Laurie Cane.
@lauriecane.bsky.social
66% Scottish, 16% Southern Scandanavian, 11% Belgian, 6% Channel Islands and a wee bit English. A whole lotta North Sea action going on there.
Born in Liverpool. I identify as Scouse.
Retired from decades of unremitting bloody toil.
Born in Liverpool. I identify as Scouse.
Retired from decades of unremitting bloody toil.
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EU competition boss Teresa Ribera has defended the timing of the European Commission's fines on Apple and Meta, waving off criticism that the penalties were delayed to avoid a further escalation of US tariffs.
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April 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
EU competition boss Teresa Ribera has defended the timing of the European Commission's fines on Apple and Meta, waving off criticism that the penalties were delayed to avoid a further escalation of US tariffs.
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The EU threw the first stone in a long fight yesterday when it fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros for breaking digital antitrust rules.
But what about X?
But what about X?
The EU has fined Meta and Apple. What happened to X?
As digital enforcement kicks in, a high-profile investigation into Elon Musk’s X is still open.
ow.ly
April 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The EU threw the first stone in a long fight yesterday when it fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros for breaking digital antitrust rules.
But what about X?
But what about X?
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"Ukraine is being treated as collateral damage in a way that makes my blood boil... what President Trump is suggesting is essentially a major coup for Putin."
Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett on Ukraine peace talks.
#Newsnight
Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett on Ukraine peace talks.
#Newsnight
April 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
"Ukraine is being treated as collateral damage in a way that makes my blood boil... what President Trump is suggesting is essentially a major coup for Putin."
Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett on Ukraine peace talks.
#Newsnight
Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett on Ukraine peace talks.
#Newsnight
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A new partnership with the EU "is the sensible, pragmatic thing to do. We want to put more money in the pockets of working people and provide Britain with long-term stability and security; we won’t be defined by debates and arguments of the past" - Nick Thomas-Symonds
theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A new deal with the EU is exactly what Britain needs. Here’s how Labour will achieve it | Nick Thomas-Symonds
This isn’t about politics – it’s about pragmatism. Working with our allies will make British people safer, more secure and more prosperous, says Nick Thomas-Symonds, minister for EU relations
theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A new partnership with the EU "is the sensible, pragmatic thing to do. We want to put more money in the pockets of working people and provide Britain with long-term stability and security; we won’t be defined by debates and arguments of the past" - Nick Thomas-Symonds
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As if we need any more evidence to suggest Trump's America is heading towards authoritarianism...
April 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As if we need any more evidence to suggest Trump's America is heading towards authoritarianism...
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It’s been a roller coaster week in German politics, thanks to the taboo-breaking tactics of conservative leader and frontrunner to be the next chancellor, Friedrich Merz. Here's your weekly roundup:
Merz’s gambit
A weekly newsletter on German politics, with news and analysis on the new government. By EMILY SCHULTHEIS with NETTE NÖSTLINGER Send tips here | Subscribe for free | View in your browser BETWEEN A …
www.politico.eu
January 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It’s been a roller coaster week in German politics, thanks to the taboo-breaking tactics of conservative leader and frontrunner to be the next chancellor, Friedrich Merz. Here's your weekly roundup:
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A brilliant analysis of the epic Brexit failure. Scorn for the liars and solidarity for the rest of us.
“We lost something intangible and yet priceless, something we might never get back: an idea of our country.”
Heartbreaking, enraging and yet, still hopeful.
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“We lost something intangible and yet priceless, something we might never get back: an idea of our country.”
Heartbreaking, enraging and yet, still hopeful.
iandunt.substack.com/p/brexit-fiv...
Brexit five years on: A triumph of lies
The promises turned out to be false. The warnings turned out to be true.
iandunt.substack.com
January 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A brilliant analysis of the epic Brexit failure. Scorn for the liars and solidarity for the rest of us.
“We lost something intangible and yet priceless, something we might never get back: an idea of our country.”
Heartbreaking, enraging and yet, still hopeful.
iandunt.substack.com/p/brexit-fiv...
“We lost something intangible and yet priceless, something we might never get back: an idea of our country.”
Heartbreaking, enraging and yet, still hopeful.
iandunt.substack.com/p/brexit-fiv...
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I am not sure that a bespoke UK-EU customs union is possible but it sure would not hurt to ask and may lead to better things. One thing is for sure, our current fairy tale stance is not working and something must be done.
