Kate
@freedomtolive.bsky.social
European 🇪🇺 can’t live without dogs, books, early mornings, coffee, nature, red wine, music and DEMOCRACY 💪🏼
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This is, by some distance, the most unforgivably stupidest thing the government is doing. An easily sellable proposal, which would actually help Brits, and unlocks meaningful negotiation. Irrational and anti-growth.
NEW: Yvette Cooper rules out a youth mobility scheme between the UK and EU: "That's not the right starting point for us at all."
Brussels is demanding one as part of the government's "reset" of relations with the bloc.
Brussels is demanding one as part of the government's "reset" of relations with the bloc.
February 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
This is, by some distance, the most unforgivably stupidest thing the government is doing. An easily sellable proposal, which would actually help Brits, and unlocks meaningful negotiation. Irrational and anti-growth.
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This. All of this.
January 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This. All of this.
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What power? Musk and Cummings can rant and rave all day but they don't have any power over us that we're not giving them ourselves. Treat him like the childish 4chan internet troll he is, not like the all-powerful sinister Bond villian he wants everyone to think he is.
January 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
What power? Musk and Cummings can rant and rave all day but they don't have any power over us that we're not giving them ourselves. Treat him like the childish 4chan internet troll he is, not like the all-powerful sinister Bond villian he wants everyone to think he is.
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The article I’ve been waiting for (I even asked my optician if there was something wrong with my eyes) - Why have car headlights got so bright — and what are the dangers?
www.thetimes.com/article/86ec...
www.thetimes.com/article/86ec...
Why have car headlights got so bright — and what are the dangers?
Dazzling headlights are responsible for at least 280 collisions a year, and a trade in illegal super-bright LED upgrades is thriving
www.thetimes.com
January 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The article I’ve been waiting for (I even asked my optician if there was something wrong with my eyes) - Why have car headlights got so bright — and what are the dangers?
www.thetimes.com/article/86ec...
www.thetimes.com/article/86ec...
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A useful article by the BBC on Elon Musk and his interventions on child sexual abuse. Produced by the Verify, rather than the news arm, and currently situated fairly low down on the BBC News site... A report like this should be given prominence, considering how Musk's claims led the UK's news agenda
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to create wave of misinformation
The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A useful article by the BBC on Elon Musk and his interventions on child sexual abuse. Produced by the Verify, rather than the news arm, and currently situated fairly low down on the BBC News site... A report like this should be given prominence, considering how Musk's claims led the UK's news agenda
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WATCH- Hakeem Jeffries "Social Security is NOT an entitlement. It is an earned benefit. Americans work hard and contribute to SS and Medicare. But MAGAs want to take it away from us. We will fight this bc Americans deserve to retire with dignity.
January 4, 2025 at 1:52 AM
WATCH- Hakeem Jeffries "Social Security is NOT an entitlement. It is an earned benefit. Americans work hard and contribute to SS and Medicare. But MAGAs want to take it away from us. We will fight this bc Americans deserve to retire with dignity.
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This needs to be taken very seriously. All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations
December 18, 2024 at 7:01 AM
This needs to be taken very seriously. All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations
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‘Betraying Brexit’
Such a moronic accusation.
What does it even mean?
Having a functioning relationship with our own continent?
Not being diplomatically incontinent?
Finding ways to collaborate and improve opportunities, travel and trade?
Great.
Brexit betrayed us
Very happy to betray it right back.
Such a moronic accusation.
What does it even mean?
Having a functioning relationship with our own continent?
Not being diplomatically incontinent?
Finding ways to collaborate and improve opportunities, travel and trade?
Great.
Brexit betrayed us
Very happy to betray it right back.
December 18, 2024 at 7:30 AM
‘Betraying Brexit’
Such a moronic accusation.
What does it even mean?
Having a functioning relationship with our own continent?
Not being diplomatically incontinent?
Finding ways to collaborate and improve opportunities, travel and trade?
Great.
Brexit betrayed us
Very happy to betray it right back.
Such a moronic accusation.
What does it even mean?
Having a functioning relationship with our own continent?
Not being diplomatically incontinent?
Finding ways to collaborate and improve opportunities, travel and trade?
Great.
