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Doug
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Interested in Artisan food,travel, good art and most things political (slightly left of centre).Avid European. Just started to do Sea Fishing
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British people were 'sold a lie' with Brexit, Emmanuel Macron said today in response to a question from Robert Peston at a joint press conference with Keir Starmer

He said Brexit has made it harder to combat illegal migration across the Channel - HE’S RIGHT 👇

youtu.be/cKXFjbxSBBI?...
Imagine the shock when he finds out Brexit is a primary factor in sky rocketing small boat crossings
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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July 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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France is launching a criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s X over alleged instances of algorithm manipulation for foreign interference purposes. The national gendarmerie will be tasked with the investigation, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced

techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/f...
France is investigating X over foreign interference, while a MP also criticizes Grok | TechCrunch
France is investigating Elon Musk’s X and a member of parliament, Éric Bothorel, is criticizing Grok's content.
techcrunch.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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The Lib Dems have reported the BBC to Ofcom for giving "undue prominence" to Reform UK in its coverage of the UK-France deal yesterday
July 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Vice President Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel today in 1804.
A story just waiting to be told.
July 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Anyone would think the Tories were still in charge. Oh sorry, they are, just with a different name #BlueLabour now
July 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
It’s not like you can understand a word he says, also, his record as a manager is less than outstanding !
July 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Hi @elizabethjsays.bsky.social I’ve just made Italian Porchetta and thought of you🤣. I think you might be vegetarian but I know you love all things 🇮🇹 😂
July 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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June 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
@elizabethjsays.bsky.social hello Elizabeth, how are you doing, also Stone, what’s he up to now?
June 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce a new package of military aid to Ukraine at the G7 summit tomorrow, June 17 newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/canada-...
Canada to announce new aid package for Ukraine at G7 summit – Media
Read more
newsukraine.rbc.ua
June 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Just made a Cheeseburger Pie. Burger, wrapped in pastry, with Cheese and onion and a slice of Tomato on Top! What’s not to love!
June 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Just made a Cheeseburger Pie. Burger, wrapped in pastry, with Cheese and onion and a slice of Tomato on Top! What’s not to love!
June 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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via Wild Bird Scoop
June 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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June 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Good morning rebels...
June 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Ohh He's crying
He was all alone
June 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Breaking news: In a rematch of their 2023 U.S. Open final, Coco Gauff beat top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to win the French Open. She is its first American champion since Serena Williams in 2015.
Coco Gauff tops Aryna Sabalenka to give the French Open an American champion
With the win, Gauff became the first American champion in Paris, woman or man, since Serena Williams in 2015.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Voters overwhelmingly back tax on wealthy to protect public services

A poll commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), found the public support tax increases on the wealthy and big businesses by a margin of almost two to one - 58% to 28%

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Voters overwhelmingly back tax on wealthy to protect public services
A poll commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), found the public support tax increases on the wealthy and big businesses by a margin of almost two to one - 58% to 28%
www.mirror.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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. @sophiegreen.bsky.social’s
‘The Saddest Show on Earth' exhibition is incredibly powerful. Do see it if you can - show is running until 30th March & open daily 11am-7pm free entry at The Vaults, London

Its superb & in support of Born Free Foundation Animals are NOT ‘commodities’
#SaddestShow
The Commodities collection is currently being exhibited in The Saddest Show on Earth exhibition at The Vaults, London. It’s open daily from 11am-7pm (free entry) until the 30th March, so head over if you’re in town! 🧡
March 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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EXPLORER 1: what should we name this new land we found

EXPLORER 2: how bout Newfoundland

EXPLORER 1: damn that’s fucken good
March 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Trump Officials Ignored Major Pentagon Warning in War Plans Group Chat

The Pentagon sent out a clear warning one week before that group chat disaster

newrepublic.com/post/193145/...
Trump Officials Ignored Major Pentagon Warning in War Plans Group Chat
The Pentagon sent out a clear warning one week before that group chat disaster.
newrepublic.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Given they are both very similar and have books on how to be a dictator (although in Trump’s case more likely the Idiot’s Guide), it is hardy surprising. However those who believe in democracy trust neither of these two autocrats

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Putin and Trump ‘trust each other’, says Kremlin as Zelenskyy accuses Russia of breaking partial ceasefire – live
Ukrainian president says ‘next steps cannot be done without us’ and he intends to reach out to US president Donald Trump later
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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'It will be a substantial number - as it needs to be'

The Governments Disability Minister Stephen Timms admits a 'substantial' amount of disabled people will be affected by cuts to PIP
March 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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The prime minister also takes the opportunity to have a swipe at Reform, accusing the party of "fawning over" Vladimir Putin.
He then jokes about Nigel Farage's ambitions to become prime minister, saying "he can't even lead a party that fits in the back of a taxi".

news.sky.com/story/politi...
Politics latest: Starmer challenged over looming tax rises - and asked 'what's the point of Labour' after cuts
Keir Starmer has been challenged over the government's welfare cuts and the employer tax rises coming next month following the October budget. The tough questions about Labour's economic decisions com...
news.sky.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM