paul hughes
@paulwh.bsky.social
Social history, lgbtq , bit of politics,and culture ,love travel ,Bsc in law
this is probably the same think tank that says tariffs and tax cuts
Bit of Brexit nostalgia for you as right-wing thinktank publishes a report on Brexit that denies the laws of economics apply to UK-EU relations, with no credibility whatsoever. Conservative politician endorsement lowers their reputation. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Brexit much less damaging to British exports than claimed, says Hunt
The former chancellor said he believed ‘many claims about the impact of Brexit upon the UK’s economy were exaggerated’.
www.independent.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
this is probably the same think tank that says tariffs and tax cuts
if it’s eu tax payer money ,just like the uk they need to be accountable
“Arms groups from the US, UK and Turkey will be excluded from a €150bn EU defence fund unless their governments sign security pacts with Brussels” - Entirely sensible, hopefully the UK will soon sign a security pact.
March 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
if it’s eu tax payer money ,just like the uk they need to be accountable
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“The ‘nasty party’ is back — this time wearing a red rose.” 🌹
This is brutal. 👇
This is brutal. 👇
The Nasty Party is back
The ‘nasty party’ is back—this time wearing a red rose. Labour’s Wes Streeting claims mental health is ‘overdiagnosed.’
northeastbylines.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“The ‘nasty party’ is back — this time wearing a red rose.” 🌹
This is brutal. 👇
This is brutal. 👇
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The Guardian view on benefit cuts: “It is shameful for a Labour government to place a higher value on fiscal rules, and commitments not to raise taxes, than on the needs of disabled people. Campaigners must keep fighting”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on benefit cuts: these harmful changes must be fought | Editorial
Editorial: Reform of a flawed social security system is needed. But reducing payments to disabled claimants will only increase hardship
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The Guardian view on benefit cuts: “It is shameful for a Labour government to place a higher value on fiscal rules, and commitments not to raise taxes, than on the needs of disabled people. Campaigners must keep fighting”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Liz Kendall and her husband reportedly earn a combined £750,000 a year
Today Liz Kendall announced that a million of the poorest in our society will lose £4,000 a year
Make of that what you will
Today Liz Kendall announced that a million of the poorest in our society will lose £4,000 a year
Make of that what you will
March 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Liz Kendall and her husband reportedly earn a combined £750,000 a year
Today Liz Kendall announced that a million of the poorest in our society will lose £4,000 a year
Make of that what you will
Today Liz Kendall announced that a million of the poorest in our society will lose £4,000 a year
Make of that what you will
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The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road. For now Starmer can say there is a middle way, but Trump will soon force Britain to pick a side. Britain’s economic and strategic interests will point to the European path. 👍👍👍
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road | Editorial
Editorial: For now Keir Starmer can say there is a middle way, but Donald Trump will soon force Britain to pick a side
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:14 AM
The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road. For now Starmer can say there is a middle way, but Trump will soon force Britain to pick a side. Britain’s economic and strategic interests will point to the European path. 👍👍👍
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
we have had the dark ages ,the enlightenment,the renaissance,the world war ,the cold war ,now it seems we are in the era of self harm and stupidity .
March 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
we have had the dark ages ,the enlightenment,the renaissance,the world war ,the cold war ,now it seems we are in the era of self harm and stupidity .
quite the headline ,but true
Australian newspaper "The Sun-Herald" opinion piece calls it out. American msm, take notes.
March 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
quite the headline ,but true
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For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
edition.cnn.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
this is what was stated before the election i believe , it now it’s affecting people reality is kicking in
A majority of Americans worry that Elon Musk's drive to slash the federal government could hurt services their communities depend on and believe that billionaires have too much influence on President Trump's administration, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found reut.rs/3EKIE7o
Americans worry Musk's campaign to slash government could hurt services, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
The poll also found a majority of Americans believe that billionaires have too much influence on Trump's administration.
reut.rs
February 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
this is what was stated before the election i believe , it now it’s affecting people reality is kicking in
chilling
The Senate just confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director.
Here's what you need to know about Patel:
-He has an enemies list.
-He's the one person who would do anything for Trump.
Here's what you need to know about Patel:
-He has an enemies list.
