Philosophical Phil
@philosophical-phil.bsky.social
#FPBE, Rejoin, European, failing to make sense of Brexit Britain, but sailing frees the spirit, cycling keeps me fit, music nourishes the soul. Francophile with genes to back it up. My dog is my master, obviously.
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Fascinating time capsule from @ottocr.at .
A hard read for British nationalists, but the system doesn't work for Scotland (and Ni and Wales).
I would argue that it's not just political and administrative; there is now a major cultural chasm, in that not enough people feel British.
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A hard read for British nationalists, but the system doesn't work for Scotland (and Ni and Wales).
I would argue that it's not just political and administrative; there is now a major cultural chasm, in that not enough people feel British.
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June 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Fascinating time capsule from @ottocr.at .
A hard read for British nationalists, but the system doesn't work for Scotland (and Ni and Wales).
I would argue that it's not just political and administrative; there is now a major cultural chasm, in that not enough people feel British.
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A hard read for British nationalists, but the system doesn't work for Scotland (and Ni and Wales).
I would argue that it's not just political and administrative; there is now a major cultural chasm, in that not enough people feel British.
1
Let's Make Pragmatism Sovereign Again.
Brexit was about taking back control for many people…
…now James Newell argues that the new UK/EU agreement enhances our sovereignty
…now James Newell argues that the new UK/EU agreement enhances our sovereignty
Brexit supporters worried about sovereignty should be happy
Brexit was about taking back control for many people, now James Newell argues that the new UK/EU agreement enhances our sovereignty
northwestbylines.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Let's Make Pragmatism Sovereign Again.
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I understand Labour is scared of taking on the false narrative of Brexit but the “not in my lifetime” shtick is a tacit admission that Brexit is doing harm to the UK and Labour doesn’t have the wherewithal to counter it. That’s an admission of weakness and people can feel it. 2/2
May 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I understand Labour is scared of taking on the false narrative of Brexit but the “not in my lifetime” shtick is a tacit admission that Brexit is doing harm to the UK and Labour doesn’t have the wherewithal to counter it. That’s an admission of weakness and people can feel it. 2/2
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Every stone you turn over, trying to fix what's ailing the UK, you find Brexit. Sometimes a lot, sometimes a little, but always some. Usually of the red line variety that can't be productively worked around.
Until addressed, UK will be stuck w/ expensive ugly kludges that don't really work.
Until addressed, UK will be stuck w/ expensive ugly kludges that don't really work.
May 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Every stone you turn over, trying to fix what's ailing the UK, you find Brexit. Sometimes a lot, sometimes a little, but always some. Usually of the red line variety that can't be productively worked around.
Until addressed, UK will be stuck w/ expensive ugly kludges that don't really work.
Until addressed, UK will be stuck w/ expensive ugly kludges that don't really work.
So whilst the New Deal was being thrashed out, the Neo-Liberals were planning a different future. It's taken a while, but now they're here - the decades of dark money funding opaque think tanks and infiltrating academic and political institutions is coming to fruition.
Jeez. RFK Jr. threatens to bar government scientists from publishing in leading medical journals
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
RFK Jr. threatens to bar government scientists from publishing in leading medical journals
The health secretary said the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association and The Lancet are in bed with pharma.
www.politico.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
So whilst the New Deal was being thrashed out, the Neo-Liberals were planning a different future. It's taken a while, but now they're here - the decades of dark money funding opaque think tanks and infiltrating academic and political institutions is coming to fruition.
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Where US diplomats now adopt Far Right narratives that accuse the EU and UK of betraying a Western civilisation that Trump's elites believe is now only embodied in MAGA American supremacism.
Anti-European fanaticism as American state dogma
statedept.substack.com/p/the-need-f...
Anti-European fanaticism as American state dogma
statedept.substack.com/p/the-need-f...
May 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Where US diplomats now adopt Far Right narratives that accuse the EU and UK of betraying a Western civilisation that Trump's elites believe is now only embodied in MAGA American supremacism.
Anti-European fanaticism as American state dogma
statedept.substack.com/p/the-need-f...
Anti-European fanaticism as American state dogma
statedept.substack.com/p/the-need-f...
"Like the inquisitors of old, who persecuted Galileo for daring to notice that the sun did not, in fact, revolve around the Earth, they believe that truth-seeking imperils their hold on power."
That’s a lede @adamserwer.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
May 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM
"Like the inquisitors of old, who persecuted Galileo for daring to notice that the sun did not, in fact, revolve around the Earth, they believe that truth-seeking imperils their hold on power."
