kjcheetham
@kjcheetham.bsky.social
I do stuff and things. Pro-science. Pro-EU. All views are my own. #FBPE
I should post more on here, beyond politics. Something to enjoy or celebrate...
September 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I should post more on here, beyond politics. Something to enjoy or celebrate...
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🇫🇷🇬🇧 @pimlicat.bsky.social: "Despite the new barriers thrown up by Brexit, France remains our fifth-largest trading partner. Our relationship is worth £100bn and Macron cited the 3,500 French companies working in the UK, the second leading foreign employer in Britain."
The improved UK-France relationship must deliver tangible gains
Change Minds → Change Politics
buff.ly
July 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
🇫🇷🇬🇧 @pimlicat.bsky.social: "Despite the new barriers thrown up by Brexit, France remains our fifth-largest trading partner. Our relationship is worth £100bn and Macron cited the 3,500 French companies working in the UK, the second leading foreign employer in Britain."
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Turns out cosying up to Putin and Trump doesn't make for a vibrant economy... who knew?
Viktor Orban’s economic luck runs out
Apart from Poland, central Europe’s Visegrad Four face a slowdown
buff.ly
July 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Turns out cosying up to Putin and Trump doesn't make for a vibrant economy... who knew?
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“If we don’t understand what’s happening and why it’s happening, you can’t be adapting. … You’re just going to suffer,” said a member of NOAA’s scientific advisory board. “We’re going to see huge impacts on infrastructure and lives lost in the U.S.”
(Published April)
(Published April)
Trump's NOAA Budget Cuts Could Gut Critical Climate Modeling
Potential funding cuts for NOAA and its research partners threaten irreparable harm not only to climate research but to American safety, competitiveness, and national security.
www.propublica.org
July 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“If we don’t understand what’s happening and why it’s happening, you can’t be adapting. … You’re just going to suffer,” said a member of NOAA’s scientific advisory board. “We’re going to see huge impacts on infrastructure and lives lost in the U.S.”
(Published April)
(Published April)
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I'm slowly rebuilding some of what I used to have on Twitter, but if you want more #FBPE people to follow, take a look at some of the people I'm following!
March 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I'm slowly rebuilding some of what I used to have on Twitter, but if you want more #FBPE people to follow, take a look at some of the people I'm following!
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Bravo to EU Trade Chief Maros Sefcovic👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👇🏼
EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
The only way to deal with a bully like Trump is to diplomatically stand up to him like Carney did for Canada and China did
As international diplomacy giving a smack in the mouth is frowned on 🤷🏼♂️
EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
The only way to deal with a bully like Trump is to diplomatically stand up to him like Carney did for Canada and China did
As international diplomacy giving a smack in the mouth is frowned on 🤷🏼♂️
EU calls for US trade deal based on 'respect' after Trump's tariff threats
Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is "ready to defend" its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.
www.bbc.com
May 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Bravo to EU Trade Chief Maros Sefcovic👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👇🏼
EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
The only way to deal with a bully like Trump is to diplomatically stand up to him like Carney did for Canada and China did
As international diplomacy giving a smack in the mouth is frowned on 🤷🏼♂️
EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
The only way to deal with a bully like Trump is to diplomatically stand up to him like Carney did for Canada and China did
As international diplomacy giving a smack in the mouth is frowned on 🤷🏼♂️
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Here's an opportunity for Labour to put clear water between themselves, the Tories and Reform: erase their red lines on Brexit.
When your opponents are saying "no" to everything, and the majority of the population want it to be "yes", you gain nothing by saying "no" too.
When your opponents are saying "no" to everything, and the majority of the population want it to be "yes", you gain nothing by saying "no" too.
May 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Here's an opportunity for Labour to put clear water between themselves, the Tories and Reform: erase their red lines on Brexit.
When your opponents are saying "no" to everything, and the majority of the population want it to be "yes", you gain nothing by saying "no" too.
When your opponents are saying "no" to everything, and the majority of the population want it to be "yes", you gain nothing by saying "no" too.
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Europe’s choice is clear.
To put science at the heart of its economy.
To become the home of scientific freedom and collaboration.
And to welcome talent from all over the world.
I’m glad to present the first elements of our Choose Europe Initiative.
→ europa.eu/!TTbWbJ
To put science at the heart of its economy.
To become the home of scientific freedom and collaboration.
And to welcome talent from all over the world.
I’m glad to present the first elements of our Choose Europe Initiative.
