Barbara Mason #FBPE
@motherhen.bsky.social
Europhile. Hate Brexit . Want to rejoin the EU eventually but will be happy for a better relationship in first instance. We need PR. Worried about climate change trying to do my bit. Still just about work for the NHS. Moved from twitter/X also on threads
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Quoting “officials” is an excuse to lie for Trump and everyone at the NYT knows that.
December 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Quoting “officials” is an excuse to lie for Trump and everyone at the NYT knows that.
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“Beevor described how Russian soldiers would gang rape not just German women but the starving and emaciated survivors of concentration camps and slave-labour factories.”
December 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“Beevor described how Russian soldiers would gang rape not just German women but the starving and emaciated survivors of concentration camps and slave-labour factories.”
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Via Press Gazette: Press 'regulator' IPSO ruled that a reporter working on behalf of the Daily Mail website breached the Editors’ Code on privacy and intrusion into grief or shock by *entering a woman’s porch through an external front door*. No fine for the paper, of course.
December 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Via Press Gazette: Press 'regulator' IPSO ruled that a reporter working on behalf of the Daily Mail website breached the Editors’ Code on privacy and intrusion into grief or shock by *entering a woman’s porch through an external front door*. No fine for the paper, of course.
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Watched BBC 6 o clock news. Just a completely unserious broadcast. Chris Mason, acting like a children's entertainer, giving a prolonged impenetrable editorial. Not a whiff of informative content about the Budget or what it means for the country. Just playschool blah blah bollocks.
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Watched BBC 6 o clock news. Just a completely unserious broadcast. Chris Mason, acting like a children's entertainer, giving a prolonged impenetrable editorial. Not a whiff of informative content about the Budget or what it means for the country. Just playschool blah blah bollocks.
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
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The problem is that the likes of Farage & Badenoch judge others by their own standards
December 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The problem is that the likes of Farage & Badenoch judge others by their own standards
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👏🏽"We must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal significantly hurt our economy. We have to keep reducing frictions. We have to keep moving towards a closer relationship with the EU. And we have to be grown up about it. To accept that it will require trade-offs."👏🏽
Music to my ears. ~AA
Music to my ears. ~AA
December 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
👏🏽"We must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal significantly hurt our economy. We have to keep reducing frictions. We have to keep moving towards a closer relationship with the EU. And we have to be grown up about it. To accept that it will require trade-offs."👏🏽
Music to my ears. ~AA
Music to my ears. ~AA
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The WHO is calling for GLP-1s to be muchmore widely available:
Their statement read: ‘[GLP-1s] represent a new chapter in the gradual conceptual shift in how society approaches obesity—from a “lifestyle condition” to a complex, preventable and treatable chronic disease.’
Their statement read: ‘[GLP-1s] represent a new chapter in the gradual conceptual shift in how society approaches obesity—from a “lifestyle condition” to a complex, preventable and treatable chronic disease.’
Shortage of ‘breakthrough’ weight loss drugs will slow fight against obesity, WHO warns
WHO urges countries to make drugs such as Mounjaro more accessible to people and asks drugs companies to lower prices
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The WHO is calling for GLP-1s to be muchmore widely available:
Their statement read: ‘[GLP-1s] represent a new chapter in the gradual conceptual shift in how society approaches obesity—from a “lifestyle condition” to a complex, preventable and treatable chronic disease.’
Their statement read: ‘[GLP-1s] represent a new chapter in the gradual conceptual shift in how society approaches obesity—from a “lifestyle condition” to a complex, preventable and treatable chronic disease.’
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www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Oh no!
😭😭
( Would this have happened if we were still in the EU??)
We MUST pay more for our NHS now! It’s a priority!
Oh no!
😭😭
( Would this have happened if we were still in the EU??)
We MUST pay more for our NHS now! It’s a priority!
NHS to pay 25% more for innovative drugs after UK–US zero-tariff deal
Agreement could cost NHS an extra £3bn a year, industry sources estimate
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Oh no!
😭😭
( Would this have happened if we were still in the EU??)
