Jonathan Brown 🔶
@libintervention.bsky.social
Chichester, UK. Lib Dem. Free Syria. Stand by Ukraine until victory.
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Normalising mass killing should not be rewarded, and banning Israel from Eurovision is the least we can do. LDFP are dismayed at Ed ignoring the genocide of 70,000 Palestinians (347 since a so-called “ceasefire” was called.) Ed’s statement does not represent the views of our members and supporters.
"There is a ceasefire in Gaza and therefore this action is the wrong thing"
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hiding behind the pretend 'ceasefire' (which is the point of it) & saying its wrong for countries to boycott Eurovision. Pathetic. Supporting BDS is the very least anyone can do
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hiding behind the pretend 'ceasefire' (which is the point of it) & saying its wrong for countries to boycott Eurovision. Pathetic. Supporting BDS is the very least anyone can do
December 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Normalising mass killing should not be rewarded, and banning Israel from Eurovision is the least we can do. LDFP are dismayed at Ed ignoring the genocide of 70,000 Palestinians (347 since a so-called “ceasefire” was called.) Ed’s statement does not represent the views of our members and supporters.
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The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers.
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
The Wheels Are Falling off the Nigel Farage Project
The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers
www.adambienkov.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers.
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
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Sounds delusional, but could be intended as diplomatic - ie an attempt to at least slow down/limit growing US enmity to EU/alignment with Putin, buying some time for EU to develop own capacity
US ‘still our biggest ally’, Kallas says
US ‘still our biggest ally’, Kallas says
The EU's top diplomat played down the harsh criticism levelled at the bloc in Trump's new security strategy
dlvr.it
December 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Sounds delusional, but could be intended as diplomatic - ie an attempt to at least slow down/limit growing US enmity to EU/alignment with Putin, buying some time for EU to develop own capacity
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@libdems.org.uk @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @calummillerld.bsky.social
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
#BoycottEurovision
#SanctionIsrael
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
#BoycottEurovision
#SanctionIsrael
Normalising mass killing should not be rewarded, and banning Israel from Eurovision is the least we can do. LDFP are dismayed at Ed ignoring the genocide of 70,000 Palestinians (347 since a so-called “ceasefire” was called.) Ed’s statement does not represent the views of our members and supporters.
"There is a ceasefire in Gaza and therefore this action is the wrong thing"
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hiding behind the pretend 'ceasefire' (which is the point of it) & saying its wrong for countries to boycott Eurovision. Pathetic. Supporting BDS is the very least anyone can do
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hiding behind the pretend 'ceasefire' (which is the point of it) & saying its wrong for countries to boycott Eurovision. Pathetic. Supporting BDS is the very least anyone can do
December 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Well said.
Normalising mass killing should not be rewarded, and banning Israel from Eurovision is the least we can do. LDFP are dismayed at Ed ignoring the genocide of 70,000 Palestinians (347 since a so-called “ceasefire” was called.) Ed’s statement does not represent the views of our members and supporters.
"There is a ceasefire in Gaza and therefore this action is the wrong thing"
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hiding behind the pretend 'ceasefire' (which is the point of it) & saying its wrong for countries to boycott Eurovision. Pathetic. Supporting BDS is the very least anyone can do
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hiding behind the pretend 'ceasefire' (which is the point of it) & saying its wrong for countries to boycott Eurovision. Pathetic. Supporting BDS is the very least anyone can do
December 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Well said.
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A ceasefire means you stop the bombing and killing. But not when you're Israel.
Hani Mahmoud reporting
Hani Mahmoud reporting
December 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
A ceasefire means you stop the bombing and killing. But not when you're Israel.
Hani Mahmoud reporting
Hani Mahmoud reporting
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🛳️🛳️🔥 Update: Two Russian shadow fleet tankers KAIROS and VIRAT caught fire in the Black Sea near Turkiye, crew evacuated.
November 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🛳️🛳️🔥 Update: Two Russian shadow fleet tankers KAIROS and VIRAT caught fire in the Black Sea near Turkiye, crew evacuated.
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One British politician admits he was wrong on Israel. Will others follow? - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/one-british-politician-admits-he-was-wrong-israel-will-others-follow
One British politician admits he was wrong on Israel. Will others follow?
Alistair Burt, the former Middle East minister, has had time to reflect on his government's inaction over the slaughter of Palestinians - and his assessment is rightly scathing
www.middleeasteye.net
November 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
One British politician admits he was wrong on Israel. Will others follow? - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/one-british-politician-admits-he-was-wrong-israel-will-others-follow
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I am profoundly disturbed by calls from other London Assembly Members to ban protest against the genocide in Gaza. The right to protest, peacefully, is fundamental to our democracy. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Sadiq Khan told to ban hate marches in London following Manchester terror attack
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been told to bring an end to the pro-Palestine marches in London, which critics brand "hate marches".
www.express.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I am profoundly disturbed by calls from other London Assembly Members to ban protest against the genocide in Gaza. The right to protest, peacefully, is fundamental to our democracy. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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It's only possible to argue that Merkel's "We can do this" moment directly led to today's rise of the anti-liberal far right if you ignore the fact that all the movements he cites suffered a precipitous drop in popularity in the 2017-2022 period.
