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A genuinely progressive and liberal govt would act to reverse this trend and entrench citizenship rights given the dangers ahead. I fear the current govt will do the opposite.
December 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A genuinely progressive and liberal govt would act to reverse this trend and entrench citizenship rights given the dangers ahead. I fear the current govt will do the opposite.
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To be honest, reading this, things have proceeded much further than I had realised. I fear the precedents already established in last 20 years or so will mean a Reform Home Sec has sweeping powers to act against any dual citizen or naturalised citizen they take against bsky.app/profile/bows...
I was also really concerned about the entirely possible next party in power until I read "Someone who was born British and has no other nationality cannot be deprived of their citizenship in any circumstances."
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Deprivation of British citizenship and withdrawal of passports
In the 21st century there has been a revived use of government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withhold UK passports, particularly as a counter-terrorism measure.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
December 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
To be honest, reading this, things have proceeded much further than I had realised. I fear the precedents already established in last 20 years or so will mean a Reform Home Sec has sweeping powers to act against any dual citizen or naturalised citizen they take against bsky.app/profile/bows...
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I already agree with this in principle - citizenship is an untouchable status or it is nothing - but also for reasons of prudence. “The Home Sec can revoke citizenship when he/she deems someone’s online output sufficiently offensive” is a v dangerous precedent to set with Reform leading all polls.
Hell, I'm not convinced we should revoke citizenship at all.
But certainly not for being a twat online.
But certainly not for being a twat online.
December 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I already agree with this in principle - citizenship is an untouchable status or it is nothing - but also for reasons of prudence. “The Home Sec can revoke citizenship when he/she deems someone’s online output sufficiently offensive” is a v dangerous precedent to set with Reform leading all polls.
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At the other place, a Tory MP was saying that “he’s not really British”. Leaving aside the legal incoherence of such a statement, the same could, at some point, very much have been said about his leader
December 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
At the other place, a Tory MP was saying that “he’s not really British”. Leaving aside the legal incoherence of such a statement, the same could, at some point, very much have been said about his leader
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Frankly for a policy that is many ways *less* liberal than her own route to citizenship. 'You have an automatic right to citizenship if one of your parents is a British citizen' is a much much less controversial citizenship route than 'your posh Nigerian parents flew to the UK then flew out': !
December 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Frankly for a policy that is many ways *less* liberal than her own route to citizenship. 'You have an automatic right to citizenship if one of your parents is a British citizen' is a much much less controversial citizenship route than 'your posh Nigerian parents flew to the UK then flew out': !
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Hell, I'm not convinced we should revoke citizenship at all.
But certainly not for being a twat online.
But certainly not for being a twat online.
December 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Hell, I'm not convinced we should revoke citizenship at all.
But certainly not for being a twat online.
But certainly not for being a twat online.
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Having had a day to think through everything about El-Fattah, here's where I stand. Yes, it's possible to believe all of these things at once! In fact, it really shouldn't be that hard.
December 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Having had a day to think through everything about El-Fattah, here's where I stand. Yes, it's possible to believe all of these things at once! In fact, it really shouldn't be that hard.
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Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
December 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
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I don't think this is true unfortunately. Much like Brexit, the damage is permanent. No other country will ever trust the US not to revert to this. The world is worse off forever.
Dear Britain: things are bad, but America will recover from Donald Trump. Just give us three years | Jimmy Kimmel
Dear Britain: things are bad, but America will recover from Donald Trump. Just give us three years | Jimmy Kimmel
When the president targeted me and my TV show, millions said no. So don’t give up on us – and always remember, we’re not all like him, says US talkshow host Jimmy Kimmel
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I don't think this is true unfortunately. Much like Brexit, the damage is permanent. No other country will ever trust the US not to revert to this. The world is worse off forever.
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The contrast between the message (and indeed messenger) on the one side, and the populist Right on the other was/is stark.
The monarchy could be a subtle bulwark against populism, which can be easily cast as very un-British.
The monarchy could be a subtle bulwark against populism, which can be easily cast as very un-British.
Sad and predictable but also interesting and revealing to see the angry reaction from the populist right to the King's Speech. They're reading it as a call for tolerance of diversity, approval for multi-faith, multi-cultural UK, and supportive of Ukraine. Which I think it was & intentionally so. 1/3
December 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The contrast between the message (and indeed messenger) on the one side, and the populist Right on the other was/is stark.
The monarchy could be a subtle bulwark against populism, which can be easily cast as very un-British.
The monarchy could be a subtle bulwark against populism, which can be easily cast as very un-British.
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Sad and predictable but also interesting and revealing to see the angry reaction from the populist right to the King's Speech. They're reading it as a call for tolerance of diversity, approval for multi-faith, multi-cultural UK, and supportive of Ukraine. Which I think it was & intentionally so. 1/3
December 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Sad and predictable but also interesting and revealing to see the angry reaction from the populist right to the King's Speech. They're reading it as a call for tolerance of diversity, approval for multi-faith, multi-cultural UK, and supportive of Ukraine. Which I think it was & intentionally so. 1/3
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The Liz Truss Show - Behind the Scenes
YouTube video by Michael Spicer
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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The Liz Truss Show - Behind the Scenes
December 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The Liz Truss Show - Behind the Scenes
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Two stories have made appearances on my TL today. Trump behaving like a dick and the Cardiff couple who took in a vulnerable young man for 45 years.