We MUST pay more for our NHS now! It’s a priority!
Oh no!
😭😭
( Would this have happened if we were still in the EU??)
We MUST pay more for our NHS now! It’s a priority!
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If Ukraine falls, Georgia falls, then all the other Russian satelites, then the smaller countries of Eastern Europe. Putin has been fighting a hybrid war against the west for over 10 years, buying politicians in governments and oppositions, sowing division, using our own prejudices to divide us.
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
If Ukraine falls, Georgia falls, then all the other Russian satelites, then the smaller countries of Eastern Europe. Putin has been fighting a hybrid war against the west for over 10 years, buying politicians in governments and oppositions, sowing division, using our own prejudices to divide us.
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FBI under Kash Patel has become ‘internally paralyzed by fear’, new report reveals. Leaked assessment based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources describes organization as a ‘rudderless ship’.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
FBI under Kash Patel has become ‘internally paralyzed by fear’, new report reveals
Leaked assessment based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources describes organization as a ‘rudderless ship’
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
FBI under Kash Patel has become ‘internally paralyzed by fear’, new report reveals. Leaked assessment based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources describes organization as a ‘rudderless ship’.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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BBC cannot resist having a pop at Labour!
In an article on the resignation of the head of the OBR they had yet another go at the Chancellor suggesting she is misleading the country about the Tories trashing the Country!
Give it a rest?
In an article on the resignation of the head of the OBR they had yet another go at the Chancellor suggesting she is misleading the country about the Tories trashing the Country!
Give it a rest?
December 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
BBC cannot resist having a pop at Labour!
In an article on the resignation of the head of the OBR they had yet another go at the Chancellor suggesting she is misleading the country about the Tories trashing the Country!
Give it a rest?
In an article on the resignation of the head of the OBR they had yet another go at the Chancellor suggesting she is misleading the country about the Tories trashing the Country!
Give it a rest?
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Well Hughes' letter is a good one, but I don't think he had to resign. It was a bad error in a critical process. But for me resignation should be reserved for misconduct at work, indiscretion, undisclosed conflicts of interest, errors of judgement in policy and economics.
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Well Hughes' letter is a good one, but I don't think he had to resign. It was a bad error in a critical process. But for me resignation should be reserved for misconduct at work, indiscretion, undisclosed conflicts of interest, errors of judgement in policy and economics.
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At Truth Tellers this year, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social laid out what he sees as the biggest threats to press freedom today from journalists being killed with impunity to the industrial politicisation of journalism. It’s a stark picture, and a reminder of why gatherings like Truth Tellers matter.
November 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
At Truth Tellers this year, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social laid out what he sees as the biggest threats to press freedom today from journalists being killed with impunity to the industrial politicisation of journalism. It’s a stark picture, and a reminder of why gatherings like Truth Tellers matter.
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Hello Europe, do you realise that it's pointless to compliment a fascist like Trump?
Stop letting yourselves be humiliated by an idiot who does not care about your safety, and take strong countermeasures, including a crackdown on US big tech!
@kajakallas.bsky.social @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
Stop letting yourselves be humiliated by an idiot who does not care about your safety, and take strong countermeasures, including a crackdown on US big tech!
@kajakallas.bsky.social @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
'Echoes of 1938' — Trump's peace plan undermines Europe's security, experts warn
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin's terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's...
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Hello Europe, do you realise that it's pointless to compliment a fascist like Trump?
Stop letting yourselves be humiliated by an idiot who does not care about your safety, and take strong countermeasures, including a crackdown on US big tech!
@kajakallas.bsky.social @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
Stop letting yourselves be humiliated by an idiot who does not care about your safety, and take strong countermeasures, including a crackdown on US big tech!
@kajakallas.bsky.social @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
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Two final points.
In 2019 Boris Johnson celebrated his General Election Victory with Alexander Lebedev
In 2022, Canada sanctioned Alexander Lebedev for being on of Putin’s inner circle
Just ponder that.
