(Pundit) Abu Qaid-e-Azam
@qaid-e-azam.bsky.social
Anthropologist | London-born, Haarlem resident.
Interests: Sufi music and poetry, Rumi’s philosophy, Sanskritic traditions, European political history, legal systems, and security studies.
"Life without liberty is like a body without spirit" Gibran
Interests: Sufi music and poetry, Rumi’s philosophy, Sanskritic traditions, European political history, legal systems, and security studies.
"Life without liberty is like a body without spirit" Gibran
A clear pattern @UKHomeOffice: instead of tackling complex issues intelligently, the HS of Asian origin will pivot to appeasing the far right.
Why? Maybe the a heady yet toxic mix of ambition, vanity, and the need for acceptance, bought at the cost of principle and morals proves too intoxicating..
Why? Maybe the a heady yet toxic mix of ambition, vanity, and the need for acceptance, bought at the cost of principle and morals proves too intoxicating..
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A clear pattern @UKHomeOffice: instead of tackling complex issues intelligently, the HS of Asian origin will pivot to appeasing the far right.
Why? Maybe the a heady yet toxic mix of ambition, vanity, and the need for acceptance, bought at the cost of principle and morals proves too intoxicating..
Why? Maybe the a heady yet toxic mix of ambition, vanity, and the need for acceptance, bought at the cost of principle and morals proves too intoxicating..
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This 👇 is an exceptionally good analysis, opening the debates to the points that matter.
Recommend to read it all!
Recommend to read it all!
New essay out today by me and @acjsissons.bsky.social - ‘Getting Britain out of the hole: a plan for the economy’. You can read the whole thing here getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
A chart mega-thread follows 🧵
A chart mega-thread follows 🧵
Getting Britain out of the hole
A plan for the UK economy
getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This 👇 is an exceptionally good analysis, opening the debates to the points that matter.
Recommend to read it all!
Recommend to read it all!
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Removing Article 50 would miss the point. The EU isn’t a cage, it’s a voluntary union built on shared consent. The goal isn’t to make leaving impossible, it’s to make belonging so valuable and functional that no member state ever wants to go.
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Removing Article 50 would miss the point. The EU isn’t a cage, it’s a voluntary union built on shared consent. The goal isn’t to make leaving impossible, it’s to make belonging so valuable and functional that no member state ever wants to go.
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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"You left Europe because you wanted less boats, you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more investment. You have less investment."
Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania on the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0
Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania on the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0
October 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"You left Europe because you wanted less boats, you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more investment. You have less investment."
Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania on the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0
Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania on the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0
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One of the things that has shocked me most in Brexit, but is little appreciated in the U.K., is how many people in the EU, have concluded that not only does the EU function perfectly well without the U.K., but that it actually works better without them. Even writing it still gives me a nasty jolt.
October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
One of the things that has shocked me most in Brexit, but is little appreciated in the U.K., is how many people in the EU, have concluded that not only does the EU function perfectly well without the U.K., but that it actually works better without them. Even writing it still gives me a nasty jolt.
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Sadly, there's a lot to be said for Marina Hyde's analysis here. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
October 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Sadly, there's a lot to be said for Marina Hyde's analysis here. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Support for Reform UK among British Indians is rising. Not surprising Hindu<>Muslim and Sikh<>Muslim tensions predate Britain’s presence in South Asia. Reform’s anti-immigration rhetoric offers a modern political outlet for old communal grievances.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Support for Reform UK increasing among British Indians, poll shows
Exclusive: Survey finds 13% of British Indians back Nigel Farage’s party compared with only 4% at last election
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Support for Reform UK among British Indians is rising. Not surprising Hindu<>Muslim and Sikh<>Muslim tensions predate Britain’s presence in South Asia. Reform’s anti-immigration rhetoric offers a modern political outlet for old communal grievances.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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It’s like parents indulging a spoilt child, who’s so badly behaved they can’t be let out in public - staying in a fairy tale castle; riding around in a golden carriage; lots of dressing up; toy soldiers; courtiers bowing and scraping; parades and banquets. Nauseating and excruciating. #statevisit
The pumpkin that got to go to the ball. “None of this is Disneyland,” says @skynewsrss.bsky.social, as Trump is given a ride in a gilded carriage around the grounds of Windsor Castle at vast expense without any members of the public allowed near. Surreal and ridiculous. #statevisit #StopTrump
September 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
It’s like parents indulging a spoilt child, who’s so badly behaved they can’t be let out in public - staying in a fairy tale castle; riding around in a golden carriage; lots of dressing up; toy soldiers; courtiers bowing and scraping; parades and banquets. Nauseating and excruciating. #statevisit
I need you to understand what this country feels like right now for those of us who look different. I'm sitting here, trying to plan for Saturday, make sure I don't even need to go to the corner shop for milk, like it's Christmas Day or lockdown. Why? Because I live near where Yaxley-Lennon will 1/
September 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Forensic analysis and astute observations from @nialloconghaile.bsky.social - hits the mark.
I hesitate to right this, but these are in response to my post that Europe is not responsible for negotiation delays, and it is best to correct the message.
Mr Draghi is right, Europe must move quicker on existential issues. We have been too passive in the face of internal+external threats
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Mr Draghi is right, Europe must move quicker on existential issues. We have been too passive in the face of internal+external threats
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August 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Forensic analysis and astute observations from @nialloconghaile.bsky.social - hits the mark.
An insightful and well observed piece by @orynski.eu - a refreshing call-to-realism for wannabe British joiners noting the UK’s path back to Europe must recognise that it’s not all about them. A timely and nuanced reflection.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
Rejoiners have to accept that it’s not all about us!
