Frank Bowles
@fbowles.bsky.social
Permanently on holiday. Liberal 🔸. Likes intelligent good humoured debate. Politics (particularly Scottish), travel, photography, single malts
Student der modernen Sprachen. “Jet setting” - Clydebank Post (http://bit.ly/3HwD4U4)
Not an -ist.
Student der modernen Sprachen. “Jet setting” - Clydebank Post (http://bit.ly/3HwD4U4)
Not an -ist.
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Horrors of Trump detention centre: Lisburn man tells his story after arrest for 'looking like a Mexican'
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
September 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Horrors of Trump detention centre: Lisburn man tells his story after arrest for 'looking like a Mexican'
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
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It's unacceptable that Gazans are having to choose between starving or risking their lives going to aid posts where they could be fired upon.
Netanyahu must fully reopen the supply routes for food and aid, and our Government must be far tougher in demanding it.
Netanyahu must fully reopen the supply routes for food and aid, and our Government must be far tougher in demanding it.
July 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It's unacceptable that Gazans are having to choose between starving or risking their lives going to aid posts where they could be fired upon.
Netanyahu must fully reopen the supply routes for food and aid, and our Government must be far tougher in demanding it.
Netanyahu must fully reopen the supply routes for food and aid, and our Government must be far tougher in demanding it.
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The worst element of what happened this week isn't even about immigration specifically. It's that Starmer surrendered against populism.
May 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The worst element of what happened this week isn't even about immigration specifically. It's that Starmer surrendered against populism.
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Reform have 5 MPs. In the past three days I have seen their representatives on TV or heard them on the radio 7 times. Ed Davey (72 MPs) or other Lib Dems - zero times. Confused.
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May 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Reform have 5 MPs. In the past three days I have seen their representatives on TV or heard them on the radio 7 times. Ed Davey (72 MPs) or other Lib Dems - zero times. Confused.
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The US just voted alongside Russia, Belarus and North Korea against a UN resolution to support Ukraine.
This is a wake-up call for all those cheerleading Trump in our country.
This is a wake-up call for all those cheerleading Trump in our country.
February 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The US just voted alongside Russia, Belarus and North Korea against a UN resolution to support Ukraine.
This is a wake-up call for all those cheerleading Trump in our country.
This is a wake-up call for all those cheerleading Trump in our country.
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"optimism has drained as Starmer appears either committed to this hardest of Brexits or too worried about the next election to risk losing the votes of red wall Brexiters.
But really he has nothing to lose."
But really he has nothing to lose."
Be brave on Europe, Keir Starmer
On the 5th anniversary of the UK's departure from the EU here's a plea for a re-think
sussexbylines.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
"optimism has drained as Starmer appears either committed to this hardest of Brexits or too worried about the next election to risk losing the votes of red wall Brexiters.
But really he has nothing to lose."
But really he has nothing to lose."
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When will Govt learn you can’t out-Reform Reform - you end up simply legitimising their toxic narrative. To see off populists, Labour needs to invest in public services & local communities, making a real difference to people’s lives - levy a wealth tax & use it to improve people’s lives *now*
Group of Labour MPs urge No 10 to be tougher on migration to fend off Reform
Exclusive: Pressure group set up by MPs from seats where Reform came second amid concern about party’s rise
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
When will Govt learn you can’t out-Reform Reform - you end up simply legitimising their toxic narrative. To see off populists, Labour needs to invest in public services & local communities, making a real difference to people’s lives - levy a wealth tax & use it to improve people’s lives *now*
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Trump has clearly not spoken to a single Palestinian about this plan. Gaza is our land. Palestine is our home. Peace cannot come at the cost of our country.
I urge the UK and the whole international community to resist him.
Recognise Palestine now, before it's too late.
I urge the UK and the whole international community to resist him.
Recognise Palestine now, before it's too late.
February 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Trump has clearly not spoken to a single Palestinian about this plan. Gaza is our land. Palestine is our home. Peace cannot come at the cost of our country.
I urge the UK and the whole international community to resist him.
Recognise Palestine now, before it's too late.
I urge the UK and the whole international community to resist him.
Recognise Palestine now, before it's too late.
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This is officially one of the most idiotic things Labour could do. Playing to Reform emboldens Reform. You can't out anti-immigration them. Labour has both the majority and time to implement policies which actually benefit people, and put the case for immigration.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Group of Labour MPs urge No 10 to be tougher on migration to fend off threat from Reform
Exclusive: Pressure group of MPs from constituencies where Reform came second at last election call for Labour to ‘shout louder’ about action on immigration
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This is officially one of the most idiotic things Labour could do. Playing to Reform emboldens Reform. You can't out anti-immigration them. Labour has both the majority and time to implement policies which actually benefit people, and put the case for immigration.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Just take a moment to imagine the reaction to Barack Obama pardoning 1,500 black people, involved in a riot, which led to five police officers dying, calling them "heroes" & "hostages".
January 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Just take a moment to imagine the reaction to Barack Obama pardoning 1,500 black people, involved in a riot, which led to five police officers dying, calling them "heroes" & "hostages".