The Tories and Labour have been engaged in a conspiracy of silence over Brexit
The best way to repair the damage of Brexit is to start talks on a bespoke UK-EU customs union – to cut red tape, boost exports and strengthen the UK's position in our dealings with President Trump, argues Ed Davey
The best way to repair the damage of Brexit is to start talks on a bespoke UK-EU customs union – to cut red tape, boost exports and strengthen the UK's position in our dealings with President Trump, argues Ed Davey
The Tories and Labour have been engaged in a conspiracy of silence over Brexit
The best way to repair the damage of Brexit is to start talks on a bespoke UK-EU customs union – to cut red tape, boost exports and strengthen the UK's position in our dealings with President Trump, a...
www.independent.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I am not sure that a bespoke UK-EU customs union is possible but it sure would not hurt to ask and may lead to better things. One thing is for sure, our current fairy tale stance is not working and something must be done.
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Flu Vaccines: Myth Vs. Fact
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January 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Flu Vaccines: Myth Vs. Fact
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I've written to @benlake.bsky.social This is important, we should have a working, representative democracy where people can vote for someone they want, not the one they least dislike.
🚨 BREAKING: Next week, on 30th January, MPs will debate Proportional Representation.
We’ve got the most pro-PR Parliament in history. Now let's make this the biggest debate on PR ever.
Click here to contact your MP and ask them to attend 👉 actionnetwork.org/letters/pr-d...
We’ve got the most pro-PR Parliament in history. Now let's make this the biggest debate on PR ever.
Click here to contact your MP and ask them to attend 👉 actionnetwork.org/letters/pr-d...
January 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I've written to @benlake.bsky.social This is important, we should have a working, representative democracy where people can vote for someone they want, not the one they least dislike.
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68% ... want to get back closer to the EU. 25% intend voting for Labour in Westminster election. Surely this must be telling Labour something.
Wow 🤩 The Telegraph admits Britain wants to rejoin the EU and Douglas Carswell says Brexit has been dismal and we made a mess of it bc we didn’t cave into a USA deal and destroy our farming and embrace low food standards.
Polling shows 68% want to get back closer to EU.
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Polling shows 68% want to get back closer to EU.
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January 27, 2025 at 8:35 AM
68% ... want to get back closer to the EU. 25% intend voting for Labour in Westminster election. Surely this must be telling Labour something.
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After years in which trade deals just kept slipping away, all the EU needed was the shock of Donald Trump’s return to the White House to get its act together.
“Trump does — unintentionally — help to facilitate trade agreements between the EU and third parties."
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
“Trump does — unintentionally — help to facilitate trade agreements between the EU and third parties."
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
As Trump returns, the EU rediscovers the art of the trade deal
The European Union has clinched a string of pacts after the United States, its top trading partner, flipped into full protectionist mode.
www.politico.eu
January 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
After years in which trade deals just kept slipping away, all the EU needed was the shock of Donald Trump’s return to the White House to get its act together.
“Trump does — unintentionally — help to facilitate trade agreements between the EU and third parties."
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
“Trump does — unintentionally — help to facilitate trade agreements between the EU and third parties."
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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💥It’s unanimous: All GB constituencies favour trade with EU over US.
Read more about our new poll with @yougov.co.uk 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
Read more about our new poll with @yougov.co.uk 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
Voters in ALL Reform constituencies prefer closer ties with EU over US
When asked if the UK should prioritise trade with the EU or US, all constituencies - even Reform ones - backed Europe.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
💥It’s unanimous: All GB constituencies favour trade with EU over US.
Read more about our new poll with @yougov.co.uk 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
Read more about our new poll with @yougov.co.uk 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
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Here's an important poll (carried out by a serious polling company) commissioned by @bestforbritain.bsky.social about our trade. Starmer and Reeves have to act on this or they will face the electoral consequences.
theguardian.com/politics/202...
bestforbritain.org/january_2025...
theguardian.com/politics/202...
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‘Move closer to Europe – not Trump’ voters tell Starmer in major UK poll
Pressure growing on Labour to improve trade with EU as Rachel Reeves admits Brexit damaged UK
theguardian.com
January 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Here's an important poll (carried out by a serious polling company) commissioned by @bestforbritain.bsky.social about our trade. Starmer and Reeves have to act on this or they will face the electoral consequences.
theguardian.com/politics/202...
bestforbritain.org/january_2025...
theguardian.com/politics/202...
bestforbritain.org/january_2025...