In 2019 Boris Johnson celebrated his General Election Victory with Alexander Lebedev
In 2022, Canada sanctioned Alexander Lebedev for being on of Putin’s inner circle
Just ponder that.
Since we released this @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social documentary two years ago, more information has come to light that Boris Johnson went to this meeting to discuss a 'backchannel' to Putin with Alexander Lebedev, who was working for the Kremlin in Crimea at the time
youtu.be/QkZzN3XHEPY?...
youtu.be/QkZzN3XHEPY?...
Boris Johnson's KGB Links EXPOSED - John Sweeney FULL Documentary
YouTube video by Byline TV
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Two final points.
In 2019 Boris Johnson celebrated his General Election Victory with Alexander Lebedev
In 2022, Canada sanctioned Alexander Lebedev for being on of Putin’s inner circle
Just ponder that.
In 2019 Boris Johnson celebrated his General Election Victory with Alexander Lebedev
In 2022, Canada sanctioned Alexander Lebedev for being on of Putin’s inner circle
Just ponder that.
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Alongside declining polls for Reform, the good news about the Telegraph’s volte face on Brexit is that it gives Labour political cover from the far right to reapply to rejoin the EU. www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/the...
Told you so! The Telegraph denounces Brexit as 'unmitigated economic disaster'
We've now got The Telegraph joining the Brexit resistance, after the formerly pro-leave paper ripped into its 'near-disastrous' consequences.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Alongside declining polls for Reform, the good news about the Telegraph’s volte face on Brexit is that it gives Labour political cover from the far right to reapply to rejoin the EU. www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/the...
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Back from Your Party conference now. Some thoughts...
It was very messy indeed.
And 2,500, while a good number, looked tiny given initial hopes of 13,000, and the huge size of the venue.
The party is deeply divided and I can't see that dying down any time soon (1/x)
It was very messy indeed.
And 2,500, while a good number, looked tiny given initial hopes of 13,000, and the huge size of the venue.
The party is deeply divided and I can't see that dying down any time soon (1/x)
November 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Back from Your Party conference now. Some thoughts...
It was very messy indeed.
And 2,500, while a good number, looked tiny given initial hopes of 13,000, and the huge size of the venue.
The party is deeply divided and I can't see that dying down any time soon (1/x)
It was very messy indeed.
And 2,500, while a good number, looked tiny given initial hopes of 13,000, and the huge size of the venue.
The party is deeply divided and I can't see that dying down any time soon (1/x)
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I’m quite enjoying the 180 turn on a six pence from “you’ve wrecked the economy and created a black hole” to “there was no black hole and this is even worse”.
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I’m quite enjoying the 180 turn on a six pence from “you’ve wrecked the economy and created a black hole” to “there was no black hole and this is even worse”.
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All the coverage of Reeves ‘lying’ debagged in a single sentence.
I’m quite enjoying the 180 turn on a six pence from “you’ve wrecked the economy and created a black hole” to “there was no black hole and this is even worse”.
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
All the coverage of Reeves ‘lying’ debagged in a single sentence.
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The exaggerated horror of the Rachel Reeves black hole nonsense is so lame.
I mean the epic fucking lying from Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng just makes it all the more nauseating.
I mean the epic fucking lying from Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng just makes it all the more nauseating.
November 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The exaggerated horror of the Rachel Reeves black hole nonsense is so lame.
I mean the epic fucking lying from Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng just makes it all the more nauseating.
I mean the epic fucking lying from Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng just makes it all the more nauseating.
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If the Telegraph can do this, why can’t #BBC journalists challenge all politicians who bemoan our lack of growth on the elephant in the room: the damage of #Brexit+what can be done to repair it? @omrgriffiths @Nshallice @dianamartinbbc @JonathanAspinw1 @JohntNeal @jonathancmunro
November 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If the Telegraph can do this, why can’t #BBC journalists challenge all politicians who bemoan our lack of growth on the elephant in the room: the damage of #Brexit+what can be done to repair it? @omrgriffiths @Nshallice @dianamartinbbc @JonathanAspinw1 @JohntNeal @jonathancmunro