🔸Ed O’Driscoll🔸
@edodris.bsky.social
LibDem County and Town Councillor for Ross-on-Wye East by day … Lead singer with The Forfeits by night!
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Why not a million percent? Maybe a billion? I hear they’re all the rage now.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Trump threatens China with extra 50% tariffs if country fails to withdraw 34% retaliatory levies – US politics live
US president escalates trade war with China, saying all negotiations will be terminated and additional levies will take effect on Wednesday
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Why not a million percent? Maybe a billion? I hear they’re all the rage now.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Just received an email from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social informing me the #NPO application timeline is being pushed back by another 12 months. Mixed feelings …
March 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Just received an email from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social informing me the #NPO application timeline is being pushed back by another 12 months. Mixed feelings …
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Intrigued to see that House of Ghosts which I toured with playing Inspector Morse in 2010 is touring again this year. One of my favourite jobs ever.
There was another stage tour in 2015 too with my friend Nigel Fairs playing Morse.
So it’s odd they’re advertising it as the First Ever stage version!!
There was another stage tour in 2015 too with my friend Nigel Fairs playing Morse.
So it’s odd they’re advertising it as the First Ever stage version!!
February 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Intrigued to see that House of Ghosts which I toured with playing Inspector Morse in 2010 is touring again this year. One of my favourite jobs ever.
There was another stage tour in 2015 too with my friend Nigel Fairs playing Morse.
So it’s odd they’re advertising it as the First Ever stage version!!
There was another stage tour in 2015 too with my friend Nigel Fairs playing Morse.
So it’s odd they’re advertising it as the First Ever stage version!!
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Insane. Unprecedented. Dangerous.
February 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Insane. Unprecedented. Dangerous.
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Wow
Semafor: Rubio will appoint Darren Beattie, a speechwriter in Trump’s first term, acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, two people briefed on the plans said…Beattie was fired from the WH in 2018 after attending a conference with white nationalists.
www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
MAGA intellectual Darren Beattie will fill key State Department role
A figure from the first Trump administration takes a role in Marco Rubio’s State Department.
www.semafor.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Wow
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The North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Vladimir Putin’s military have shown ferocious commitment, brutality – and a determination to kill themselves rather than face capture, The Independent has been told.
The extraordinary lengths North Korean soldiers will go to avoid capture in Ukraine
The North Korean troops fighting for Russia are highly trained and will stop at nothing to avoid surrender, Ukrainian sources tell Sam Kiley, The Independent’s World Affairs Editor, in Sumy
www.independent.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Vladimir Putin’s military have shown ferocious commitment, brutality – and a determination to kill themselves rather than face capture, The Independent has been told.
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BREAKING: In sermon to Trump at inaugural prayer service, Episcopal Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights —> religionnews.com/2025/01/21/i...
In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral Tuesday morning featured a number of interfaith leaders, including the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop...
religionnews.com
January 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
BREAKING: In sermon to Trump at inaugural prayer service, Episcopal Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights —> religionnews.com/2025/01/21/i...
Tomorrow #Trump returns to the Oval Office. This poem resonates deeply right now. #inauguration #Yeats
January 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Tomorrow #Trump returns to the Oval Office. This poem resonates deeply right now. #inauguration #Yeats
M=Metaphor … devastating and so sad.
January 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
M=Metaphor … devastating and so sad.
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I mean, that's outstanding.
January 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I mean, that's outstanding.
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It is completely unacceptable for a senior official in the incoming Trump administration to threaten to overthrow the result of our democratic elections.
The place to resolve disagreements with our government is in our country, in our Parliament.
The place to resolve disagreements with our government is in our country, in our Parliament.
Our Democracy Is Not for Sale
It is completely unacceptable for a senior official in the incoming Trump administration to threaten to overthrow the result of our democratic elections.The ...
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January 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
It is completely unacceptable for a senior official in the incoming Trump administration to threaten to overthrow the result of our democratic elections.
The place to resolve disagreements with our government is in our country, in our Parliament.
The place to resolve disagreements with our government is in our country, in our Parliament.
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January 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
#Devolution dyspepsia! My festive thoughts on Labour’s white paper and its likely impact on #Herefordshire substack.com/@edodriscoll...
Ed O’Driscoll on Substack
🎄 A Festive Feast with a Side of Devolution 🎄
While many of us have been indulging in the usual festive fare, local Councillors have also been digesting something a little harder to swallow—the devol...