Brexit betrayed us
Very happy to betray it right back.
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Merry Christmas. 🎄
December 15, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Merry Christmas. 🎄
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"This is something else Nigel Farage has in common with Donald Trump, who plays to middle America before retreating to his gated community in Mar-a-Lago, where memberships start at $1m.
"Farage and Trump are happy to be the voice of the people, provided they don’t actually have to mix with them."
"Farage and Trump are happy to be the voice of the people, provided they don’t actually have to mix with them."
Meet Nigel Farage’s new moneyman
Nick Candy, the billionaire property developer, is now in charge of Reform’s finances. Now people will see Farage’s “man of the people” act for what it is – a sham
www.theneweuropean.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 12:03 PM
"This is something else Nigel Farage has in common with Donald Trump, who plays to middle America before retreating to his gated community in Mar-a-Lago, where memberships start at $1m.
"Farage and Trump are happy to be the voice of the people, provided they don’t actually have to mix with them."
"Farage and Trump are happy to be the voice of the people, provided they don’t actually have to mix with them."
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From Italy: "The lesson is clear. In a globalized world, isolation leads to irrelevance. The UK's separation from the EU deprives it of collective strength. America's increasing focus on its own interests highlights the vulnerability of a single nation attempting to navigate global challenges alone"
The UK now realizes Brexit was a mistake - ItaliaOggi.it
Europe has reason to be concerned about the effects of Donald Trump's announced protectionist policies on its production systems. However, the harshest blow may land on the United Kingdom, which left ...
www.italiaoggi.it
November 26, 2024 at 12:46 PM
From Italy: "The lesson is clear. In a globalized world, isolation leads to irrelevance. The UK's separation from the EU deprives it of collective strength. America's increasing focus on its own interests highlights the vulnerability of a single nation attempting to navigate global challenges alone"
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Thank you to @hermangrech.bsky.social & the Times of Malta for re-publishing my talk on the threats to freedom of the press & for Malta's leadership in understanding where this leads. The brutal murder of the brilliant investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia is a warning to the world.
"This is the kind of propaganda machine that Joseph Goebbels couldn’t even dream of." - fantastic keynote by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social about the real threat to #media, #democracy and common decency.
There is a new kind of darkness facing the world
Award-winning writer's stark warning: a propaganda machine has been created that Goebbels couldn’t even dream of
timesofmalta.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Thank you to @hermangrech.bsky.social & the Times of Malta for re-publishing my talk on the threats to freedom of the press & for Malta's leadership in understanding where this leads. The brutal murder of the brilliant investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia is a warning to the world.
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World beating UK, energy prices nearly double anywhere else.
Also the UK, every energy firm making 4-10x profits.
I wonder if they are related?
Also the UK, every energy firm making 4-10x profits.
I wonder if they are related?
November 22, 2024 at 9:18 AM
World beating UK, energy prices nearly double anywhere else.
Also the UK, every energy firm making 4-10x profits.
I wonder if they are related?
Also the UK, every energy firm making 4-10x profits.
I wonder if they are related?
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I’m not going to leave X just yet - I hate that sense of being driven away from a place I used to love. But after one day on here, I already know how much prefer it.
So if you see this and would be kind enough to share it to let people find me, that would be hugely appreciated. Thank you.
So if you see this and would be kind enough to share it to let people find me, that would be hugely appreciated. Thank you.
November 15, 2024 at 7:21 PM
I’m not going to leave X just yet - I hate that sense of being driven away from a place I used to love. But after one day on here, I already know how much prefer it.
So if you see this and would be kind enough to share it to let people find me, that would be hugely appreciated. Thank you.
So if you see this and would be kind enough to share it to let people find me, that would be hugely appreciated. Thank you.
