@vintaget.bsky.social
I'm old & semi disabled. Keen interest in politics.
UK citizen. Centre left. Pro EU, pro Ukraine. Value open-mindedness. Will 🚫 abusive repliers.
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UK citizen. Centre left. Pro EU, pro Ukraine. Value open-mindedness. Will 🚫 abusive repliers.
No DMs.
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The UK's decision to rejoin Erasmus is a rare bright spot in a bleak year. As Deputy Chair of the German British Association @debrige.bsky.social I've been pushing hard for links to strengthen. That requires political courage. But we need to realise who our friends are
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Young people from all backgrounds to get opportunity to study abroad as UK-EU deal unlocks Erasmus+
The UK and EU have agreed that the UK will join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027, along with further progress in other areas of the UK-EU reset.
www.gov.uk
December 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The UK's decision to rejoin Erasmus is a rare bright spot in a bleak year. As Deputy Chair of the German British Association @debrige.bsky.social I've been pushing hard for links to strengthen. That requires political courage. But we need to realise who our friends are
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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This piece of analysis which I have just posted, first @foreignpolicy.com and now updated in my newsletter, is the result of several conversations with defence and security officials and politicians. It is stark in its warning. We are in grave danger
johnkampfner.substack.com/p/enemies-to...
johnkampfner.substack.com/p/enemies-to...
Enemies to East and West
European leaders are fully aware of the Trump-Putin link, but dare not say so publicly
johnkampfner.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This piece of analysis which I have just posted, first @foreignpolicy.com and now updated in my newsletter, is the result of several conversations with defence and security officials and politicians. It is stark in its warning. We are in grave danger
johnkampfner.substack.com/p/enemies-to...
johnkampfner.substack.com/p/enemies-to...
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Astute assessment👇
"Trump has demonstrated that the US is ready to sell out Ukraine for the sake of a dirty deal with Putin’s Russia. His new US National Security Strategy prescribes “cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations”. How much more clarity do you need?"
"Trump has demonstrated that the US is ready to sell out Ukraine for the sake of a dirty deal with Putin’s Russia. His new US National Security Strategy prescribes “cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations”. How much more clarity do you need?"
December 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Astute assessment👇
"Trump has demonstrated that the US is ready to sell out Ukraine for the sake of a dirty deal with Putin’s Russia. His new US National Security Strategy prescribes “cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations”. How much more clarity do you need?"
"Trump has demonstrated that the US is ready to sell out Ukraine for the sake of a dirty deal with Putin’s Russia. His new US National Security Strategy prescribes “cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations”. How much more clarity do you need?"
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“In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker who arrived on a boat. Today we have 46,000 a year and do you know why? It was because of the botched Brexit deal pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage should be here apologising”
Daisy Cooper
Daisy Cooper
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
“In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker who arrived on a boat. Today we have 46,000 a year and do you know why? It was because of the botched Brexit deal pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage should be here apologising”
Daisy Cooper
Daisy Cooper
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All of us: Why, in our judgement, Chris Mason is misleading on most political points, all the time.
Because he’s incapable of political commentary that isn’t marinated in his own rightwing bias. Allegations for Labour. Free passes for Tories/Reform. Every Single Time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because he’s incapable of political commentary that isn’t marinated in his own rightwing bias. Allegations for Labour. Free passes for Tories/Reform. Every Single Time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
All of us: Why, in our judgement, Chris Mason is misleading on most political points, all the time.
Because he’s incapable of political commentary that isn’t marinated in his own rightwing bias. Allegations for Labour. Free passes for Tories/Reform. Every Single Time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because he’s incapable of political commentary that isn’t marinated in his own rightwing bias. Allegations for Labour. Free passes for Tories/Reform. Every Single Time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Watched BBC 6 o clock news. Just a completely unserious broadcast. Chris Mason, acting like a children's entertainer, giving a prolonged impenetrable editorial. Not a whiff of informative content about the Budget or what it means for the country. Just playschool blah blah bollocks.
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Watched BBC 6 o clock news. Just a completely unserious broadcast. Chris Mason, acting like a children's entertainer, giving a prolonged impenetrable editorial. Not a whiff of informative content about the Budget or what it means for the country. Just playschool blah blah bollocks.
