Neil Codrington
@neilcodrington.bsky.social
Family, sports, politics and a nice glass of wine.
We have far more in common with each other than things that divide us
We have far more in common with each other than things that divide us
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I can’t stand the “Singapore-on-Thames” argument, not just because no one actually knows what it means beyond vague talk of low taxes, but because Singapore and the UK are completely incomparable economies. It’s pure fantasy to think we could somehow recreate a Singapore-style economy here
Sir Keir Starmer must harness Britain’s post-Brexit freedoms to transform the country into “Singapore-on-Thames” in the wake of a global trade war launched by President Trump, Jeremy Hunt has said
Jeremy Hunt: Turn UK into ‘Singapore-on-Thames’ to survive trade war
www.thetimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I can’t stand the “Singapore-on-Thames” argument, not just because no one actually knows what it means beyond vague talk of low taxes, but because Singapore and the UK are completely incomparable economies. It’s pure fantasy to think we could somehow recreate a Singapore-style economy here
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My prediction: The stock market will continue to tumble. As investors adjust to the grim economic reality, markets will begin a slow recovery. Trump will claim this as proof his plan is “working,” conveniently ignoring the ongoing recession and that markets remain far worse than when he took office
Trump strategy: deny reality, make a bold prediction, and hope everyone forgets when it doesn’t happen.
If only markets ran on wishful thinking..
If only markets ran on wishful thinking..
April 4, 2025 at 6:49 AM
My prediction: The stock market will continue to tumble. As investors adjust to the grim economic reality, markets will begin a slow recovery. Trump will claim this as proof his plan is “working,” conveniently ignoring the ongoing recession and that markets remain far worse than when he took office
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All eyes on Russia - after successful talks between Kyiv and Washington a ‘deal’ over the war
The US immediately resumes military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine
The US immediately resumes military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine
March 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
All eyes on Russia - after successful talks between Kyiv and Washington a ‘deal’ over the war
The US immediately resumes military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine
The US immediately resumes military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine
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I’ve written the cover story for this week’s edition of @theneweuropean.bsky.social – on JD Vance as the creepy VP, who has leveraged his…unique…brand of charm into an incredibly consequential role.
With subscribers tomorrow, on news stands Thursday, and online soonish…
With subscribers tomorrow, on news stands Thursday, and online soonish…
March 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I’ve written the cover story for this week’s edition of @theneweuropean.bsky.social – on JD Vance as the creepy VP, who has leveraged his…unique…brand of charm into an incredibly consequential role.
With subscribers tomorrow, on news stands Thursday, and online soonish…
With subscribers tomorrow, on news stands Thursday, and online soonish…
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I think Nigel’s about to return to his ‘foreigners shouldn’t interfere in U.K. politics’ schtick.
March 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I think Nigel’s about to return to his ‘foreigners shouldn’t interfere in U.K. politics’ schtick.
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The Americans are finding out that a governing strategy based on "owning the libs" and "annoying all the right people" is a really crap way to run a country. The UK could have told them that.
March 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Americans are finding out that a governing strategy based on "owning the libs" and "annoying all the right people" is a really crap way to run a country. The UK could have told them that.
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Let’s shout this loud & clear so maybe President Trump will hear it.
President Zelenskyy is the democratically elected leader of a sovereign country, a hero who is bravely standing against the illegal invasion of Ukraine by a murderous ACTUAL dictator called Vladimir Putin
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
President Zelenskyy is the democratically elected leader of a sovereign country, a hero who is bravely standing against the illegal invasion of Ukraine by a murderous ACTUAL dictator called Vladimir Putin
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
FACTS & TRUTH MATTER
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Let’s shout this loud & clear so maybe President Trump will hear it.
President Zelenskyy is the democratically elected leader of a sovereign country, a hero who is bravely standing against the illegal invasion of Ukraine by a murderous ACTUAL dictator called Vladimir Putin
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
President Zelenskyy is the democratically elected leader of a sovereign country, a hero who is bravely standing against the illegal invasion of Ukraine by a murderous ACTUAL dictator called Vladimir Putin
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
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Jeez. So much for free speech in America
March 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Jeez. So much for free speech in America
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There is no level of dumb this man cannot reach.
March 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
There is no level of dumb this man cannot reach.