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One of France's most prominent newspapers, Le Monde, is abandoning Elon Musk's X, the paper's editor-in-chief announced today.
Le Monde, French newspaper of record, quits Elon Musk’s X
Negatives clearly outweigh the positives, says editor-in-chief.
www.politico.eu
January 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
One of France's most prominent newspapers, Le Monde, is abandoning Elon Musk's X, the paper's editor-in-chief announced today.
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RFK Jr. Attends Inauguration Shirtless
January 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
RFK Jr. Attends Inauguration Shirtless
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Greenland wants back in the EU ...
January 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Greenland wants back in the EU ...
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Elon Musk Holds Up AI Girlfriend App So She Can See
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January 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Elon Musk Holds Up AI Girlfriend App So She Can See
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How should the UK respond to Trump now?
The UK should clearly prioritise trade with our largest and closest trading partner. 44% of Brits think that Britain's economic future lies with the EU compared to just 19% who favour prioritising trade with the USA. 7/
www.bestforbritain.org/uk_internati...
The UK should clearly prioritise trade with our largest and closest trading partner. 44% of Brits think that Britain's economic future lies with the EU compared to just 19% who favour prioritising trade with the USA. 7/
www.bestforbritain.org/uk_internati...
Public Opinion: UK's international and trading relationships
Instructive new poll reveals twice as many voters think the Prime Minister should prioritise trade with the EU over trade with the USA.
www.bestforbritain.org
January 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
How should the UK respond to Trump now?
The UK should clearly prioritise trade with our largest and closest trading partner. 44% of Brits think that Britain's economic future lies with the EU compared to just 19% who favour prioritising trade with the USA. 7/
www.bestforbritain.org/uk_internati...
The UK should clearly prioritise trade with our largest and closest trading partner. 44% of Brits think that Britain's economic future lies with the EU compared to just 19% who favour prioritising trade with the USA. 7/
www.bestforbritain.org/uk_internati...
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What does a Trump presidency mean for the UK?
While Trump's insulated from the cold as he's sworn in inside the Capitol building today, how might the UK’s economy fare when exposed to an increasingly protectionist United States? 🧵 1/
www.bestforbritain.org/what_does_a_...
While Trump's insulated from the cold as he's sworn in inside the Capitol building today, how might the UK’s economy fare when exposed to an increasingly protectionist United States? 🧵 1/
www.bestforbritain.org/what_does_a_...
What does a Trump presidency mean for the UK?
On Sunday, President Trump promised to bring down inflation, bring back jobs to America and impose tariffs on competitors around the world. But whilst Trump may be insulated from the cold today, how m...
www.bestforbritain.org
January 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
What does a Trump presidency mean for the UK?
While Trump's insulated from the cold as he's sworn in inside the Capitol building today, how might the UK’s economy fare when exposed to an increasingly protectionist United States? 🧵 1/
www.bestforbritain.org/what_does_a_...
While Trump's insulated from the cold as he's sworn in inside the Capitol building today, how might the UK’s economy fare when exposed to an increasingly protectionist United States? 🧵 1/
www.bestforbritain.org/what_does_a_...
I'm amazed those Bibles didn't catch fire!
January 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I'm amazed those Bibles didn't catch fire!
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Well this is all most unfortunate. Arron Banks had his ESTA denied so won't be able to host Holly Valence liz Trust and Steve Bannon at his own inauguration party www.thetimes.com/uk/article/a...
Arron Banks denied US entry to attend his own Trump party
The tycoon was due to host Nigel Farage, Liz Truss and the Reform donor Nick Candy at a lavish celebration in Washington
www.thetimes.com
January 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Well this is all most unfortunate. Arron Banks had his ESTA denied so won't be able to host Holly Valence liz Trust and Steve Bannon at his own inauguration party www.thetimes.com/uk/article/a...
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🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. government under incoming President Donald Trump should intervene to stop the EU from fining American tech companies for breaching antitrust rules and other violations, Meta chief exec Mark Zuckerberg said late Friday.
Full story: trib.al/IWW9g57
Zuckerberg urges Trump to stop the EU from fining US tech companies
Comparing the bloc’s antitrust penalties to tariffs, the Meta boss argued that Brussels is “screwing with” American industry.
trib.al
January 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. government under incoming President Donald Trump should intervene to stop the EU from fining American tech companies for breaching antitrust rules and other violations, Meta chief exec Mark Zuckerberg said late Friday.
Full story: trib.al/IWW9g57