@johnlynsted.bsky.social
Liberal-minded anti-brexiteer. Politics, finance, people and not in that order! Opinions painfully my own. Subject to change depending upon evidence - principles rather more fixed. Hopefully aging disgracefully.🔶🇪🇺🏴🇬🇧
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The fact that Farage says Reeve should face a sleeze inquiry is proof that irony is not dead.
December 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The fact that Farage says Reeve should face a sleeze inquiry is proof that irony is not dead.
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The chancellor should definitely have consulted this bloke about the correct description of the title and his personal belief it should mean something else. What is the country coming to?
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The chancellor should definitely have consulted this bloke about the correct description of the title and his personal belief it should mean something else. What is the country coming to?
As one prepares to leave Helsinki with a heavy heart, two things come to mind. First, it's gloggi time. Second, thinking of the cruel and unusual punishment I'd inflict upon Brexit leaders. As that's illegal, maybe a convo with OBR about productivity effect of waiting in passport queues for an hour.
December 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
As one prepares to leave Helsinki with a heavy heart, two things come to mind. First, it's gloggi time. Second, thinking of the cruel and unusual punishment I'd inflict upon Brexit leaders. As that's illegal, maybe a convo with OBR about productivity effect of waiting in passport queues for an hour.
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In 1968 Finland banned for profit education, the few private schools that exist in Finland have to reinvest any profit they make or pay it back to parents.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
In 1968 Finland banned for profit education, the few private schools that exist in Finland have to reinvest any profit they make or pay it back to parents.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
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David Miles (of the OBR) at the Treasury Select Committee: Reeves’ speech was not inconsistent with the OBR’s assessment.
December 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
David Miles (of the OBR) at the Treasury Select Committee: Reeves’ speech was not inconsistent with the OBR’s assessment.
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Putting up a mugshot as a portrait is a nice touch though.
December 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Putting up a mugshot as a portrait is a nice touch though.
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Sleaze probe? A sleaze probe I’m more interested in is the one that resulted in Nathan Gill, former colleague of Farage and ex-leader of Reform in Wales, being chucked in the slammer for a decade after accepting bribes linked to pro-Russian influence campaigns.
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Sleaze probe? A sleaze probe I’m more interested in is the one that resulted in Nathan Gill, former colleague of Farage and ex-leader of Reform in Wales, being chucked in the slammer for a decade after accepting bribes linked to pro-Russian influence campaigns.
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What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
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People sharing on social media made the petition impossible to ignore. Through shares and reposts, the call for an inquiry into Russian influence became a national demand.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Russian influence petition surges past 100,000 signatures
A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
People sharing on social media made the petition impossible to ignore. Through shares and reposts, the call for an inquiry into Russian influence became a national demand.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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Not the Brexit deal. Brexit.
A truly terrible idea pushed through with prejudice and lies. A recipe for disaster. And that’s exactly what it’s delivered. Damage in every sphere of our national lives.
A truly terrible idea pushed through with prejudice and lies. A recipe for disaster. And that’s exactly what it’s delivered. Damage in every sphere of our national lives.
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Not the Brexit deal. Brexit.
A truly terrible idea pushed through with prejudice and lies. A recipe for disaster. And that’s exactly what it’s delivered. Damage in every sphere of our national lives.
A truly terrible idea pushed through with prejudice and lies. A recipe for disaster. And that’s exactly what it’s delivered. Damage in every sphere of our national lives.
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The last people to finally admit that Brexit was an unmitigated disaster, will be those with the power to do something about it.
Take your time, Starmer and Co, it's only peoples futures at stake.
Take your time, Starmer and Co, it's only peoples futures at stake.
November 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The last people to finally admit that Brexit was an unmitigated disaster, will be those with the power to do something about it.
Take your time, Starmer and Co, it's only peoples futures at stake.
Take your time, Starmer and Co, it's only peoples futures at stake.
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The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
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Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
Likewise...
Like all too many children in the UK today, I grew up poor. I am no longer poor, and I am delighted to pay higher taxes to reduce - or ideally eliminate - child poverty. 1/3
November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Likewise...
Signed and it's now above 60k!
Yes, I know... yet another petition 🫣
But it's absolutely right that there should be a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮!!!
So please sign, share, and get the numbers to 100,000... and beyond‼️
Not forgetting that #𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗜𝘀𝗔𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲
But it's absolutely right that there should be a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮!!!
So please sign, share, and get the numbers to 100,000... and beyond‼️
Not forgetting that #𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗜𝘀𝗔𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲
🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Signed and it's now above 60k!
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The BBC belongs to the public, not political fixers.
If trust is to be restored, Robbie Gibb must go now.
If trust is to be restored, Robbie Gibb must go now.
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The BBC belongs to the public, not political fixers.
If trust is to be restored, Robbie Gibb must go now.
If trust is to be restored, Robbie Gibb must go now.
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Fascist Reform leader Richard Tice would get REALLY upset if you shared this widely on all forms of social media so lots of people can keep it and bring it out before the next election to show that he is as big a liar as Keir Starmer.
So please don't, he would be *very* upset.
So please don't, he would be *very* upset.
November 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Fascist Reform leader Richard Tice would get REALLY upset if you shared this widely on all forms of social media so lots of people can keep it and bring it out before the next election to show that he is as big a liar as Keir Starmer.
So please don't, he would be *very* upset.
So please don't, he would be *very* upset.
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Can I just say?
He can get to all fuck & then keep on going.
He can get to all fuck & then keep on going.
November 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Can I just say?
He can get to all fuck & then keep on going.
He can get to all fuck & then keep on going.
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Reminder.
November 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Reminder.
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Kirkjufell, Grundarfjöfður Iceland.
Small and Large!
#BlueSkyArtShow #Small #Iceland #EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #Nature #Photography
Small and Large!
#BlueSkyArtShow #Small #Iceland #EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #Nature #Photography
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Kirkjufell, Grundarfjöfður Iceland.
Small and Large!
#BlueSkyArtShow #Small #Iceland #EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #Nature #Photography
Small and Large!
#BlueSkyArtShow #Small #Iceland #EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #Nature #Photography
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
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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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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
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Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
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Who will be next? There will be some "friends" of Russia sweating today. BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes - BBC News
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes - BBC News
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Who will be next? There will be some "friends" of Russia sweating today. BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes - BBC News
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes - BBC News