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Clive Lewis has always been one of the most thoughtful and interesting person on the Labour left. This article on how Britain responds to the challenge Trump poses to the Western security architecture is therefore well worth reading.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain must see being ditched by Donald Trump for what it really is: a great opportunity | Clive Lewis
A line has been crossed. There is a bold way to think again about our defence, social spending and foreign policy, says Labour MP Clive Lewis
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Clive Lewis has always been one of the most thoughtful and interesting person on the Labour left. This article on how Britain responds to the challenge Trump poses to the Western security architecture is therefore well worth reading.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Just fyi, if you take issue with using other ppl’s preferred pronouns, then you _have_ to believe that you know *all of those ppl better than they know themselves - which, in turn, means that you’re an abject dumbass and you need to shut the fuck up because you’re failing at life.
You’re welcome
You’re welcome
February 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Just fyi, if you take issue with using other ppl’s preferred pronouns, then you _have_ to believe that you know *all of those ppl better than they know themselves - which, in turn, means that you’re an abject dumbass and you need to shut the fuck up because you’re failing at life.
You’re welcome
You’re welcome
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Europe has had nearly a decade to respond to the Trump threat. It has utterly failed to do so. We can't pretend anymore. US leadership is gone. You cannot hide in their embrace. Europe either stands up for itself now or it serves itself to Russia piecemeal.
February 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Europe has had nearly a decade to respond to the Trump threat. It has utterly failed to do so. We can't pretend anymore. US leadership is gone. You cannot hide in their embrace. Europe either stands up for itself now or it serves itself to Russia piecemeal.
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There are always times in politics where both sides of the aisle have to come together. Badenoch cannot handle that, she needs to use fictitious "culture wars" battles, because she can't comprehend real world issues which require unity. It is just appalling politics, as much as anything else.
The world is on fire and Kemi Badenoch is giving a speech to a Tory think tank in which she says that "as the world becomes more complicated" it is "pronouns and DEI" that are "the real poison in our society".
Sunak has given full support to Starmer on Ukraine. She still has not responded.
Sunak has given full support to Starmer on Ukraine. She still has not responded.
February 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
There are always times in politics where both sides of the aisle have to come together. Badenoch cannot handle that, she needs to use fictitious "culture wars" battles, because she can't comprehend real world issues which require unity. It is just appalling politics, as much as anything else.
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Why was he ever a member??
February 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Why was he ever a member??
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I deeply regret the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum exports.
The EU will act to safeguard its economic interests.
We will protect our workers, businesses and consumers.
Read more → europa.eu/!9TPG6B
The EU will act to safeguard its economic interests.
We will protect our workers, businesses and consumers.
Read more → europa.eu/!9TPG6B
February 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I deeply regret the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum exports.
The EU will act to safeguard its economic interests.
We will protect our workers, businesses and consumers.
Read more → europa.eu/!9TPG6B
The EU will act to safeguard its economic interests.
We will protect our workers, businesses and consumers.
Read more → europa.eu/!9TPG6B
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Reposted by Lida Graupner
Working on some other projects at the mo and no longer covering UK migration politics so often, but I had a chat with @archiebland.bsky.social for this morning's Guardian newsletter about Labour, if you want to know my thoughts. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Tuesday briefing: Will Labour’s own ‘go home’ moment work – or lead to more desperate measures?
In today’s newsletter: As the Home Office trails a tough new stance against illegal immigration, Daniel Trilling explains what an alternative approach might look like
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Working on some other projects at the mo and no longer covering UK migration politics so often, but I had a chat with @archiebland.bsky.social for this morning's Guardian newsletter about Labour, if you want to know my thoughts. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
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‘Not acceptable’: Slot demands derby response from Liverpool after Cup exit
‘Not acceptable’: Slot demands derby response from Liverpool after Cup exit
* Liverpool face Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday
* ‘We have to show a different side of us tomorrow’
Arne Slot has described Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat by Plymouth as unacceptable and demanded a response in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison…
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
‘Not acceptable’: Slot demands derby response from Liverpool after Cup exit
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Wow! What a scam! How many more are using the same* techniques?
Good detective work by Dan Neidle.
Who's going after this story @vicderbyshire.bsky.social @kayburley.bsky.social @newsagents.bsky.social
*Obvs, not Michelle Mone and her ilk. They just operate in plain sight with apparent impunity..
Good detective work by Dan Neidle.
Who's going after this story @vicderbyshire.bsky.social @kayburley.bsky.social @newsagents.bsky.social
*Obvs, not Michelle Mone and her ilk. They just operate in plain sight with apparent impunity..
There are companies worth £50bn* based in this terraced house in Bolton.
Turns out they also have a bank. With a valid VAT registration number.
(*on paper)
Turns out they also have a bank. With a valid VAT registration number.