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Salmon Scotland: "We congratulate the UK gov't on securing this deal with the EU, which will slash red tape and speed up the delivery of our premium salmon to market." ~AA #NotAllFish
Source: www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Source: www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
May 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Salmon Scotland: "We congratulate the UK gov't on securing this deal with the EU, which will slash red tape and speed up the delivery of our premium salmon to market." ~AA #NotAllFish
Source: www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Source: www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Reeves noticeably more enthusiastic on repairing the EU relationship than other ministers. The reason why is obvious. She's the chancellor. She's the one who actually has to deliver on growth
"But our biggest trading partners are our friends in the European Union, and for too long it's been too difficult to export, to bring in talent, to trade with our nearest neighbours" Reeves.
news.sky.com/story/politi...
news.sky.com/story/politi...
Politics latest: UK and EU sign post-Brexit reset deal - details of agreement emerge
Sir Keir Starmer's bid to secure a new deal with the European Union went "down to the wire" ahead of a major summit with the bloc taking place in London today.
news.sky.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Reeves noticeably more enthusiastic on repairing the EU relationship than other ministers. The reason why is obvious. She's the chancellor. She's the one who actually has to deliver on growth
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It shouldn’t take the “destructive chaos” of Trump for British voters to desert Farage. We’re already living in the Brexit mess he helped make.
But tragically, some prefer prejudice to policy and kid themselves that the Trump-loving grifter is the answer, rather than the problem.
(Letter, Times)
But tragically, some prefer prejudice to policy and kid themselves that the Trump-loving grifter is the answer, rather than the problem.
(Letter, Times)
April 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM
It shouldn’t take the “destructive chaos” of Trump for British voters to desert Farage. We’re already living in the Brexit mess he helped make.
But tragically, some prefer prejudice to policy and kid themselves that the Trump-loving grifter is the answer, rather than the problem.
(Letter, Times)
But tragically, some prefer prejudice to policy and kid themselves that the Trump-loving grifter is the answer, rather than the problem.
(Letter, Times)
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It’s our final day celebrating our birthday and 100 days since Trump’s inauguration. Today our focus turns to America
Here is founder @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social to give you all the details on a new Bylines Network initiative bringing a voice to Americans 👇🏻/1
Here is founder @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social to give you all the details on a new Bylines Network initiative bringing a voice to Americans 👇🏻/1
April 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
It’s our final day celebrating our birthday and 100 days since Trump’s inauguration. Today our focus turns to America
Here is founder @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social to give you all the details on a new Bylines Network initiative bringing a voice to Americans 👇🏻/1
Here is founder @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social to give you all the details on a new Bylines Network initiative bringing a voice to Americans 👇🏻/1
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🚨It would be extremely damaging for the Government to come away empty-handed from the UK-EU summit in May.
"43% to 14% - so three times the number - expect the government to be pursuing a deeper relationship with Europe rather than with the US."
@pimlicat.bsky.social 👇
"43% to 14% - so three times the number - expect the government to be pursuing a deeper relationship with Europe rather than with the US."
@pimlicat.bsky.social 👇
April 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🚨It would be extremely damaging for the Government to come away empty-handed from the UK-EU summit in May.
"43% to 14% - so three times the number - expect the government to be pursuing a deeper relationship with Europe rather than with the US."
@pimlicat.bsky.social 👇
"43% to 14% - so three times the number - expect the government to be pursuing a deeper relationship with Europe rather than with the US."
@pimlicat.bsky.social 👇
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Brexit was, is and always will be an utter disaster and I will not vote for any party that wilfully continues with this madness.
a blue flag with yellow stars on it is waving in the wind
Alt: a blue flag with yellow stars on it is waving in the wind
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April 29, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Brexit was, is and always will be an utter disaster and I will not vote for any party that wilfully continues with this madness.
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Formal declaration is set to commit the UK and EU to a “new strategic partnership... maintaining global economic stability and our mutual commitment to free and open trade,” as well as “unwavering commitment” to Ukraine. ~AA
‼️BREAKING: 19th May Summit Latest - this confirms much of what we've heard and I've mentioned on @quietriotpod.bsky.social - a 'strategic partnership' will fire the starting gun on the thorny trade related issues of the TCA review in 2026.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
UK and EU to defy Trump with ‘free and open trade’ declaration
The draft U.K.-EU agreement is one of several being drawn up ahead of a May 19 summit.
www.politico.eu
April 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Formal declaration is set to commit the UK and EU to a “new strategic partnership... maintaining global economic stability and our mutual commitment to free and open trade,” as well as “unwavering commitment” to Ukraine. ~AA
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This is precisely why renewables are key to energy and national security. No bad actor can simply switch off the supply of sun or wind, or make them more expensive on a whim. Some countries recognized this years ago; some did not.