Superb essay on where the liberal left has gone wrong in America…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/opinion/piketty-sandel-liberals-open-borders.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU4.UhKx.0eiqGexbpXk1&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/opinion/piketty-sandel-liberals-open-borders.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU4.UhKx.0eiqGexbpXk1&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
January 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Superb essay on where the liberal left has gone wrong in America…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/opinion/piketty-sandel-liberals-open-borders.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU4.UhKx.0eiqGexbpXk1&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/opinion/piketty-sandel-liberals-open-borders.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU4.UhKx.0eiqGexbpXk1&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
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Badenoch’s pensions triple lock remarks..
Daisy Cooper:“bungling Badenoch” had come up with a policy of slashing the state pension.
The Lib Dems are proud we introduced the triple lock and will fight tooth and nail against attempts to weaken it.”
#LibDems
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Daisy Cooper:“bungling Badenoch” had come up with a policy of slashing the state pension.
The Lib Dems are proud we introduced the triple lock and will fight tooth and nail against attempts to weaken it.”
#LibDems
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Badenoch’s pensions triple lock remarks prompt alarm among Tory colleagues
Leader urged to clarify suggestion lock could be means-tested amid fears party will lose support among older voters
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Badenoch’s pensions triple lock remarks..
Daisy Cooper:“bungling Badenoch” had come up with a policy of slashing the state pension.
The Lib Dems are proud we introduced the triple lock and will fight tooth and nail against attempts to weaken it.”
#LibDems
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Daisy Cooper:“bungling Badenoch” had come up with a policy of slashing the state pension.
The Lib Dems are proud we introduced the triple lock and will fight tooth and nail against attempts to weaken it.”
#LibDems
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This company likes to portray itself as akin to numerous small local brewers. It is, in fact, a giant corporation backed by a US private equity firm.
James Watt Brewdog's CEO is worth £262,000,000 he is refusing to raise the wage of his staff in London by the £1 an hour to keep them at the National Living Wage.
Brewdog is apparently a 'nice' company, but wage freezes don't seem very nice.
Do they?
Brewdog is apparently a 'nice' company, but wage freezes don't seem very nice.
Do they?
January 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This company likes to portray itself as akin to numerous small local brewers. It is, in fact, a giant corporation backed by a US private equity firm.
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A Real Pain is superb in every possible way. Not a moment wasted. That is all
January 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A Real Pain is superb in every possible way. Not a moment wasted. That is all
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Excellent news. 👇
NEW: Over 60 German & Austrian universities have announced today they are quitting X/Twitter.
The backlash against Musk is growing after he endorsed Germany’s Far Right.
Germany’s Feberal Court of Justice has also quit the platform, as well as top German football clubs & labour unions.
The backlash against Musk is growing after he endorsed Germany’s Far Right.
Germany’s Feberal Court of Justice has also quit the platform, as well as top German football clubs & labour unions.
Dozens Of German Universities Turn Back On X Accounts
Dozens of German universities said on Friday they would no longer use social network X -- owned by the world's richest man, Elon Musk -- citing ethical concerns.
www.barrons.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Excellent news. 👇
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This is an astonishingly ill-informed and amoral assessment for the political editor of the BBC to have reached, about someone spreading extremist conspiracy theories and using them to whip up hatred against elected politicians. I'd say I'm surprised, but sadly I'm not.
Staggeringly generous summary by Chris Mason just now: "Elon Musk no doubt has transformed the volume of this conversation, ensuring that the government was confronted with a reality it couldn't sidestep".
January 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This is an astonishingly ill-informed and amoral assessment for the political editor of the BBC to have reached, about someone spreading extremist conspiracy theories and using them to whip up hatred against elected politicians. I'd say I'm surprised, but sadly I'm not.
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This remains, and I say this advisedly, one of the best exchanges I have ever seen on social media
December 27, 2024 at 8:27 PM
This remains, and I say this advisedly, one of the best exchanges I have ever seen on social media
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December 27, 2024 at 3:45 AM
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😂
December 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM
😂
Christmas just got even merrier…
Wordle 1,285 2/6*
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December 25, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Christmas just got even merrier…
Wordle 1,285 2/6*
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Wordle 1,285 2/6*
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JOB INTERVIEWER: What’s your biggest weakness?
ME: I’d say my greatest strength is listening.
ME: I’d say my greatest strength is listening.
December 22, 2024 at 8:59 AM
JOB INTERVIEWER: What’s your biggest weakness?
ME: I’d say my greatest strength is listening.
ME: I’d say my greatest strength is listening.
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Net leader ratings in tonight's @opiniumresearch.bsky.social poll:
Davey +3
Farage -9
Badenoch -12
Starmer -32
Davey +3
Farage -9
Badenoch -12
Starmer -32
December 21, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Net leader ratings in tonight's @opiniumresearch.bsky.social poll:
Davey +3
Farage -9
Badenoch -12
Starmer -32
Davey +3
Farage -9
Badenoch -12
Starmer -32
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“We may need to row back on some of our spending commitments”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
December 20, 2024 at 8:03 PM
“We may need to row back on some of our spending commitments”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.