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If you're new to RFK Jr studies, you may know about the vaccine & fluoride denial, but not that he's another pro-Kremlin voice in the incoming Trump administration. In business, I believe this is called a takeover.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Trump announces RFK Jr as his pick to lead US health department
A scion of Democratic dynasty, RFK Jr is known for embrace of anti-vaccine beliefs and other conspiracy theories
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:55 AM
If you're new to RFK Jr studies, you may know about the vaccine & fluoride denial, but not that he's another pro-Kremlin voice in the incoming Trump administration. In business, I believe this is called a takeover.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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BlueSky is filling a void that 35+ up been looking for. Social media should be a cool distraction. Not stressful and annoying. Folks wanna laugh and have healthy banter and wit and sarcasm. A feeling of community. Not all these bots and ads and weird ass algorithms and engagement farming
November 15, 2024 at 3:51 AM
BlueSky is filling a void that 35+ up been looking for. Social media should be a cool distraction. Not stressful and annoying. Folks wanna laugh and have healthy banter and wit and sarcasm. A feeling of community. Not all these bots and ads and weird ass algorithms and engagement farming
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Starter pack for those working on misinfo, disinfo, information integrity, digital authoritarianism, propaganda etc. Definitely a work in progress, reply if you want to be added! go.bsky.app/V4Po9wB
November 15, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Starter pack for those working on misinfo, disinfo, information integrity, digital authoritarianism, propaganda etc. Definitely a work in progress, reply if you want to be added! go.bsky.app/V4Po9wB
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Users are fleeing Twitter/X to rivals run by people who haven’t lost their minds
futurism.com/the-byte/twi...
futurism.com/the-byte/twi...
Twitter Is Getting Absolutely Destroyed as Users Flee to Rivals Run by People Who Haven't Lost Their Minds
Millions of users are flocking to Twitter alternatives Threads and Bluesky as the Elon Musk-owned platform devolves into a hellhole.
futurism.com
November 15, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Users are fleeing Twitter/X to rivals run by people who haven’t lost their minds
futurism.com/the-byte/twi...
futurism.com/the-byte/twi...
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I know THIS is what you are all waiting for!
The Rejoin EU groups starter pack... complete with all the "For Europe" local/regional groups already on here.
This list will grow. So save it, nurture it, keep sharing it, and keep coming back to it. 💙
go.bsky.app/7XBtZBu
The Rejoin EU groups starter pack... complete with all the "For Europe" local/regional groups already on here.
This list will grow. So save it, nurture it, keep sharing it, and keep coming back to it. 💙
go.bsky.app/7XBtZBu
#RejoinEU groups
Join the conversation
go.bsky.app
November 14, 2024 at 9:39 PM
I know THIS is what you are all waiting for!
The Rejoin EU groups starter pack... complete with all the "For Europe" local/regional groups already on here.
This list will grow. So save it, nurture it, keep sharing it, and keep coming back to it. 💙
go.bsky.app/7XBtZBu
The Rejoin EU groups starter pack... complete with all the "For Europe" local/regional groups already on here.
This list will grow. So save it, nurture it, keep sharing it, and keep coming back to it. 💙
go.bsky.app/7XBtZBu
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I'd encourage Conservatives not to hitch their wagon to this particular star, before any indication of how it works when in power. The Johnson/Cummings vibes are pretty strong in the Trump/Musk bromance. It may fall apart spectacularly, disastrously, hilariously, and soon. ~AA
November 14, 2024 at 1:44 PM
I'd encourage Conservatives not to hitch their wagon to this particular star, before any indication of how it works when in power. The Johnson/Cummings vibes are pretty strong in the Trump/Musk bromance. It may fall apart spectacularly, disastrously, hilariously, and soon. ~AA
My little dude - hi Bluesky!
November 12, 2024 at 5:06 AM
My little dude - hi Bluesky!
Hello everyone. After reading this I have felt scared and also
Emboldened to join the fight for our democracy. I’ve left X and this is my first outing onto Bluesky. It already feels like hope 🩷 #democracy 💪🏼
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Emboldened to join the fight for our democracy. I’ve left X and this is my first outing onto Bluesky. It already feels like hope 🩷 #democracy 💪🏼
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
The First Great Disruption 2016-2024
...is now over. What's coming next is so much worse
open.substack.com
November 12, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Hello everyone. After reading this I have felt scared and also
Emboldened to join the fight for our democracy. I’ve left X and this is my first outing onto Bluesky. It already feels like hope 🩷 #democracy 💪🏼
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Emboldened to join the fight for our democracy. I’ve left X and this is my first outing onto Bluesky. It already feels like hope 🩷 #democracy 💪🏼
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...