Jon Kingsbury
@jonathankingsbury.bsky.social
Anglo-Saxon, raised in a Brythonic land - Cymru am Byth. Married to a Breton. #Enlightenment
Have a Batcave which gets a council tax rebate. Turning into that bloke from Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Have a Batcave which gets a council tax rebate. Turning into that bloke from Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
Oh, @mrjamesob.bsky.social
"These estimates suggest that by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time."
The Economic Impact of Brexit www.nber.org/papers/w34459
"These estimates suggest that by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time."
The Economic Impact of Brexit www.nber.org/papers/w34459
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...
www.nber.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Oh, @mrjamesob.bsky.social
"These estimates suggest that by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time."
The Economic Impact of Brexit www.nber.org/papers/w34459
"These estimates suggest that by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time."
The Economic Impact of Brexit www.nber.org/papers/w34459
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I really can't recommend 'Who Goes Nazi?' by Dorothy Thompson highly enough. Published in 1941 & as relevant now as it was then.
President Trump defended Tucker Carlson on Sunday for his sympathetic interview with the white nationalist and racist antisemite Nick Fuentes, breaking a weekslong silence on an episode that had ignited bitter infighting among conservatives.
Trump Defends Tucker Carlson After Nick Fuentes Interview
President Trump defended Mr. Carlson’s friendly interview with an openly antisemitic white supremacist that prompted denunciations from some on the right.
nyti.ms
November 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I really can't recommend 'Who Goes Nazi?' by Dorothy Thompson highly enough. Published in 1941 & as relevant now as it was then.
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Farage, Boris Johnson & Rees-Mogg apparently plotting assaults on UK democracy with Bannon, who was reporting back to Epstein. Nothing to see here, newspaper folk…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship
New documents show the pair discussing travel arrangements and UK politics in messages from 2018.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Farage, Boris Johnson & Rees-Mogg apparently plotting assaults on UK democracy with Bannon, who was reporting back to Epstein. Nothing to see here, newspaper folk…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
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“Weaponising Migration”: How Russia’s War in Syria Fed the Brexit Propaganda Loop
Farage said Putin's handling of Syria was 'brilliant'. Leave EU campaign went on to weaponise the refugee wave that followed and defend Russia
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
Farage said Putin's handling of Syria was 'brilliant'. Leave EU campaign went on to weaponise the refugee wave that followed and defend Russia
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
“Weaponising Migration”: How Russia’s War in Syria Fed the Brexit Propaganda Loop
Farage said Putin's handling of Syria was 'brilliant' - and his Leave EU campaing went on to weaponise the refugee wave that followed the indiscriminate barrel bombing of civilians and defend Russia
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“Weaponising Migration”: How Russia’s War in Syria Fed the Brexit Propaganda Loop
Farage said Putin's handling of Syria was 'brilliant'. Leave EU campaign went on to weaponise the refugee wave that followed and defend Russia
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
Farage said Putin's handling of Syria was 'brilliant'. Leave EU campaign went on to weaponise the refugee wave that followed and defend Russia
open.substack.com/pub/pdjukes/...
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The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
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Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
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A big win for people more outraged by a silly edit at the BBC than by a man impeached by Congress for literally inciting an insurrection being back in the White House. Pathetic.
🔴 Breaking I Davie faced mounting criticism that a Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by Donald Trump
➡️ Read more: trib.al/I0iw7aP
➡️ Read more: trib.al/I0iw7aP
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A big win for people more outraged by a silly edit at the BBC than by a man impeached by Congress for literally inciting an insurrection being back in the White House. Pathetic.
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
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Human trafficking.
Rupert Lowe makes more money from using Elon Musk’s website than any other MP.
There is money to be made from mass deportations and talking about mass deportations.
Rupert Lowe makes more money from using Elon Musk’s website than any other MP.
There is money to be made from mass deportations and talking about mass deportations.
November 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Human trafficking.
Rupert Lowe makes more money from using Elon Musk’s website than any other MP.
There is money to be made from mass deportations and talking about mass deportations.
Rupert Lowe makes more money from using Elon Musk’s website than any other MP.
There is money to be made from mass deportations and talking about mass deportations.
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Lowe doesn't need the money but the 'thrill' of engagment can be just as corrupting as the love of cash & if engagement/cash increase according to the extremity of the opinions expressed then you need integrity to resist the temptation to become ever more offensive. This is what Musk has engineered.
Human trafficking.
Rupert Lowe makes more money from using Elon Musk’s website than any other MP.
There is money to be made from mass deportations and talking about mass deportations.
Rupert Lowe makes more money from using Elon Musk’s website than any other MP.
There is money to be made from mass deportations and talking about mass deportations.
November 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Lowe doesn't need the money but the 'thrill' of engagment can be just as corrupting as the love of cash & if engagement/cash increase according to the extremity of the opinions expressed then you need integrity to resist the temptation to become ever more offensive. This is what Musk has engineered.