Proof that what matters isn't wealth and power but respect, love, belonging in a family and joy.
Here endeth the lesson, back to the egg nog.
Proof that what matters isn't wealth and power but respect, love, belonging in a family and joy.
Here endeth the lesson, back to the egg nog.
December 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Two stories have made appearances on my TL today. Trump behaving like a dick and the Cardiff couple who took in a vulnerable young man for 45 years.
Proof that what matters isn't wealth and power but respect, love, belonging in a family and joy.
Here endeth the lesson, back to the egg nog.
Proof that what matters isn't wealth and power but respect, love, belonging in a family and joy.
Here endeth the lesson, back to the egg nog.
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As a Jew, it’s fun watching the administration post Christian nationalist messages while also saying they are doing everything they can to curb antisemitism.
Here’s the U.S. government being officially religious in a country with no official religion.
December 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
As a Jew, it’s fun watching the administration post Christian nationalist messages while also saying they are doing everything they can to curb antisemitism.
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Hard to explain how scared Jewish people are right now
“The IS supporters discussed poisoning children before deciding on a gun and knife attack and "wept with joy" at the thought of killing innocent people.”
www.itv.com/news/granada...
“The IS supporters discussed poisoning children before deciding on a gun and knife attack and "wept with joy" at the thought of killing innocent people.”
www.itv.com/news/granada...
www.itv.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hard to explain how scared Jewish people are right now
“The IS supporters discussed poisoning children before deciding on a gun and knife attack and "wept with joy" at the thought of killing innocent people.”
www.itv.com/news/granada...
“The IS supporters discussed poisoning children before deciding on a gun and knife attack and "wept with joy" at the thought of killing innocent people.”
www.itv.com/news/granada...
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My Xmas present to you all. The book cover that shows the most mistaken assumptions about the content of all time, I believe.
December 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
My Xmas present to you all. The book cover that shows the most mistaken assumptions about the content of all time, I believe.
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Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus reut.rs/4sbgSVO
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across...
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December 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus reut.rs/4sbgSVO
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Goodbye, Monkey Cage - not as infinite as I imagined
December 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Goodbye, Monkey Cage - not as infinite as I imagined
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If we can't kill foxes, we'll kill our dogs.
Your move.
Your move.
December 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
If we can't kill foxes, we'll kill our dogs.
Your move.
Your move.
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If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” https://cnn.it/4b6g3rd
Oklahoma instructor removed from teaching for failing a Bible-based gender essay | CNN
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.”
cnn.it
December 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career
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25 December 1900 | W Polish Jew, Hermann Schickler, was born In Krakow. A clerk.
In #Auschwitz from 18 May 1942.
No. 35737
He perished in the camp on 23 June 1942.
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▶ Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
In #Auschwitz from 18 May 1942.
No. 35737
He perished in the camp on 23 June 1942.
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▶ Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
25 December 1900 | W Polish Jew, Hermann Schickler, was born In Krakow. A clerk.
In #Auschwitz from 18 May 1942.
No. 35737
He perished in the camp on 23 June 1942.
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▶ Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
In #Auschwitz from 18 May 1942.
No. 35737
He perished in the camp on 23 June 1942.
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▶ Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
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Key issues are: Israeli withdrawal, opening of border crossings, setting up interim administration. Hamas would have to deliver the last Israeli body. If they have it (not sure they do). The "disarming" of Hamas is not a serious demand and the US seems to understand this.
December 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Key issues are: Israeli withdrawal, opening of border crossings, setting up interim administration. Hamas would have to deliver the last Israeli body. If they have it (not sure they do). The "disarming" of Hamas is not a serious demand and the US seems to understand this.
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Netanyahu's very vulnerable politically rn
If the US is serious about Gaza phase 2, now would be the moment to push him.
By end of March at latest countdown to Israeli elections starts
And the Trump WH will have no time for this
As I said: If the US is serious.
If the US is serious about Gaza phase 2, now would be the moment to push him.
By end of March at latest countdown to Israeli elections starts
And the Trump WH will have no time for this
As I said: If the US is serious.
December 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Netanyahu's very vulnerable politically rn
If the US is serious about Gaza phase 2, now would be the moment to push him.
By end of March at latest countdown to Israeli elections starts
And the Trump WH will have no time for this
As I said: If the US is serious.
If the US is serious about Gaza phase 2, now would be the moment to push him.
By end of March at latest countdown to Israeli elections starts
And the Trump WH will have no time for this
As I said: If the US is serious.
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Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party
Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party
Officers closed Christmas event in Haifa, confiscating equipment and also arresting a DJ and a street vendor
Israeli police arrested a Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus during a raid on a Christmas party in Haifa, a civil rights monitor has said.
Israeli officers closed an event celebrating Christmas on Sunday, confiscating equipment, and arresting the Palestinian Santa Claus, as well as a DJ and a street vendor. In a video, police can be seen pushing the men to the ground and handcuffing them as bystanders watched. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party