→ europa.eu/!TTbWbJ
May 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Europe’s choice is clear.
To put science at the heart of its economy.
To become the home of scientific freedom and collaboration.
And to welcome talent from all over the world.
I’m glad to present the first elements of our Choose Europe Initiative.
→ europa.eu/!TTbWbJ
To put science at the heart of its economy.
To become the home of scientific freedom and collaboration.
And to welcome talent from all over the world.
I’m glad to present the first elements of our Choose Europe Initiative.
→ europa.eu/!TTbWbJ
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*uses time machine to burst into a room ten years ago*
"I don't have much time, but for the love of god choose Chaos with Ed Miliband™ "
"I don't have much time, but for the love of god choose Chaos with Ed Miliband™ "
May 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
*uses time machine to burst into a room ten years ago*
"I don't have much time, but for the love of god choose Chaos with Ed Miliband™ "
"I don't have much time, but for the love of god choose Chaos with Ed Miliband™ "
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Hey British media,
It’s no surprise that if you give Farage the run of the place, he’ll start winning.
Time to do your actual jobs and start interrogating him on his Brexit shitshow, his funding, his Trumpiness, his idiotic manifesto, his real plans for the NHS… instead of drumrolling him into No.10
It’s no surprise that if you give Farage the run of the place, he’ll start winning.
Time to do your actual jobs and start interrogating him on his Brexit shitshow, his funding, his Trumpiness, his idiotic manifesto, his real plans for the NHS… instead of drumrolling him into No.10
May 4, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Hey British media,
It’s no surprise that if you give Farage the run of the place, he’ll start winning.
Time to do your actual jobs and start interrogating him on his Brexit shitshow, his funding, his Trumpiness, his idiotic manifesto, his real plans for the NHS… instead of drumrolling him into No.10
It’s no surprise that if you give Farage the run of the place, he’ll start winning.
Time to do your actual jobs and start interrogating him on his Brexit shitshow, his funding, his Trumpiness, his idiotic manifesto, his real plans for the NHS… instead of drumrolling him into No.10
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Early days at Midsomer Norton South, no 10 at the end of the line. 6.3.2006
#HeritageDiesel #HeritageRailway #MidsomerNorton
#MidsomerNortonSouth
#SomersetAndDorsetRailway
#2006Images
#HeritageDiesel #HeritageRailway #MidsomerNorton
#MidsomerNortonSouth
#SomersetAndDorsetRailway
#2006Images
April 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Early days at Midsomer Norton South, no 10 at the end of the line. 6.3.2006
#HeritageDiesel #HeritageRailway #MidsomerNorton
#MidsomerNortonSouth
#SomersetAndDorsetRailway
#2006Images
#HeritageDiesel #HeritageRailway #MidsomerNorton
#MidsomerNortonSouth
#SomersetAndDorsetRailway
#2006Images
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Papal election runners and riders
www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates
Here are some cardinals - listed in alphabetical order - who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis.
www.rte.ie
April 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Papal election runners and riders
www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
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I'll be there! ✊️Trump’s second state visit to the UK to be disrupted by ‘even bigger’ protests www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Trump’s second state visit to UK to be disrupted by ‘even bigger’ protests
Stop Trump coalition to dust off blimp, hoping demonstrations will surpass those during US president’s 2019 visit
www.theguardian.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I'll be there! ✊️Trump’s second state visit to the UK to be disrupted by ‘even bigger’ protests www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
I in no way support J. K. Rowling or her actions.
April 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I in no way support J. K. Rowling or her actions.
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Voters want Keir Starmer to focus on rebuilding trade ties with EU, poll reveals
Voters want Keir Starmer to focus on rebuilding trade ties with EU, poll reveals
Open trade with Europe is more important to the UK than a deal with Donald Trump, most Britons believe
A clear majority of UK voters want the government to concentrate on rebuilding trade ties with the EU over forging a new economic deal with the US, according to research published this weekend.
The study, based on analysis of polling that used new methods of questioning participants, suggests people of voting age now see their economic interests, and the UK’s, as far more closely linked to open trade relations with our EU neighbours than any deals that Keir Starmer might or might not strike with the US. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Voters want Keir Starmer to focus on rebuilding trade ties with EU, poll reveals
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Not convinced the way that Labour tackled steel is right. Would have been better to just nationalise British Steel.
Instead, there's now precedent for the government having the power to compel companies to behave in a certain way, taking normal management acts away from them.
And that gets messy.