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What a super evening - interesting news
AND with the excellent Christian Fraser AND Mikey Kay for good measure. Oh and Sumi in Alaska! Good calibre presenters make such a difference.
AND with the excellent Christian Fraser AND Mikey Kay for good measure. Oh and Sumi in Alaska! Good calibre presenters make such a difference.
August 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
What a super evening - interesting news
AND with the excellent Christian Fraser AND Mikey Kay for good measure. Oh and Sumi in Alaska! Good calibre presenters make such a difference.
AND with the excellent Christian Fraser AND Mikey Kay for good measure. Oh and Sumi in Alaska! Good calibre presenters make such a difference.
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It's a wonder we don't find these people covered in lamb's blood and speaking in tongues when they legislate, they're absolutely off their tits.
Mike Johnson: "God miraculously saved the president's life -- I think it's undeniable -- and he did it for an obvious purpose. His presidency and his life are the fruits of divine providence. He points that out all the time and he's right to do so."
July 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It's a wonder we don't find these people covered in lamb's blood and speaking in tongues when they legislate, they're absolutely off their tits.
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On the London Overground. I’ve just asked a young guy playing loud music out of his phone to turn his music down. He asked stroppily why he should. I said because it was uncivilised.
He then turned it off and said “yeah, that’s fair”
I HAVE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE
He then turned it off and said “yeah, that’s fair”
I HAVE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE
July 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
On the London Overground. I’ve just asked a young guy playing loud music out of his phone to turn his music down. He asked stroppily why he should. I said because it was uncivilised.
He then turned it off and said “yeah, that’s fair”
I HAVE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE
He then turned it off and said “yeah, that’s fair”
I HAVE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE
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British people were 'sold a lie' with Brexit, Emmanuel Macron says in response to a question from Robert Peston at joint press conference with Keir Starmer
He said Brexit has made it harder to combat illegal migration
He said Brexit has made it harder to combat illegal migration
July 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
British people were 'sold a lie' with Brexit, Emmanuel Macron says in response to a question from Robert Peston at joint press conference with Keir Starmer
He said Brexit has made it harder to combat illegal migration
He said Brexit has made it harder to combat illegal migration
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IVF pioneer Lord Robert Winston quits BMA over doctor strikes
IVF pioneer Lord Robert Winston quits BMA over doctor strikes
The Labour peer says the strikes could damage public trust in doctors.
www.bbc.com
July 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM
IVF pioneer Lord Robert Winston quits BMA over doctor strikes
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Young Ukrainians are taking the Internet by storm with their rock&heavy metal covers
Brothers Sasha & Davyd Podliashchuk play the guitars,Kyrylo Korzun plays the drums.
The band's covers have even been praised by the legendary band Metallica,who have reposted their videos twice.
Brothers Sasha & Davyd Podliashchuk play the guitars,Kyrylo Korzun plays the drums.
The band's covers have even been praised by the legendary band Metallica,who have reposted their videos twice.
July 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Young Ukrainians are taking the Internet by storm with their rock&heavy metal covers
Brothers Sasha & Davyd Podliashchuk play the guitars,Kyrylo Korzun plays the drums.
The band's covers have even been praised by the legendary band Metallica,who have reposted their videos twice.
Brothers Sasha & Davyd Podliashchuk play the guitars,Kyrylo Korzun plays the drums.
The band's covers have even been praised by the legendary band Metallica,who have reposted their videos twice.
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Let us do the right thing!
The right thing for 🇺🇦
The right & honorable thing for 🇺🇸
A much-needed right thing for the people of russia, who have yet to get a chance to atone for all the war crimes
The right thing for 🇺🇦
The right & honorable thing for 🇺🇸
A much-needed right thing for the people of russia, who have yet to get a chance to atone for all the war crimes
July 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Let us do the right thing!
The right thing for 🇺🇦
The right & honorable thing for 🇺🇸
A much-needed right thing for the people of russia, who have yet to get a chance to atone for all the war crimes
The right thing for 🇺🇦
The right & honorable thing for 🇺🇸
A much-needed right thing for the people of russia, who have yet to get a chance to atone for all the war crimes
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My daughter, partner and two kids have benefitted enormously in the last year. Thank you Labour
Minimum wage up lift £35 a week each
Nursery place next year
30 hours childcare from Sept
Eldest in breakfast club
Eldest gets wrap around care after school
Interest rates down
Mortgage rates down.