(*on paper)
February 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Wow! What a scam! How many more are using the same* techniques?
Good detective work by Dan Neidle.
Who's going after this story @vicderbyshire.bsky.social @kayburley.bsky.social @newsagents.bsky.social
*Obvs, not Michelle Mone and her ilk. They just operate in plain sight with apparent impunity..
Good detective work by Dan Neidle.
Who's going after this story @vicderbyshire.bsky.social @kayburley.bsky.social @newsagents.bsky.social
*Obvs, not Michelle Mone and her ilk. They just operate in plain sight with apparent impunity..
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We've created something precious in Europe. We should protect it.
And here it is when you want to be a part of it.
To quote Michel Barnier, you know the terms.
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bsky.app/profile/nial...
And here it is when you want to be a part of it.
To quote Michel Barnier, you know the terms.
9
bsky.app/profile/nial...
It's Friday. I'd like to take a moment to tweet something positive that an overarching political apparatus like Europe's allows: enhanced cross-border cooperation.
(ooooh, that woke you up, didn't it!)
A 🧵
Saarbruecken (Saar-Lorraine-Luxembourg-Rhin)
(ooooh, that woke you up, didn't it!)
A 🧵
Saarbruecken (Saar-Lorraine-Luxembourg-Rhin)
January 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We've created something precious in Europe. We should protect it.
And here it is when you want to be a part of it.
To quote Michel Barnier, you know the terms.
9
bsky.app/profile/nial...
And here it is when you want to be a part of it.
To quote Michel Barnier, you know the terms.
9
bsky.app/profile/nial...
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None of this lonely sycophancy, negotiating and risk would be happening if it weren’t for Brexit. It’s backed us into a corner, forcing us to spend huge amounts of time and resource trying to pick up scraps and protect our best interests.
@davidheniguk.bsky.social describes the grim dilemma well.
@davidheniguk.bsky.social describes the grim dilemma well.
January 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
None of this lonely sycophancy, negotiating and risk would be happening if it weren’t for Brexit. It’s backed us into a corner, forcing us to spend huge amounts of time and resource trying to pick up scraps and protect our best interests.
@davidheniguk.bsky.social describes the grim dilemma well.
@davidheniguk.bsky.social describes the grim dilemma well.
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I don't know who he is but he seemed so angry with me that I had to paint him.
January 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I don't know who he is but he seemed so angry with me that I had to paint him.
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Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats' “Nothing to see here” says Zuckerberg (quite literally if you’re looking for information about the Democrats - over 3 million results if you search Republican. How odd?)! #bbcpm
January 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats' “Nothing to see here” says Zuckerberg (quite literally if you’re looking for information about the Democrats - over 3 million results if you search Republican. How odd?)! #bbcpm
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Margaret Thatcher’s many cruel and insensitive statements throughout her premiership fractured the UK’s economic heartland | David Murray
@chartalist.bsky.social
@chartalist.bsky.social
The Iron Lady’s lack of empathy created the UK rust belt
Margaret Thatcher’s many cruel and insensitive statements throughout her premiership fractured the UK’s economic heartland
bylines.scot
January 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Margaret Thatcher’s many cruel and insensitive statements throughout her premiership fractured the UK’s economic heartland | David Murray
@chartalist.bsky.social
@chartalist.bsky.social
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You can see the whole slideshow, with details of how they plan to ID anonymous Wikipedia editors, here:
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forward.com
January 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
You can see the whole slideshow, with details of how they plan to ID anonymous Wikipedia editors, here:
forward.com/wp-content/u...
forward.com/wp-content/u...
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Scoop: I obtained a confidential presentation outlining how a major conservative think tanks plans to go after volunteer editors on Wikipedia who it says are "abusing their position" and promoting antisemitism
forward.com/news/686797/...
forward.com/news/686797/...
Scoop: Heritage Foundation plans to ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors
The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat antisemitism.
forward.com
January 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Scoop: I obtained a confidential presentation outlining how a major conservative think tanks plans to go after volunteer editors on Wikipedia who it says are "abusing their position" and promoting antisemitism
forward.com/news/686797/...
forward.com/news/686797/...
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The flippant/snarky tone of Playbook works better for Westminster village nonsense than for child sex abuse
January 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The flippant/snarky tone of Playbook works better for Westminster village nonsense than for child sex abuse
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Interesting and fruitful excursion by @pmdfoster.bsky.social into the deep end of post-Brexit trade/regulation align-or-innovate dilemma. www.ft.com/content/90f7...
UK delays gene editing plans in push for Brexit reset
[FREE TO READ] Brussels warns that current British plans not compatible with agreement to cut border checks
www.ft.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Interesting and fruitful excursion by @pmdfoster.bsky.social into the deep end of post-Brexit trade/regulation align-or-innovate dilemma. www.ft.com/content/90f7...