Instead, there's now precedent for the government having the power to compel companies to behave in a certain way, taking normal management acts away from them.
And that gets messy.
April 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Not convinced the way that Labour tackled steel is right. Would have been better to just nationalise British Steel.
Instead, there's now precedent for the government having the power to compel companies to behave in a certain way, taking normal management acts away from them.
And that gets messy.
Instead, there's now precedent for the government having the power to compel companies to behave in a certain way, taking normal management acts away from them.
And that gets messy.
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Then start the process of UK to join the European Union
April 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Then start the process of UK to join the European Union
It's like the details are just being made up as they go along... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
The move comes after concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It's like the details are just being made up as they go along... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Don’t call them tariffs. Call them import taxes.
April 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Don’t call them tariffs. Call them import taxes.
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The people of Greenland have said loud and clear they don’t want Donald Trump.
Somehow I doubt sending JD Vance is going to have changed their minds…
Somehow I doubt sending JD Vance is going to have changed their minds…
March 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The people of Greenland have said loud and clear they don’t want Donald Trump.
Somehow I doubt sending JD Vance is going to have changed their minds…
Somehow I doubt sending JD Vance is going to have changed their minds…
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🇪🇺🇬🇧 Westminster MPs debated a petition to rejoin the EU, with many backing closer ties.
Labour’s red lines remain, but momentum for change is growing. 🙌
Labour’s red lines remain, but momentum for change is growing. 🙌
Parliament debates rejoining the EU: a surprisingly positive response
Westminster MPs debated a petition to rejoin the EU, with many backing closer ties. Labour’s red lines remain, but momentum for change is growing
northeastbylines.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🇪🇺🇬🇧 Westminster MPs debated a petition to rejoin the EU, with many backing closer ties.
Labour’s red lines remain, but momentum for change is growing. 🙌
Labour’s red lines remain, but momentum for change is growing. 🙌
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➡️ ❤️🔥 #TimWalz👍👏👏
Anyone who acts as brash and shameless as #ElonMusk must sooner or later expect to be held up to the mirror in the right place by the right person !
Musk is the jerk,the creep he talked about and I think he know it.
Anyone who acts as brash and shameless as #ElonMusk must sooner or later expect to be held up to the mirror in the right place by the right person !
Musk is the jerk,the creep he talked about and I think he know it.
March 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
➡️ ❤️🔥 #TimWalz👍👏👏
Anyone who acts as brash and shameless as #ElonMusk must sooner or later expect to be held up to the mirror in the right place by the right person !
Musk is the jerk,the creep he talked about and I think he know it.
Anyone who acts as brash and shameless as #ElonMusk must sooner or later expect to be held up to the mirror in the right place by the right person !
Musk is the jerk,the creep he talked about and I think he know it.
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The basic risk is this: Iran has sophisticated SIGINT capabilities. If any single member of the 20-person group chat had allowed their handset to be compromised by spyware then it’s a direct line from Iran->Houthis. This isn’t some kind of remote possibility. It’s a real, live risk that was ignored.
Hegseth was showboating when he shared the timeline:
"Once the strikes had been agreed, there was no reason for the Secretary of Defense to share operational details with the group. None of them were responsible for carrying out the mission."
arthursnell.substack.com/p/the-signal...
"Once the strikes had been agreed, there was no reason for the Secretary of Defense to share operational details with the group. None of them were responsible for carrying out the mission."
arthursnell.substack.com/p/the-signal...
The Signal and the Nause
Even if you accept the argument that Signal is secure, Hegseth had no business sharing operational plans with that group
arthursnell.substack.com
March 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The basic risk is this: Iran has sophisticated SIGINT capabilities. If any single member of the 20-person group chat had allowed their handset to be compromised by spyware then it’s a direct line from Iran->Houthis. This isn’t some kind of remote possibility. It’s a real, live risk that was ignored.
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I’m listening for the sound of Labour tearing down all those barriers but all I hear is silence.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
New figures reveal Brexit costing UK business £37bn a year
Exclusive: Billions of pounds worth of lost business with other European Union countries prompts calls to re-enter customs union and single market
www.independent.co.uk
March 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I’m listening for the sound of Labour tearing down all those barriers but all I hear is silence.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
This could be interesting how it's managed: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #civilservice
Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15%
The target is said to be administrative costs - but unions have challenged ministers to be upfront about what areas of work they are prepared to sacrifice as a result.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
This could be interesting how it's managed: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #civilservice