Hib Bird
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Another discussion on UK-EU relations and pan-Europeanism ends in a block. I can't leave my 6 years in Ukraine and additional 8 years in Central Eastern Europe at the door, and sit there and be painted as a Brexiteer.
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More than 10 years since I tweeted this, and we're here again...
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
More than 10 years since I tweeted this, and we're here again...
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ICYMI: On Sky’s Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Zia Yusuf refused five times to back away from Nigel Farage’s position that NATO and the West were the causes of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (1/x)
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
ICYMI: On Sky’s Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Zia Yusuf refused five times to back away from Nigel Farage’s position that NATO and the West were the causes of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (1/x)
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There's a really fantastic piece to be written on the way that social media makes some people believe they are in a customer service relationship with the people they are talking to online.
I want to make something very clear to everyone: I do not work for you. You don't sign my paychecks and the expectation that I do is frankly insane. Go away.
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
There's a really fantastic piece to be written on the way that social media makes some people believe they are in a customer service relationship with the people they are talking to online.
It looks like they're serious about doing this. The thing is, Finland is almost an island anyway as regards European rail. I don't really see why there's any more rationale for them changing gauge than, say, Ireland. I don't think converting would be a key impediment to an invading Russian army.
#Finland will begin to #Russia - proof its rail network, integrate with EU train infrastructure.
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
November 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It looks like they're serious about doing this. The thing is, Finland is almost an island anyway as regards European rail. I don't really see why there's any more rationale for them changing gauge than, say, Ireland. I don't think converting would be a key impediment to an invading Russian army.
I will be overjoyed if Chomsky is cancelled
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I will be overjoyed if Chomsky is cancelled
I mean that is first level trolling, I'll give them that. The humiliation of Krasnov is just gratuitous now.
Russia flat out rejects Trump's 28-point peace plan: "Even in a reduced military and territorial form, Ukraine would remain a significant danger, requiring us to keep our forces on the western borders."
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I mean that is first level trolling, I'll give them that. The humiliation of Krasnov is just gratuitous now.
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So much for leave means leave - Tim Martin wants back in the EU to get around red tape caused by the Brexit he supported 🤦♂️
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
So much for leave means leave - Tim Martin wants back in the EU to get around red tape caused by the Brexit he supported 🤦♂️
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It is well past the time for scrapping "what the papers say" on all TV "news" programs
On all broadcasting actually. They do not even pretend to be anything but propaganda
On all broadcasting actually. They do not even pretend to be anything but propaganda
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
It is well past the time for scrapping "what the papers say" on all TV "news" programs
On all broadcasting actually. They do not even pretend to be anything but propaganda
On all broadcasting actually. They do not even pretend to be anything but propaganda
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Correct me if I'm wrong but bombing one petrol station doesn't achieve a lot
November 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Correct me if I'm wrong but bombing one petrol station doesn't achieve a lot
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Putin's ambitions to conquer Ukraine and recreate the Russian Empire pose a once-in-a-generation threat to the whole of Europe. We cannot allow Trump to reward his aggression.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Putin's ambitions to conquer Ukraine and recreate the Russian Empire pose a once-in-a-generation threat to the whole of Europe. We cannot allow Trump to reward his aggression.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
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There’s a real chance that Ukraine developments this coming week mean ‘Wednesday’s OBR numbers describe an alternative reality’.
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
There’s a real chance that Ukraine developments this coming week mean ‘Wednesday’s OBR numbers describe an alternative reality’.
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🇬🇧 The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been jailed for 10 and a half years after taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements while a member of the European parliament, - Independent
Nathan Gill, 52, was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to eight counts of bribery.
Nathan Gill, 52, was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to eight counts of bribery.
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🇬🇧 The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been jailed for 10 and a half years after taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements while a member of the European parliament, - Independent
Nathan Gill, 52, was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to eight counts of bribery.
Nathan Gill, 52, was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to eight counts of bribery.
"Go and do likewise"
-Luke 10:37
-Luke 10:37
This is worth watching most of all for the Pope getting beer and going “yeah put that in the fridge” which is just a phrase you never anticipate hearing from a Pope
I love my hometown of
CHICAGO 🧵1
I went to Catholic school but I no longer believe in organized religion...
But
I love POPE LEO
Governor JB PRITZKER visit the Vatican and gives him
Chicago Beer brewed for the
Pope
It's named DA POPE BEER
Only in Chicago 🤣
Photo next post
CHICAGO 🧵1
I went to Catholic school but I no longer believe in organized religion...
But
I love POPE LEO
Governor JB PRITZKER visit the Vatican and gives him
Chicago Beer brewed for the
Pope
It's named DA POPE BEER
Only in Chicago 🤣
Photo next post
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"Go and do likewise"
-Luke 10:37
-Luke 10:37
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Ukraine is on the brink of an historic betrayal by Trump to Putin.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ukraine is on the brink of an historic betrayal by Trump to Putin.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Whatever is in the US peace plan for Ukraine, the chief salient point, and what will remain the chief salient point, is that Russia will not keep to any agreement it signs up to.
November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Whatever is in the US peace plan for Ukraine, the chief salient point, and what will remain the chief salient point, is that Russia will not keep to any agreement it signs up to.
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises.
#LibDems 🔶
#EU 🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises.
#LibDems 🔶
#EU 🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises.
#LibDems 🔶
#EU 🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises.
#LibDems 🔶
#EU 🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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What a creepy thing to do, after a bunch of people blocked him EXPLICITLY because we didn’t like the way he quote-posts and tags loads of people into his rambling threads, he does it anyway via a sock-puppet account. Because “no, I don’t wish to engage with you” doesn’t compute for these reply-bros.
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
What a creepy thing to do, after a bunch of people blocked him EXPLICITLY because we didn’t like the way he quote-posts and tags loads of people into his rambling threads, he does it anyway via a sock-puppet account. Because “no, I don’t wish to engage with you” doesn’t compute for these reply-bros.
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Do think Austrian Railways dropped the ball when they stopped doing their traditional station signs
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Do think Austrian Railways dropped the ball when they stopped doing their traditional station signs
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We also need to protect people who are not on full time permanent contracts and, if possible, exempt them. A former colleague of mine was basically ruined financially by having to do jury service.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We also need to protect people who are not on full time permanent contracts and, if possible, exempt them. A former colleague of mine was basically ruined financially by having to do jury service.
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Yes, what about Farage?! 🇷🇺💰
*Scenes* outside the Old Bailey as Nathan Gill - Reform’s former leader in Wales and a paid Russian asset - arrives to be sentenced for bribery, with protesters throwing money at him and shouting “What about Farage”. Latest from that London / Llundain here ⬇️
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Nathan Gill sentenced for taking pro-Russian bribes
Former leader of Reform UK and UKIP in Wales, Nathan Gill, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery after he received payment in return for making statements in favour of pro-Russian media outlets in...
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Yes, what about Farage?! 🇷🇺💰
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Twelve years ago, the Revolution of Dignity began after students were beaten for protesting Yanukovych’s turn from Europe toward Russia.
🧵 1/11 ⬇️
🧵 1/11 ⬇️
November 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Twelve years ago, the Revolution of Dignity began after students were beaten for protesting Yanukovych’s turn from Europe toward Russia.
🧵 1/11 ⬇️
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