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December 29, 2024 at 11:21 AM
#Devolution dyspepsia! My festive thoughts on Labour’s white paper and its likely impact on #Herefordshire substack.com/@edodriscoll...
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🔶 New Episode - By-elections 101 🔶
From parliamentary to parish, by-elections are a key campaigning opportunity for the Lib Dems.
John, Mary, Neil and Shaff discuss what to do, how to do it and some of the mistakes you should avoid.
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🔶 New Episode - By-elections 101 🔶
From parliamentary to parish, by-elections are a key campaigning opportunity for the Lib Dems.
John, Mary, Neil and Shaff discuss what to do, how to do it and some of the mistakes you should avoid.
youtu.be/VfazKM-oJf0?...
By-elections 101 (Episode 266)
YouTube video by Lib Dem Podcast
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December 8, 2024 at 1:41 PM
We are on BlueSky!!!
🔶 New Episode - By-elections 101 🔶
From parliamentary to parish, by-elections are a key campaigning opportunity for the Lib Dems.
John, Mary, Neil and Shaff discuss what to do, how to do it and some of the mistakes you should avoid.
youtu.be/VfazKM-oJf0?...
🔶 New Episode - By-elections 101 🔶
From parliamentary to parish, by-elections are a key campaigning opportunity for the Lib Dems.
John, Mary, Neil and Shaff discuss what to do, how to do it and some of the mistakes you should avoid.
youtu.be/VfazKM-oJf0?...
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Tbilisi tonight: marvellous.
The pulsing heart of Europe.
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📷 ezzgaber
The pulsing heart of Europe.
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December 8, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Tbilisi tonight: marvellous.
The pulsing heart of Europe.
🇬🇪 🇪🇺
📷 ezzgaber
The pulsing heart of Europe.
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📷 ezzgaber
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A motion in favour of proportional representation was just carried by 138 votes to 136 in the HoC. The motion was tabled by Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney.
December 3, 2024 at 3:20 PM
A motion in favour of proportional representation was just carried by 138 votes to 136 in the HoC. The motion was tabled by Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney.
Spent the afternoon as a volunteer steward at the #Ross-on-Wye #Christmas Fayre. Great to see traditional festive #dinosaurs in attendance! 😂 Massive hit with all the kids!
December 1, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Spent the afternoon as a volunteer steward at the #Ross-on-Wye #Christmas Fayre. Great to see traditional festive #dinosaurs in attendance! 😂 Massive hit with all the kids!
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Powerful words from Dr Peter Prinsley prior to the #AssistedDying vote yesterday: “We are shortening death, not life for our patients. This is not life or death.This is death or death.”
I believe the right decision was made after an excellent and considered debate.
I believe the right decision was made after an excellent and considered debate.
November 30, 2024 at 5:07 AM
Powerful words from Dr Peter Prinsley prior to the #AssistedDying vote yesterday: “We are shortening death, not life for our patients. This is not life or death.This is death or death.”
I believe the right decision was made after an excellent and considered debate.
I believe the right decision was made after an excellent and considered debate.
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With Haigh's departure from the cabinet, for the first time in our political history, the cabinet is 100% state educated. Quite the moment.
November 29, 2024 at 4:36 PM
With Haigh's departure from the cabinet, for the first time in our political history, the cabinet is 100% state educated. Quite the moment.
A Chinese ship with a #Russian captain suspected of dragging its anchor over 100 miles to damage critical undersea cables is currently sitting off the coast of #Denmark surrounded by #NATO ships. In other news there was a telecommunications #outage in Denmark yesterday … shorturl.at/t3znc
Sweden seeks clarity from China about suspected sabotage of undersea cables | Sweden | The Guardian
PM says Beijing has been asked to cooperate after Yi Peng 3 vessel was seen in area where cables were severed
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November 29, 2024 at 3:57 AM
A Chinese ship with a #Russian captain suspected of dragging its anchor over 100 miles to damage critical undersea cables is currently sitting off the coast of #Denmark surrounded by #NATO ships. In other news there was a telecommunications #outage in Denmark yesterday … shorturl.at/t3znc
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Here it is. Your new favourite Christmas classic.
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...
Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir - Love is Enough (feat. Ed Davey)
YouTube video by Liberal Democrats
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November 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Here it is. Your new favourite Christmas classic.
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...