April 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
This is precisely why renewables are key to energy and national security. No bad actor can simply switch off the supply of sun or wind, or make them more expensive on a whim. Some countries recognized this years ago; some did not.
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🚨🚨 @ec.europa.eu president @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has just declared that Big Tech companies including X, Meta, Apple & TikTok should be aware the bloc is ready to enforce its full digital rulebook no matter who is in charge of these firms or where they're located.🧵 www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Von der Leyen warns X, Meta, TikTok to play by the rules in Europe — no matter who’s CEO
The European Commission will enforce its digital rulebook without fear, said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
www.politico.eu
April 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
🚨🚨 @ec.europa.eu president @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has just declared that Big Tech companies including X, Meta, Apple & TikTok should be aware the bloc is ready to enforce its full digital rulebook no matter who is in charge of these firms or where they're located.🧵 www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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British Steel shut site after Richard Tice's firm threatened to hike rent
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
British Steel shut site after Richard Tice's firm threatened to hike rent
Richard Tice has called for the government to save British Steel but the former boss of the firm is a director of Quidnet REIT, which bought the firm's site in Darlington in 2022
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
April 13, 2025 at 5:19 AM
British Steel shut site after Richard Tice's firm threatened to hike rent
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
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Strong evidence we are in fact in the “stupid” timeline.
April 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Strong evidence we are in fact in the “stupid” timeline.
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Excellent. Can we have our water back now too, please, and decrappify it?
MPs debate emergency law to take control of British Steel after Chinese owners’ ‘excessive’ demands – live
No 10 has published a draft law that would give the business secretary the power to direct the company
www.theguardian.com
April 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Excellent. Can we have our water back now too, please, and decrappify it?
US citizens getting their version of Brexit - the humiliation abroad of admitting what your country has become.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump era leaves US tourists in Paris feeling ashamed
American visitors tell the BBC they're keeping quiet about their nationality abroad.
www.bbc.com
April 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
US citizens getting their version of Brexit - the humiliation abroad of admitting what your country has become.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇪🇺 China and European Union in talks to abolish EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
April 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇪🇺 China and European Union in talks to abolish EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
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One man is standing up for the rule of law in Britain. His reward is to be savagely attacked by right wing think tanks, newspapers & politicians. They understand where the battle against populism is taking place. And they've marshalled their forces accordingly.
iandunt.substack.com/p/a-good-man...
iandunt.substack.com/p/a-good-man...
April 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
One man is standing up for the rule of law in Britain. His reward is to be savagely attacked by right wing think tanks, newspapers & politicians. They understand where the battle against populism is taking place. And they've marshalled their forces accordingly.
iandunt.substack.com/p/a-good-man...
iandunt.substack.com/p/a-good-man...
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"He made $2.5bn and he made $900m, that's not bad."
The Founding Father's would have had all these guys in front of a firing squad.
The Founding Father's would have had all these guys in front of a firing squad.
April 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
"He made $2.5bn and he made $900m, that's not bad."
The Founding Father's would have had all these guys in front of a firing squad.
The Founding Father's would have had all these guys in front of a firing squad.
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I want you to understand how unusual the moves were today.
Before Trump announced a pause, there was HUGE $QQQ volume on a 460C expiring 04/17.
They were bought for $0.85 and ran to as high as $31 per contract!!!
This was before any news.
Later in the day, it rallied 2000% in ten minutes.
Before Trump announced a pause, there was HUGE $QQQ volume on a 460C expiring 04/17.
They were bought for $0.85 and ran to as high as $31 per contract!!!
This was before any news.
Later in the day, it rallied 2000% in ten minutes.
April 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I want you to understand how unusual the moves were today.
Before Trump announced a pause, there was HUGE $QQQ volume on a 460C expiring 04/17.
They were bought for $0.85 and ran to as high as $31 per contract!!!
This was before any news.
Later in the day, it rallied 2000% in ten minutes.
Before Trump announced a pause, there was HUGE $QQQ volume on a 460C expiring 04/17.
They were bought for $0.85 and ran to as high as $31 per contract!!!
This was before any news.
Later in the day, it rallied 2000% in ten minutes.