Virginia Tatlioglu
@virginiatat.bsky.social
Passionate about the importance of creativity in all aspects of life; believer in the fight to save our wonderful planet; pro EU retired teacher.
A a person who has lived in the US, was partly educated in the US system, who continued to visit and has friends there, I had already made the decision to not travel to the US again. The situation there is alarming, as is the overspill. Let us not walk into the same political trap.
Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen – don’t | Eleanor Limprecht
Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen – don’t | Eleanor Limprecht
I love many things about the land of my birth but Donald Trump’s America has become an unwelcoming country of deep divisions and waning trust
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM
A a person who has lived in the US, was partly educated in the US system, who continued to visit and has friends there, I had already made the decision to not travel to the US again. The situation there is alarming, as is the overspill. Let us not walk into the same political trap.
This is very good news but just hope it can become reality.
🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This is very good news but just hope it can become reality.
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The US under Trump is a hostile state against whom appeasement does not work
Farage is his agent in the UK and the public need to be reminded repeatedly of his close ties to Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Farage is his agent in the UK and the public need to be reminded repeatedly of his close ties to Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
European Council president warns US not to interfere in Europe’s affairs
The new US national security strategy codifies a seismic shift in transatlantic relations, say experts
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The US under Trump is a hostile state against whom appeasement does not work
Farage is his agent in the UK and the public need to be reminded repeatedly of his close ties to Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Farage is his agent in the UK and the public need to be reminded repeatedly of his close ties to Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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A customs union is the best way turbocharge our economy and tackle the cost of living.
Those MPs who agree with us should vote to back our bill on a customs union tomorrow.
Those MPs who agree with us should vote to back our bill on a customs union tomorrow.
December 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A customs union is the best way turbocharge our economy and tackle the cost of living.
Those MPs who agree with us should vote to back our bill on a customs union tomorrow.
Those MPs who agree with us should vote to back our bill on a customs union tomorrow.
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A current shortage of ethnically matched donors means Black Londoners affected by sickle cell disease are having to go without blood transfusions.
Could you donate blood this month?
Could you donate blood this month?
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A current shortage of ethnically matched donors means Black Londoners affected by sickle cell disease are having to go without blood transfusions.
Could you donate blood this month?
Could you donate blood this month?
I watched BBC Question Time last night. Uncomfortable but interesting. What seems perennial accusation of crimes by immigrants was raised & not really addressed. Is it possible to get a breakdown of crime statistics by ethnicity published in the media? I cannot believe it is only immigrants.
December 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I watched BBC Question Time last night. Uncomfortable but interesting. What seems perennial accusation of crimes by immigrants was raised & not really addressed. Is it possible to get a breakdown of crime statistics by ethnicity published in the media? I cannot believe it is only immigrants.
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Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
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“A pact or merger also helps Reform overcome one of the biggest doubts that people have about voting for it –namely its sheer inexperience. Nigel Farage as prime minister and Robert Jenrick as chancellor? Be afraid – be very afraid.”
Even tactical voting will not help Labour survive a Tory-Reform pact
Nigel Farage has been quick to deny reports that, before the next general election, he intends to do a deal with the Conservatives – but if the right-wing parties ever formalised such an arrangement, ...
www.independent.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
“A pact or merger also helps Reform overcome one of the biggest doubts that people have about voting for it –namely its sheer inexperience. Nigel Farage as prime minister and Robert Jenrick as chancellor? Be afraid – be very afraid.”
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This should be the main story on all TV news programmes. The University of Essex is closing its Southend campus because of the fall in the number of foreign students and the loss of income they provided for the University. www.echo-news.co.uk/news/2566689...
December 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This should be the main story on all TV news programmes. The University of Essex is closing its Southend campus because of the fall in the number of foreign students and the loss of income they provided for the University. www.echo-news.co.uk/news/2566689...
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Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
Brexit is costing the UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenues every year, according to new analysis.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
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The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
🚨Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism. We must come together - cross party - to stop any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom
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youtu.be/QdD9LaAN19A?...
Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy - We must fight any attempt to undermine it
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
I am told this is a genuine statement from the DfE. I find it insulting and they should be ashamed if it is. Does anyone have any credible information about it?#education #dfe
November 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I am told this is a genuine statement from the DfE. I find it insulting and they should be ashamed if it is. Does anyone have any credible information about it?#education #dfe
“Farage’s partner built the Brussels foundation; Farage brokered the partnership with Bannon; and Epstein advised on the money, the law, the logistics and the strategy that allowed that project to grow.”