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Worth stating simply what’s happening. An American government is launching a full-scope political & economic assault on an ally repelling an ongoing invasion to compel them to terminate martial law, topple their president, hand over minerals to America & accept a ceasefire w/out security guarantees.
March 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Worth stating simply what’s happening. An American government is launching a full-scope political & economic assault on an ally repelling an ongoing invasion to compel them to terminate martial law, topple their president, hand over minerals to America & accept a ceasefire w/out security guarantees.
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Me: I can’t believe UK voters chose to torch their economy with Brexit. That can never be topped.
American voters:
American voters:
a man is covering his eyes with his hands in front of a group of men .
ALT: a man is covering his eyes with his hands in front of a group of men .
media.tenor.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Me: I can’t believe UK voters chose to torch their economy with Brexit. That can never be topped.
American voters:
American voters:
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Long ago, last month, It would attract accusations of conspiracy theorising to say that Trump was a Russian asset. Now, the only question is whether or not he knows he is.
March 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Long ago, last month, It would attract accusations of conspiracy theorising to say that Trump was a Russian asset. Now, the only question is whether or not he knows he is.
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🇫🇷🇷🇺‼️ Even Vladimir Putin’s friends in western Europe are angry with Donald Trump for suspending US aid to Ukraine, it would appear. The French far right leader, Marine Le Pen, accuses Trump of “cruelty” to patriotic Ukrainian soldiers in Le Figaro today 1/3
March 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🇫🇷🇷🇺‼️ Even Vladimir Putin’s friends in western Europe are angry with Donald Trump for suspending US aid to Ukraine, it would appear. The French far right leader, Marine Le Pen, accuses Trump of “cruelty” to patriotic Ukrainian soldiers in Le Figaro today 1/3
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I have no idea what Trump’s relationship is with the Russian government. However if the Russians were able to place an agent at the top of the US government, that agent would be hard pressed to do more damage to US society and international relationships than Trump is doing now.
March 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I have no idea what Trump’s relationship is with the Russian government. However if the Russians were able to place an agent at the top of the US government, that agent would be hard pressed to do more damage to US society and international relationships than Trump is doing now.
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NEW: This is brilliant from Trudeau.
"Today, the US launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner & ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying, murderous dictator. Make that makes sense." 💥
"Today, the US launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner & ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying, murderous dictator. Make that makes sense." 💥
March 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
NEW: This is brilliant from Trudeau.
"Today, the US launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner & ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying, murderous dictator. Make that makes sense." 💥
"Today, the US launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner & ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying, murderous dictator. Make that makes sense." 💥
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2 day change -1,400
(always a tweet)
(always a tweet)
March 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
2 day change -1,400
(always a tweet)
(always a tweet)
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Are we all ignoring the fact that Vance becomes President if anything happens to Trump?
March 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Are we all ignoring the fact that Vance becomes President if anything happens to Trump?
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Trudeau: "They're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin- a lying, murderous, dictator. Make that make sense. Canadians are reasonable and we are polite. But we will not back down from a fight...Canada will be implementing 25% tariffs against $155b of American goods."
March 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Trudeau: "They're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin- a lying, murderous, dictator. Make that make sense. Canadians are reasonable and we are polite. But we will not back down from a fight...Canada will be implementing 25% tariffs against $155b of American goods."
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Let’s remember what this war is about: Ukrainian self-determination, an ability to choose its own future. Neither Trump nor Putin give that any regard.
February 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Let’s remember what this war is about: Ukrainian self-determination, an ability to choose its own future. Neither Trump nor Putin give that any regard.
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Imagine the shit a woman would get if she dared bring her toddler, on her shoulders, into the White House Oval Office for a press conference…
February 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Imagine the shit a woman would get if she dared bring her toddler, on her shoulders, into the White House Oval Office for a press conference…
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"We wanted to the chainsaw the western world into pieces, but [Trump] decided to cut through it himself."
February 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"We wanted to the chainsaw the western world into pieces, but [Trump] decided to cut through it himself."
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“Fairness for working people does not hold back growth and innovation - it drives it”
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner speaking at the Good Business Charter 5th Anniversary event today👏
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner speaking at the Good Business Charter 5th Anniversary event today👏
February 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“Fairness for working people does not hold back growth and innovation - it drives it”
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner speaking at the Good Business Charter 5th Anniversary event today👏
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner speaking at the Good Business Charter 5th Anniversary event today👏