“Britain does not consider itself to be an equal – and the EU is the union of equals”, says Tomasz Orynski. Does the UK get it yet?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
August 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
An insightful and well observed piece by @orynski.eu - a refreshing call-to-realism for wannabe British joiners noting the UK’s path back to Europe must recognise that it’s not all about them. A timely and nuanced reflection.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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It is very nearly the tenth anniversary of that brief moment when, for 2 or 3 days, British newspapers remembered refugees are desperate human beings who need our help, rather than scum that it's okay to threaten with violence.
August 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It is very nearly the tenth anniversary of that brief moment when, for 2 or 3 days, British newspapers remembered refugees are desperate human beings who need our help, rather than scum that it's okay to threaten with violence.
This 👇🏼
The EU needs to shape its own future.
The US might still be able to impose themselves into the framework for a while longer (though a clean break from the US might soon become necessary…with all the consequences stemming from such a decision), the UK has no such importance.
The US might still be able to impose themselves into the framework for a while longer (though a clean break from the US might soon become necessary…with all the consequences stemming from such a decision), the UK has no such importance.
August 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
This 👇🏼
metro.co.uk/2025/08/06/m... thoughts & prayers, thoughts & prayers.
Millionaire trophy hunter gored to death by 1.3 tonne bull on African safari
Asher Watkins, 52, was tracking a 1.3 tonne Cape Buffalo bull, known as the Black Death, on Sunday when it suddenly charged at him at 35mph.
metro.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
metro.co.uk/2025/08/06/m... thoughts & prayers, thoughts & prayers.
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UK govt has ‘got the balance right’ on tax, says Rachel Reeves.
Not addressed Tory legacy.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Capital gains & dividends taxed at lower rates than wages, recipients don't pay NIC
Mansions and modest homes pay same council tax
Not addressed Tory legacy.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Capital gains & dividends taxed at lower rates than wages, recipients don't pay NIC
Mansions and modest homes pay same council tax
UK government has ‘got the balance right’ on tax, says Rachel Reeves
Chancellor responds to calls for wealth tax on millionaire households
www.theguardian.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
UK govt has ‘got the balance right’ on tax, says Rachel Reeves.
Not addressed Tory legacy.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Capital gains & dividends taxed at lower rates than wages, recipients don't pay NIC
Mansions and modest homes pay same council tax
Not addressed Tory legacy.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Capital gains & dividends taxed at lower rates than wages, recipients don't pay NIC
Mansions and modest homes pay same council tax
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Former Tory MP Adam Holloway has defected to Reform. As someone who 'mistakenly' overclaimed £1,000 on expenses, defended an MP who sexually assaulted a 15 year old and tried to influence a judge over another MP charged with sexual assault, he should fit in perfectly.
August 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Former Tory MP Adam Holloway has defected to Reform. As someone who 'mistakenly' overclaimed £1,000 on expenses, defended an MP who sexually assaulted a 15 year old and tried to influence a judge over another MP charged with sexual assault, he should fit in perfectly.
Not forgetting:-
1 in 5 of all NHS workers
1 in 3 of all NHS Doctors, &
1 in 3 of all NHS Nurses.
1 in 5 of all NHS workers
1 in 3 of all NHS Doctors, &
1 in 3 of all NHS Nurses.
1 in 3 doctors were born overseas.
1 in 2 builders were born overseas.
1 in 6 nurses were born overseas.
1 in 4 transport workers were born overseas.
1 in 7 UK business founders were born overseas.
1 in 5 university academics were born overseas.
The UK would be screwed without them.
1 in 2 builders were born overseas.
1 in 6 nurses were born overseas.
1 in 4 transport workers were born overseas.
1 in 7 UK business founders were born overseas.
1 in 5 university academics were born overseas.
The UK would be screwed without them.
August 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Not forgetting:-
1 in 5 of all NHS workers
1 in 3 of all NHS Doctors, &
1 in 3 of all NHS Nurses.
1 in 5 of all NHS workers
1 in 3 of all NHS Doctors, &
1 in 3 of all NHS Nurses.
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sad isn't it @sheffieldforeurope.bsky.social @SarahMurphy
July 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
sad isn't it @sheffieldforeurope.bsky.social @SarahMurphy
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Zionism has weaponized Jewish trauma as a tool for power, control and carte blanche authority to commit genocide.
July 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Zionism has weaponized Jewish trauma as a tool for power, control and carte blanche authority to commit genocide.
Who could've seen this coming… apart from everyone with a map, a brain, or the faintest grasp of EU law?
But no—Britain swaggered out, clutching its Gibraltar passport, & expected the red carpet. Colonial arrogance dies hard. #BrexitReality #EntitlementDeluxe
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/lif...
But no—Britain swaggered out, clutching its Gibraltar passport, & expected the red carpet. Colonial arrogance dies hard. #BrexitReality #EntitlementDeluxe
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/lif...
The two passport requirements Brits must meet to travel to Gibraltar
www.independent.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Who could've seen this coming… apart from everyone with a map, a brain, or the faintest grasp of EU law?
But no—Britain swaggered out, clutching its Gibraltar passport, & expected the red carpet. Colonial arrogance dies hard. #BrexitReality #EntitlementDeluxe
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/lif...
But no—Britain swaggered out, clutching its Gibraltar passport, & expected the red carpet. Colonial arrogance dies hard. #BrexitReality #EntitlementDeluxe
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/lif...