-He's the one person who would do anything for Trump.
Kash Patel Has an Enemies List. He Will Soon Have the Resources to Act on It.
You, incoming FBI Director Kash Patel, are someone who has carved all Americans into worthless enemies and pristine loyalists.
slate.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
chilling
this kind of thing reminds me of james bond in moonraker ,maybe musk has been watching it and getting ideas
The list of things Musk will kill to accelerate his Mars base for a million people is growing steadily.
Add the International Space Station to the list with net zero, USAID, NIH research grants, the Artemis program…
Keep his proxies Reform UK and AfD as far away from power as possible!!
Add the International Space Station to the list with net zero, USAID, NIH research grants, the Artemis program…
Keep his proxies Reform UK and AfD as far away from power as possible!!
February 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
this kind of thing reminds me of james bond in moonraker ,maybe musk has been watching it and getting ideas
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We must not...
❌ Slash benefits for short term savings.
🟥Fuelling hunger, poverty, debt, homelessness.
🟥Pile more pressure on public services.
🟥Holding back growth.
Read our proposals here: www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
❌ Slash benefits for short term savings.
🟥Fuelling hunger, poverty, debt, homelessness.
🟥Pile more pressure on public services.
🟥Holding back growth.
Read our proposals here: www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
Why 2025 is a big year for tackling hunger and hardship | Trussell
We’ve set out our priorities for the UK government’s Spending Review and Child Poverty Strategy, both due to be announced this summer.
www.trussell.org.uk
February 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We must not...
❌ Slash benefits for short term savings.
🟥Fuelling hunger, poverty, debt, homelessness.
🟥Pile more pressure on public services.
🟥Holding back growth.
Read our proposals here: www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
❌ Slash benefits for short term savings.
🟥Fuelling hunger, poverty, debt, homelessness.
🟥Pile more pressure on public services.
🟥Holding back growth.
Read our proposals here: www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
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SCOOP: The director of data science and engineering for the United States Digital Service—which Elon Musk rebranded as the US DOGE Service—has resigned from her position. “I do not believe that DOGE can continue to deliver the work of USDS, based on their actions so far,” she said.
USDS Engineering Director Resigns: ‘This Is Not the Mission I Came to Serve’
“I do not believe that DOGE can continue to deliver the work of USDS, based on their actions so far,” wrote Anne Marshall in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday.
wrd.cm
February 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
SCOOP: The director of data science and engineering for the United States Digital Service—which Elon Musk rebranded as the US DOGE Service—has resigned from her position. “I do not believe that DOGE can continue to deliver the work of USDS, based on their actions so far,” she said.
Trump does not care about peace ,all he wants is a sham peace deal so he can get a nobel peace prize .after 18 months , two years russia will re invade , Trump won’t stop him they will cause havoc ,but Trump will have his prize and not care
February 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Trump does not care about peace ,all he wants is a sham peace deal so he can get a nobel peace prize .after 18 months , two years russia will re invade , Trump won’t stop him they will cause havoc ,but Trump will have his prize and not care
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In this new world, if you're not around the table, you're on the menu.
If China, Russia, US are allowed to decide Europe's future, our future won't be ours.
European leaders...lead!
on.ft.com/3CQFzlI
If China, Russia, US are allowed to decide Europe's future, our future won't be ours.
European leaders...lead!
on.ft.com/3CQFzlI
Who will defend Europe?
Caught between an aggressive Russia and a disengaging America, the continent’s western democracies must now rearm — or pay the price
on.ft.com
February 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
In this new world, if you're not around the table, you're on the menu.
If China, Russia, US are allowed to decide Europe's future, our future won't be ours.
European leaders...lead!
on.ft.com/3CQFzlI
If China, Russia, US are allowed to decide Europe's future, our future won't be ours.
European leaders...lead!
on.ft.com/3CQFzlI
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🔥 Lord Sumption says US is now “very, very” unreliable ally -
- and the UK should disentangle from it.
Absolutely right.
- and the UK should disentangle from it.
Absolutely right.
February 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🔥 Lord Sumption says US is now “very, very” unreliable ally -
- and the UK should disentangle from it.
Absolutely right.
- and the UK should disentangle from it.