Minimum wage up lift £35 a week each
Nursery place next year
30 hours childcare from Sept
Eldest in breakfast club
Eldest gets wrap around care after school
Interest rates down
Mortgage rates down.
July 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
My daughter, partner and two kids have benefitted enormously in the last year. Thank you Labour
Minimum wage up lift £35 a week each
Nursery place next year
30 hours childcare from Sept
Eldest in breakfast club
Eldest gets wrap around care after school
Interest rates down
Mortgage rates down.
Minimum wage up lift £35 a week each
Nursery place next year
30 hours childcare from Sept
Eldest in breakfast club
Eldest gets wrap around care after school
Interest rates down
Mortgage rates down.
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Was Trump’s bombing of Iran an unconstitutional, impeachable abuse of power?
Damn right it was.
We interviewed THE expert on presidential war powers, Dr. Casey Dominguez.
Arm yourself with these talking points, and pass it on:
Damn right it was.
We interviewed THE expert on presidential war powers, Dr. Casey Dominguez.
Arm yourself with these talking points, and pass it on:
EXPERT CONFIRMS: Trump BOMBED IRAN Illegally
YouTube video by The Dangerous Ones
youtu.be
June 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Was Trump’s bombing of Iran an unconstitutional, impeachable abuse of power?
Damn right it was.
We interviewed THE expert on presidential war powers, Dr. Casey Dominguez.
Arm yourself with these talking points, and pass it on:
Damn right it was.
We interviewed THE expert on presidential war powers, Dr. Casey Dominguez.
Arm yourself with these talking points, and pass it on:
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At a House of Lords Committee meeting, @tavishscott (CEO of Scottish Salmon) outlined how Brexit has undermined British competitiveness.
Costs? Up
Red tape? Up
Competitiveness? Down
The betrayal of fishermen? Brexit.
Costs? Up
Red tape? Up
Competitiveness? Down
The betrayal of fishermen? Brexit.
June 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
At a House of Lords Committee meeting, @tavishscott (CEO of Scottish Salmon) outlined how Brexit has undermined British competitiveness.
Costs? Up
Red tape? Up
Competitiveness? Down
The betrayal of fishermen? Brexit.
Costs? Up
Red tape? Up
Competitiveness? Down
The betrayal of fishermen? Brexit.
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“Leavers thought they'd won. Remainers knew we'd all lose; that leaving the EU would be catastrophic, not just for our economy and living standards, but in validating an ugly wave of populism and nativism which continues to this day.” ~AA @pimlicat.bsky.social
www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_9th_a...
www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_9th_a...
Brexit 9th Anniversary: Britain at last moving in the right direction on Europe
On the ninth anniversary of the Brexit referendum which saw Britain vote to leave the EU, campaigners are urging the UK government to go further and faster on repairing the damage of June 23, 2016.
www.bestforbritain.org
June 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
“Leavers thought they'd won. Remainers knew we'd all lose; that leaving the EU would be catastrophic, not just for our economy and living standards, but in validating an ugly wave of populism and nativism which continues to this day.” ~AA @pimlicat.bsky.social
www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_9th_a...
www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_9th_a...
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Most voters now support referendum to reverse Brexit – YouGov
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
Time to Brejoin? Most voters now support referendum to reverse Brexit - YouGov
Wonder if 'will of the people' is still a thing? Because if it is, it could end up being the death knell for Brexit itself...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
June 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Most voters now support referendum to reverse Brexit – YouGov
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
I hope this is the last piece I ever have to write in defence of assisted dying | Polly Toynbee www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I hope this is the last piece I ever have to write in defence of assisted dying | Polly Toynbee
Today’s vote is on a knife edge. MPs must take their chance to drive forward personal freedoms – and add to Labour’s legacy, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I hope this is the last piece I ever have to write in defence of assisted dying | Polly Toynbee www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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We need Sean Spicer to INSIST trump’s parade was the biggest in US history
June 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We need Sean Spicer to INSIST trump’s parade was the biggest in US history
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