Of course Bret Stephens does just that.
Of course Bret Stephens does just that.
Opinion | Mass Migration and Liberalism’s Fall
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
It's only possible to argue that Merkel's "We can do this" moment directly led to today's rise of the anti-liberal far right if you ignore the fact that all the movements he cites suffered a precipitous drop in popularity in the 2017-2022 period.
Of course Bret Stephens does just that.
Of course Bret Stephens does just that.
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As famine deepens and hostages remain in captivity, the Israeli Government expands settlements and escalates its assault on Gaza.
I’ve written to the Foreign Secretary urging sanctions, an arms ban and a ban on trade with illegal settlements.
I’ve written to the Foreign Secretary urging sanctions, an arms ban and a ban on trade with illegal settlements.
August 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
As famine deepens and hostages remain in captivity, the Israeli Government expands settlements and escalates its assault on Gaza.
I’ve written to the Foreign Secretary urging sanctions, an arms ban and a ban on trade with illegal settlements.
I’ve written to the Foreign Secretary urging sanctions, an arms ban and a ban on trade with illegal settlements.
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The UK government and others have condemned it — but words are not enough.
Please help push the UK government to take meaningful action and stop Israel from blocking Palestinian self-determination.
Email your MP: www.eyewitnessblogs.com/urgent-actio...
Please help push the UK government to take meaningful action and stop Israel from blocking Palestinian self-determination.
Email your MP: www.eyewitnessblogs.com/urgent-actio...
Urgent action: Tell your MP to stop the “burial” of a Palestinian state. – Eyewitness Stories from Palestine and Israel – EAPPI UK & Ireland
www.eyewitnessblogs.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The UK government and others have condemned it — but words are not enough.
Please help push the UK government to take meaningful action and stop Israel from blocking Palestinian self-determination.
Email your MP: www.eyewitnessblogs.com/urgent-actio...
Please help push the UK government to take meaningful action and stop Israel from blocking Palestinian self-determination.
Email your MP: www.eyewitnessblogs.com/urgent-actio...
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Thank you for your strong lead on this Will. Voices like yours are much in demand by ALL generations across the country.
August 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Thank you for your strong lead on this Will. Voices like yours are much in demand by ALL generations across the country.
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By trying to bully nations out of recognising Palestine, Trump is making himself the biggest hurdle to a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
The UK must stand strong with Canada and our allies, we should recognise the Palestinian state right now. No more delays.
The UK must stand strong with Canada and our allies, we should recognise the Palestinian state right now. No more delays.
July 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
By trying to bully nations out of recognising Palestine, Trump is making himself the biggest hurdle to a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
The UK must stand strong with Canada and our allies, we should recognise the Palestinian state right now. No more delays.
The UK must stand strong with Canada and our allies, we should recognise the Palestinian state right now. No more delays.
Yes. And sanction the Israeli government too. @libdems.bsky.social @ldfpalestine.bsky.social
The UK needs to stop all arms exports to the Israeli Government - today.
July 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Yes. And sanction the Israeli government too. @libdems.bsky.social @ldfpalestine.bsky.social
Quite right. @libdems.org.uk
It's utterly unconscionable for the Israeli Defence Force simply to blame a "technical error" for killing Gazan children waiting for water. The UK Government must insist on accountability within the Israeli military and Government and an end to a culture of impunity.
news.sky.com/story/idf-bl...
news.sky.com/story/idf-bl...
Children collecting water killed in strike, Gaza officials report - as IDF says it 'missed intended target'
A strike on a water distribution point in Nuseirat refugee camp killed 10 people - including six children - and left another 17 wounded, Gaza officials said. The IDF said it had intended to hit an Isl...
news.sky.com
July 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Quite right. @libdems.org.uk
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The proposals from Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz to contain all 2.1m Gazans in a new compound are illegal and utterly abhorrent. I have written today to David Lammy asking him again to sanction Minister Katz, and to set out the Government's legal view of Israel's occupation of Palestine.
July 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The proposals from Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz to contain all 2.1m Gazans in a new compound are illegal and utterly abhorrent. I have written today to David Lammy asking him again to sanction Minister Katz, and to set out the Government's legal view of Israel's occupation of Palestine.
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“Now is the moment to act with courage”
Lib Dems remain steady on this -unlike the UK and French governments, it seems. The open wound at the heart of the region’s conflicts must be treated, and with urgency.