Absolutely right.
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Unlike with Brexit, Labour don't have years to fix their stance towards Ukraine, the rest of Europe, and towards the USA under Trump's terror rule.
They have months at best, weeks if they're lucky, to formulate a firm stance. But events may also overtake them in days.
The fence-sitting MUST end.
They have months at best, weeks if they're lucky, to formulate a firm stance. But events may also overtake them in days.
The fence-sitting MUST end.
February 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Unlike with Brexit, Labour don't have years to fix their stance towards Ukraine, the rest of Europe, and towards the USA under Trump's terror rule.
They have months at best, weeks if they're lucky, to formulate a firm stance. But events may also overtake them in days.
The fence-sitting MUST end.
They have months at best, weeks if they're lucky, to formulate a firm stance. But events may also overtake them in days.
The fence-sitting MUST end.
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Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.
On Ukraine, Europe must step into the void | Virgin
www.virgin.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.
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The brilliant brains of corporate America somehow failed to notice that an incoherent trade policy would damage US production, not least when allied to restrictions on migration and giving a lunatic free rein over government spending.
www.ft.com/content/a7c9...
www.ft.com/content/a7c9...
Is corporate America already souring on Trump?
Optimism at the prospect of tax cuts and lighter regulation has given way to anxiety over trade policies
www.ft.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The brilliant brains of corporate America somehow failed to notice that an incoherent trade policy would damage US production, not least when allied to restrictions on migration and giving a lunatic free rein over government spending.
www.ft.com/content/a7c9...
www.ft.com/content/a7c9...
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100% this.
Cracking read. We either have morals and pride - or we don't.
Cracking read. We either have morals and pride - or we don't.
It is time to end the special relationship with Trump
Donald Trump in the White House: a relationship with a dishonest sexual predator and convicted criminal isn't a relationship. It's abuse
centralbylines.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
100% this.
Cracking read. We either have morals and pride - or we don't.
Cracking read. We either have morals and pride - or we don't.
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Vance & Trump are both clearly enemies of Europe.
Which is fine. That will only make us stronger and force Europe to become what the world needs it to be. ✊🇪🇺
Which is fine. That will only make us stronger and force Europe to become what the world needs it to be. ✊🇪🇺
February 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Vance & Trump are both clearly enemies of Europe.
Which is fine. That will only make us stronger and force Europe to become what the world needs it to be. ✊🇪🇺
Which is fine. That will only make us stronger and force Europe to become what the world needs it to be. ✊🇪🇺
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Musk, Vance & Trump all misrepresent democracy.
When they say “democracy”, they mean a free-for-all with no rule of law, where the winner takes all.
When Europe says “democracy”, we mean proportional representation, collaborative politics, citizen rights, and agreed guide rails guaranteed by law.
When they say “democracy”, they mean a free-for-all with no rule of law, where the winner takes all.
When Europe says “democracy”, we mean proportional representation, collaborative politics, citizen rights, and agreed guide rails guaranteed by law.
February 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Musk, Vance & Trump all misrepresent democracy.
When they say “democracy”, they mean a free-for-all with no rule of law, where the winner takes all.
When Europe says “democracy”, we mean proportional representation, collaborative politics, citizen rights, and agreed guide rails guaranteed by law.
When they say “democracy”, they mean a free-for-all with no rule of law, where the winner takes all.
When Europe says “democracy”, we mean proportional representation, collaborative politics, citizen rights, and agreed guide rails guaranteed by law.
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You have to remember that when the populist nationalists say free speech what they mean is just speech they agree with. It is the classic opposite meaning.
They hate the free speech of their opponents.
They hate the free speech of their opponents.
February 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
You have to remember that when the populist nationalists say free speech what they mean is just speech they agree with. It is the classic opposite meaning.
They hate the free speech of their opponents.
They hate the free speech of their opponents.
so much for vance’s speach to europe about suppressing free speech ,it seems free speech only acceptable to the trump administration is allowed
Trump has banned the Associated Press wire service from the White House and Air Force One for not using the imaginary term Gulf of America.
February 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
so much for vance’s speach to europe about suppressing free speech ,it seems free speech only acceptable to the trump administration is allowed