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Michael Savage @michaelsavage.bsky.social · 14h

NEW: Complaints have now been sent to the BBC over its removal of a Trump corruption allegation from the Reith Lecture, by Rutger Bergman.

Tim Davie has been asked to run it in full.

Bergman says this is the BBC in fear of Trump. has his lawsuit had an effect?

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...

Reith lecturer accuses BBC of cowardice for censoring his remarks on Trump

Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed

www.theguardian.com

Michael Savage @michaelsavage.bsky.social · 20h

NEW: Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump

Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed.

Cue free speech row - and more BBC angst over Trump:

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...

Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump

Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed

www.theguardian.com

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 1d

Typical of the British, I’m afraid, but well-meaning.

Kathy Love @kathylove.bsky.social · 1d

I was really taken aback by the naïveté of this plan envisaging the U.K. joining the SM for industrialised goods ’at the price of’ FOM and some payments. Partial, selective, limited SM membership is not politically acceptable; practically and legally it would be impossibly cumbersome to design.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 1d

It really can’t be done, you know, unless and until the UK rejoins the EU. on.ft.com/480miLt

How to get the UK out of its economic hole

Reeves’ challenge is to remedy the disaster that Brexit has been for the country

on.ft.com

European Policy Centre @epc-official.bsky.social · 1d

🇪🇺 Is Europe really secure if its democracies are weakening — from within and at its borders?

Corina Stratulat and Johannes Greubel argue that enlargement and democratic resilience are now the same test.

Europe can’t afford to fail either one 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 3d

“They underlined their support for President Trump’s drive for peace..”. FFS www.gov.uk/government/n...

PM call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Merz of Germany, and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 21 November 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon.

www.gov.uk

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 4d

Europe faces a Great Humiliation. Here's one way forward. www.epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

www.epc.eu

Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 4d

Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU

Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU

Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises

www.theguardian.com

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 4d

Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist

Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds

Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.

bloom.bg

Antony Carpen @acarpen.bsky.social · 5d

NEW BLOGPOST (& video!) “It will be interesting to see what the Transport Secretary makes of the warning from the CPCA Mayor about building a busway that no buses use.” cambridgetownowl.com/2025/11/21/c... 👀🥶

CPCA Mayor restates opposition to C2C Busway

Peter Graham, Chief of Staff to the Mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority gave evidence on behalf of Mr Bristowe in a closing speech in the final week of the public inquir…

cambridgetownowl.com

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 11d

I should explain. This paper rests on the assumption that both the British and Ukrainian governments are sound, sober and cogent. epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 11d

Er, hello. The shambles that is the UK government does not encourage the EU institutions or its national capitals to take a Brexit ‘reset’ seriously. Perhaps we need a new government (again).

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 14d

"At the other end of the continent from pussy-footing Britain, Ukraine is fighting for its life." epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 15d

"Britain's secession from the EU delighted Putin; Ukraine's botched accession to the EU would leave him triumphant." Come on guys. Get your act together.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 15d

epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 15d

SKINFLINT Tory donor Anthony Bamford’s company donates £200,000 to Reform UK

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 18d

Labour's reset with the EU is proving to be a predictable disaster. There is a better way. www.epc.eu/publication/...

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 18d

There’s a better way to do this. www.epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

www.epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 18d

As speculation here. www.epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

www.epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 19d

When the Commission dares to call Orban's veto bluff, the UK must be ready to move too. @europeanmovement.co.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social @reneweurope.bsky.social www.epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

www.epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 19d

Mentioned in dispatches : @chrisgrey.bsky.social @carnegieeurope.bsky.social @euobserver.com @politico.eu @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @libdems.org.uk @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu @primeministeruk.bsky.social and Peter Mandelson not least

European Policy Centre @epc-official.bsky.social · 19d

🇪🇺 As #Ukraine moves closer to the #EU and the #UK reconsiders its post-Brexit path, Europe faces an east-west enlargement dilemma.

@andrewduffeu.bsky.social argues for fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession — and reigniting debate on the UK’s future in Europe.

🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 20d

Go on then.
www.epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

www.epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 22d

David brought light and life to Brussels journalism. Unmissable now missed.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 22d

David Gow, former Guardian Germany correspondent, dies aged 80

‘Impressively professional journalist’ with a commitment to social justice was also European business editor * David Gow obituary David Gow, a former Germany correspondent and European business editor of the Guardian whose strong commitment to social justice and to the EU project continued long after he left the paper, has died of a heart attack aged 80. Gow joined the Scotsman as a graduate trainee in 1969 before becoming the paper’s first Europe correspondent, then labour correspondent and finally its London editor. After nearly 20 years there Gow moved to the Guardian in 1989. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 23d

.EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Guy Verhofstadt on Scottish independence and UK in Europe ...
... EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Guy Verhofstadt on Scottish independence and UK in Europe ...

www.thenational.scot/news/2558905...

‘Scotland’s place is in Europe’: Guy Verhofstadt on Brexit and the way back to the EU

‘OUR aim during the Brexit negotiations was always, given the outcome of the referendum, to try to find a moderate solution to implement the vote,…

www.thenational.scot

East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 24d

If the government won’t admit Brexit’s damage, an independent Royal Commission must.

A calm, forensic case from former MEP Andrew Duff.

The case for a Royal Commission on Britain and Europe

Britain’s post-Brexit paralysis demands independent scrutiny. A Royal Commission could finally confront the evidence politicians avoid

eastangliabylines.co.uk

ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 26d

Congratulations to @D66 and leader @RobJetten on a historic result in the Dutch elections! 🇳🇱

Nearly tripling their seats from the last elections, D66 is putting liberal values at the heart of the Dutch parliament.

#DutchElections #D66

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 27d

D66 are European federalists. VVD are eurosceptics. That’s the difference. @reneweurope.bsky.social

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