#Palestine
@libdems.org.uk
Lib Dems remain steady on this -unlike the UK and French governments, it seems. The open wound at the heart of the region’s conflicts must be treated, and with urgency.
#Palestine
@libdems.org.uk
The world's attention is on the new conflict between Israel and Iran and Tuesday's UN conference has been postponed.
Yet the UK should still recognise Palestine to safeguard conditions for a two-state solution. All 72 Lib Dem MPs co-signed a call for this.
Yet the UK should still recognise Palestine to safeguard conditions for a two-state solution. All 72 Lib Dem MPs co-signed a call for this.
June 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
“Now is the moment to act with courage”
Lib Dems remain steady on this -unlike the UK and French governments, it seems. The open wound at the heart of the region’s conflicts must be treated, and with urgency.
#Palestine
@libdems.org.uk
Lib Dems remain steady on this -unlike the UK and French governments, it seems. The open wound at the heart of the region’s conflicts must be treated, and with urgency.
#Palestine
@libdems.org.uk
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Jess Brown-Fuller, "We can absolutely do more"
"The LibDems have been calling for sanctions"
"We can also formally recognise Palestine as a state"
#BBCQT
"The LibDems have been calling for sanctions"
"We can also formally recognise Palestine as a state"
#BBCQT
May 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Jess Brown-Fuller, "We can absolutely do more"
"The LibDems have been calling for sanctions"
"We can also formally recognise Palestine as a state"
#BBCQT
"The LibDems have been calling for sanctions"
"We can also formally recognise Palestine as a state"
#BBCQT
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“We can formally recognise Palestine as a state, and that’s something that should have happened that a long time ago."
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social on the need to do more to end the devastation in Gaza. #BBCQT
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social on the need to do more to end the devastation in Gaza. #BBCQT
May 30, 2025 at 7:10 AM
“We can formally recognise Palestine as a state, and that’s something that should have happened that a long time ago."
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social on the need to do more to end the devastation in Gaza. #BBCQT
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social on the need to do more to end the devastation in Gaza. #BBCQT
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Almost 40% of world’s glaciers already doomed due to climate crisis – study
~40% of glaciers are already doomed to melt due to warming associated with GHG emissions, with that figure rising to 75% if global temperatures increase by 2.7°C
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
~40% of glaciers are already doomed to melt due to warming associated with GHG emissions, with that figure rising to 75% if global temperatures increase by 2.7°C
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Almost 40% of world’s glaciers already doomed due to climate crisis – study
Glacier loss has profound effects worldwide and will soar to 75% on Earth’s heating trajectory, say scientists
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Almost 40% of world’s glaciers already doomed due to climate crisis – study
~40% of glaciers are already doomed to melt due to warming associated with GHG emissions, with that figure rising to 75% if global temperatures increase by 2.7°C
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
~40% of glaciers are already doomed to melt due to warming associated with GHG emissions, with that figure rising to 75% if global temperatures increase by 2.7°C
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Oh, look, I wrote this two months ago.
The purpose of the deportations we have been seeing has not been to fight antisemitism, but rather to use antisemitism as a beachhead to eventually do away with foreign students altogether, using Jews as a pretext for a non-Jewish political agenda.
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration is discussing plans to try to block certain colleges from having any foreign students if it decides too many are "pro-Hamas," senior Justice and State Department officials tell Axios.
May 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Oh, look, I wrote this two months ago.
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This is entirely right. So many feel like suckers because they’re the ones following the rules and they see both that others ignore them and that those supposed to enforce the rules don’t - and it’s especially true of visible crime like fare dodging, shop lifting, vandalism.
it's an major issue in this country that petty crime is routinely ignored - not because of the consequences of those crimes, but because of how angry it makes people to witness it. Almost any poll or focus group will show you this is a huge issue.
May 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This is entirely right. So many feel like suckers because they’re the ones following the rules and they see both that others ignore them and that those supposed to enforce the rules don’t - and it’s especially true of visible crime like fare dodging, shop lifting, vandalism.
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“The dream of returning home or simply the possibility to end a decade of exile is suddenly within reach. But this dream now comes with existential, practical and legal questions.”
Charlotte Al-Khalili and @melissagatter.bsky.social for @theconversation.com.
theconversation.com/syria-after-...
Charlotte Al-Khalili and @melissagatter.bsky.social for @theconversation.com.
theconversation.com/syria-after-...
Syria after Assad: why many Syrian refugees aren’t returning home
Syrian refugees must be able to decide what’s next for them as pressures mount for their return.
theconversation.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
“The dream of returning home or simply the possibility to end a decade of exile is suddenly within reach. But this dream now comes with existential, practical and legal questions.”
Charlotte Al-Khalili and @melissagatter.bsky.social for @theconversation.com.
theconversation.com/syria-after-...
Charlotte Al-Khalili and @melissagatter.bsky.social for @theconversation.com.
theconversation.com/syria-after-...