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein
Nigel Farage was the figurehead and his partner Laure Ferrari started it. Steve Bannon and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were providing almost daily support
bylinetimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“Farage’s partner built the Brussels foundation; Farage brokered the partnership with Bannon; and Epstein advised on the money, the law, the logistics and the strategy that allowed that project to grow.”
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
I hope there is a great response to lighten our days in these dark times.
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I hope there is a great response to lighten our days in these dark times.
An antidote to the generally depressing and worrying news.
A real hoot and smart art – readers’ best photographs
A real hoot and smart art – readers’ best photographs
A selection of Guardian readers’ photographs from around the world
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 AM
An antidote to the generally depressing and worrying news.
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Donald Trump destroyed public service broadcasting in the US - it's little surprise Nigel Farage wants to do the same thing here.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
November 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Donald Trump destroyed public service broadcasting in the US - it's little surprise Nigel Farage wants to do the same thing here.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
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Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK Ltd rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
Reform UK Ltd rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK Ltd rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
Reform UK Ltd rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
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NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
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Looking forward to when the mainstream media picks up and publicises this story.
🔴'BBC Bias’ Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Looking forward to when the mainstream media picks up and publicises this story.
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did the BBC misrepresent..Trump’s role in the attack on the ..Capitol?..the US House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack..found that Trump’s rhetoric & conduct were the “central cause” of the insurrection..report concluded..he..'lit the flame of this attack', language far stronger than..Panorama.
🔴 The Pro-Trump Bias of the ‘Neutral’ Sources in the Leaked BBC ‘Prescott Dossier’
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan, Trump-aligned organisations.
@nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/p...
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan, Trump-aligned organisations.
@nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/p...
The Pro-Trump Bias of the 'Neutral' Sources in the Leaked BBC 'Prescott Dossier'
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan right-wing, Trump-aligned organisations
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
did the BBC misrepresent..Trump’s role in the attack on the ..Capitol?..the US House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack..found that Trump’s rhetoric & conduct were the “central cause” of the insurrection..report concluded..he..'lit the flame of this attack', language far stronger than..Panorama.
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Any politician that sides with Trump in his demented attempt to bully the BBC, and by extension the British public, is pond scum - and that is an insult to pond scum - I live in hope that Fartage, and his fellow quislings, face a backlash that will sink their collective political ship 😤
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Any politician that sides with Trump in his demented attempt to bully the BBC, and by extension the British public, is pond scum - and that is an insult to pond scum - I live in hope that Fartage, and his fellow quislings, face a backlash that will sink their collective political ship 😤
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Far from being a patriot, Farage is a traitor projecting Putin and Trump's influence into this country.
It is time, this traitor, this worm, this creeping servant of foreign leaders was thrown out of the UK and never allowed to return.
It is time, this traitor, this worm, this creeping servant of foreign leaders was thrown out of the UK and never allowed to return.
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Far from being a patriot, Farage is a traitor projecting Putin and Trump's influence into this country.
It is time, this traitor, this worm, this creeping servant of foreign leaders was thrown out of the UK and never allowed to return.
It is time, this traitor, this worm, this creeping servant of foreign leaders was thrown out of the UK and never allowed to return.
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The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
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A great thread from Emma, drivel-debunker extraordinaire
It blows my mind that there are real people who see a post like this and actually believe the whole “Christmas is being cancelled by Muslims” BS 🙄
Let’s have a quick look at what’s happening to Sheffield so you can put your Express reading uncle’s mind at ease!😆
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Let’s have a quick look at what’s happening to Sheffield so you can put your Express reading uncle’s mind at ease!😆
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November 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A great thread from Emma, drivel-debunker extraordinaire
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In America the revolving door is very clear across several arms of Government
And Peter Theil has a finger in most of these pies.
But this is now spreading to Europe.
Including the U.K.
And Peter Theil has a finger in most of these pies.
But this is now spreading to Europe.
Including the U.K.
November 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In America the revolving door is very clear across several arms of Government
And Peter Theil has a finger in most of these pies.
But this is now spreading to Europe.
Including the U.K.
And Peter Theil has a finger in most of these pies.
But this is now spreading to Europe.
Including the U.K.