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Is there a prominent Brexiter left who hasn’t torn off their mask to reveal the rancid racism beneath? Boris Johnson’s chief fluffer accusing anyone else of being over-promoted is peak process. The bitterness of insanely privileged men with empty souls knows no bounds.
For anyone still tempted to take Dominic Cummings at all seriously, he's now an advocate of Donald Trump-style open racism.
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Is there a prominent Brexiter left who hasn’t torn off their mask to reveal the rancid racism beneath? Boris Johnson’s chief fluffer accusing anyone else of being over-promoted is peak process. The bitterness of insanely privileged men with empty souls knows no bounds.
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A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
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If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
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Trump Defends Demolition Of Yggdrasil, Ancient Tree Of Life
Trump Defends Demolition Of Yggdrasil, Ancient Tree Of Life
WASHINGTON—Claiming that the sacred ash tree had outlived its usefulness and needed to be updated, President Donald Trump made remarks Monday defending his demolition of Yggdrasil, the ancient tree of...
theonion.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trump Defends Demolition Of Yggdrasil, Ancient Tree Of Life
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Heartbreaking take on rural/energy poverty from the Telegraph 🫣 www.telegraph.co.uk/family/life/...
I can’t afford to turn on my Aga this winter
Our writer’s once cosy Norfolk home is feeling the chill as energy bills rise – how will she and her family cope?
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Heartbreaking take on rural/energy poverty from the Telegraph 🫣 www.telegraph.co.uk/family/life/...
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Wow - those are quite phenomenal headlines given the details of the story.
Ahh look, he’s just a ‘nerdy’ guy. No harm done.
You need to scroll down to paragraph 13 of the Sky piece to find the full story!
🧵
1/9
Ahh look, he’s just a ‘nerdy’ guy. No harm done.
You need to scroll down to paragraph 13 of the Sky piece to find the full story!
🧵
1/9
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Wow - those are quite phenomenal headlines given the details of the story.
Ahh look, he’s just a ‘nerdy’ guy. No harm done.
You need to scroll down to paragraph 13 of the Sky piece to find the full story!
🧵
1/9
Ahh look, he’s just a ‘nerdy’ guy. No harm done.
You need to scroll down to paragraph 13 of the Sky piece to find the full story!
🧵
1/9
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Pass it on.
October 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Pass it on.
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Food is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Energy is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Housing is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Wages are too low, controlled by billionaires.
I'm going to blame... immigrants.
Energy is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Housing is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Wages are too low, controlled by billionaires.
I'm going to blame... immigrants.
October 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Food is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Energy is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Housing is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Wages are too low, controlled by billionaires.
I'm going to blame... immigrants.
Energy is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Housing is too expensive, controlled by billionaires.
Wages are too low, controlled by billionaires.
I'm going to blame... immigrants.
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Far right suffer losses in Dutch election, with country set for its youngest ever PM
news.sky.com/story/nether...
news.sky.com/story/nether...
Netherlands election: Geert Wilders' far-right party suffers blow as centrists lead in exit poll
Far right parties have been on the march in countries including France and Germany, but long-serving Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders has been dealt a blow in his country's latest general election.
news.sky.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Far right suffer losses in Dutch election, with country set for its youngest ever PM
news.sky.com/story/nether...
news.sky.com/story/nether...
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“In its first formal review of UK trade policy since Brexit, the WTO found that UK trade performance had weakened since the 2008 financial crisis, with Brexit named among the chief causes of a marked slump in goods trade since 2018”
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
Trade’s contribution to UK GDP ‘stagnated’ since Brexit, warns WTO
Export of goods are languishing at 17% below pre-Covid levels
www.ft.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
“In its first formal review of UK trade policy since Brexit, the WTO found that UK trade performance had weakened since the 2008 financial crisis, with Brexit named among the chief causes of a marked slump in goods trade since 2018”
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
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The bottom line is that the GOP absolutely cannot be trusted to deal with any societal problem.
They lead with cruelty and focus exclusively on how to package private greed as public service.
They lead with cruelty and focus exclusively on how to package private greed as public service.
October 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The bottom line is that the GOP absolutely cannot be trusted to deal with any societal problem.
They lead with cruelty and focus exclusively on how to package private greed as public service.
They lead with cruelty and focus exclusively on how to package private greed as public service.
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In the all-conquering media/politics ecosystem that brought you Brexit, Boris Johnson, austerity, Liz Truss & the recent revival of weapons grade racism, she really is the Newcomer of the Year. Hands down. And the Spectator is now owned by a man who basked in the ugliest depths of far right Twitter.
Lam took a bunch of X posts from far-right racists and so-called "thinktanks" and turned them into a policy that collapsed as soon as anyone actually read it/understood it.
Would have been an absolute travesty if she hadn't won!
Would have been an absolute travesty if she hadn't won!
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
In the all-conquering media/politics ecosystem that brought you Brexit, Boris Johnson, austerity, Liz Truss & the recent revival of weapons grade racism, she really is the Newcomer of the Year. Hands down. And the Spectator is now owned by a man who basked in the ugliest depths of far right Twitter.