Gavin Nugent
@gavnugent.bsky.social
Politics, current affairs, comms, climate and environmentally stuff.
Perpetually tired Dad of two.
Perpetually tired Dad of two.
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"This was a cynical strategic manoeuvre to avoid losing voters to the far right, but it seems, based on polling, that all they have done is prime their own voters to join the far right"
One to watch today. Centrist parties in Ireland and Britain have tried to ape the Frederiksen model... is it coming undone?
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Centre-left tipped to lose Copenhagen for first time in electoral history
Political rivals say PM’s divisive politics have encouraged voters to ditch the Social Democrats for the far right
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November 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
"This was a cynical strategic manoeuvre to avoid losing voters to the far right, but it seems, based on polling, that all they have done is prime their own voters to join the far right"
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Make that 1,500,001
More than 1.5m file local property tax returns, according to fresh data
More than 1.5m file local property tax returns, according to fresh data
Just over 18,000 people lodged updated information with Revenue in the 12 hours from midnight on Tuesday
www.irishtimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Make that 1,500,001
I take all my financial advice from Simon Harris, Sharon Ní Bheoláin and Fintan O'Toole.
An AI-generated video ad fraudulently promoting a financial scheme features faked, though convincing, images of journalists Sharon Ní Bheoláin and Fintan O’Toole, as well as Tánaiste Simon Harris.
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Debunked: Advanced deepfake scam ad featuring Simon Harris viewed more than 184,000 times
The footage successfully clones voices, but fails to pronounce Taoiseach in fewer than four syllables.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I take all my financial advice from Simon Harris, Sharon Ní Bheoláin and Fintan O'Toole.
The main achievement of the Spoil Your Vote campaign has actually been to catapult Catherine Connolly to the highest FPV % in Irish Presidential history. If they had vote for Gavin or Humphreys, she may not have achieved this. #Áras25
October 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The main achievement of the Spoil Your Vote campaign has actually been to catapult Catherine Connolly to the highest FPV % in Irish Presidential history. If they had vote for Gavin or Humphreys, she may not have achieved this. #Áras25
People are being constantly bombarded with absolute shite online, and it has driven some people mad. The world that has been created in their heads through constant propaganda is not the real world, but they are now fixated on their conspiracy driven worldview.
The number of spoiled votes suggests that we have a huge misinformation-led mental health crisis in this country. A lot of these people are clearly very unwell and the far right have swooped in to take advantage. They’re going to spiral further until the government takes the issue seriously
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
People are being constantly bombarded with absolute shite online, and it has driven some people mad. The world that has been created in their heads through constant propaganda is not the real world, but they are now fixated on their conspiracy driven worldview.
I've seen Connolly tallying above 50% in some FG heartlands in South Dublin. She is going to be elected with the highest first preference vote in Irish Presidential history by quite a margin #Áras25
October 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I've seen Connolly tallying above 50% in some FG heartlands in South Dublin. She is going to be elected with the highest first preference vote in Irish Presidential history by quite a margin #Áras25
"Turnout appears to pick up as evening progresses"
Well, it would be worrying if turnout was going the other way
Well, it would be worrying if turnout was going the other way
Live: Connolly and Humphreys cast votes, turnout appears to pick up as evening progresses
Live: Connolly and Humphreys cast votes, turnout appears to pick up as evening progresses
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly overwhelming favourite to become Ireland’s next president
www.irishtimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"Turnout appears to pick up as evening progresses"
Well, it would be worrying if turnout was going the other way
Well, it would be worrying if turnout was going the other way
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The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324
October 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324
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🚨 RED C / Business Post poll 🚨
CONNOLLY, Catherine - 44% (+8)
HUMPHREYS, Heather - 25% (-)
GAVIN, Jim - 10% (-2)
Undecideds - 21% (-6)
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CONNOLLY, Catherine - 44% (+8)
HUMPHREYS, Heather - 25% (-)
GAVIN, Jim - 10% (-2)
Undecideds - 21% (-6)
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October 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🚨 RED C / Business Post poll 🚨
CONNOLLY, Catherine - 44% (+8)
HUMPHREYS, Heather - 25% (-)
GAVIN, Jim - 10% (-2)
Undecideds - 21% (-6)
www.businesspost.ie
CONNOLLY, Catherine - 44% (+8)
HUMPHREYS, Heather - 25% (-)
GAVIN, Jim - 10% (-2)
Undecideds - 21% (-6)
www.businesspost.ie
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Leaving politics out of this for a sec, Heather Humphreys sounds absolutely exhausted and miserable tonight. I get the impression she doesn't think she can win anymore, doesn't want to be here and just wants this election to be over. Honestly, I sympathise.
October 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Leaving politics out of this for a sec, Heather Humphreys sounds absolutely exhausted and miserable tonight. I get the impression she doesn't think she can win anymore, doesn't want to be here and just wants this election to be over. Honestly, I sympathise.
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The President will have to sign lots of pieces of legislation they disagree with. Is Connolly's work history not testement to her professionalism and suitability for the role? 🤔
The controversy over the Fine Gael video was raised with Heather Humphreys on the campaign trail in Gorey today.
'The point I am making is, how can you stand up and give out and criticise and castigate banks, and at the same time you’re working for them to repossess houses?' jrnl.ie/6849110
'The point I am making is, how can you stand up and give out and criticise and castigate banks, and at the same time you’re working for them to repossess houses?' jrnl.ie/6849110
'Fine Gael should know better': Dáil's legal eagles weigh in on party's attack on Connolly
Heather Humphreys said she ‘never tried to capitalise on somebody’s misfortune’, referring to Catherine Connolly’s work as a barrister during the economic crash.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The President will have to sign lots of pieces of legislation they disagree with. Is Connolly's work history not testement to her professionalism and suitability for the role? 🤔