Anette S
@anettesch.bsky.social
German living in the UK. Trying to make sense of it all.
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The Lords is a massive problem. How can a supposedly advanced country still be maintaing a veritably feudal upper house where you can't get rid of members.
It's absolutely insane.
It's absolutely insane.
The government has:
1. Referred Mandelson to the police for investigation over leaking sensitive information while in government
2. Decided it *will* try to strip Mandelson of his peerage after all.
That’s both throwing him under the bus and then reversing to make sure in one fell swoop.
1. Referred Mandelson to the police for investigation over leaking sensitive information while in government
2. Decided it *will* try to strip Mandelson of his peerage after all.
That’s both throwing him under the bus and then reversing to make sure in one fell swoop.
February 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The Lords is a massive problem. How can a supposedly advanced country still be maintaing a veritably feudal upper house where you can't get rid of members.
It's absolutely insane.
It's absolutely insane.
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Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
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One of the most disgusting, brutal and unpunished child‑abuse networks in the world…
And the usual voices who claim to care about ‘women and girls’ have nothing to say.
We see you.
And the usual voices who claim to care about ‘women and girls’ have nothing to say.
We see you.
February 1, 2026 at 11:48 AM
One of the most disgusting, brutal and unpunished child‑abuse networks in the world…
And the usual voices who claim to care about ‘women and girls’ have nothing to say.
We see you.
And the usual voices who claim to care about ‘women and girls’ have nothing to say.
We see you.
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No fireworks. No parties. No flags. No celebrations.
No comments from the Brexit leaders. No "wasn't that a great idea."
Six years after we left the EU - everyone knows it was a disaster.
But....
No comments from the Brexit leaders. No "wasn't that a great idea."
Six years after we left the EU - everyone knows it was a disaster.
But....
a dirt road with a blue sky in the background and a gif from gifbin.com
ALT: a dirt road with a blue sky in the background and a gif from gifbin.com
media.tenor.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:56 PM
No fireworks. No parties. No flags. No celebrations.
No comments from the Brexit leaders. No "wasn't that a great idea."
Six years after we left the EU - everyone knows it was a disaster.
But....
No comments from the Brexit leaders. No "wasn't that a great idea."
Six years after we left the EU - everyone knows it was a disaster.
But....
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Can we please never forget this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Can we please never forget this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency
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Possibly the main reason why the people ignoring Trump's depravity are as dangerous as the ones excusing or actively supporting is that he wil clearly start a war to avoid scrutiny of anything from ICE to Epstein if he thinks he will get away with it.
January 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Possibly the main reason why the people ignoring Trump's depravity are as dangerous as the ones excusing or actively supporting is that he wil clearly start a war to avoid scrutiny of anything from ICE to Epstein if he thinks he will get away with it.
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There’s something weirdly convenient about discovering that Britain is broken only after you yourself have spent years running the place.
A coincidence, I’m certain.
(Warning: Swearier than usual).
A coincidence, I’m certain.
(Warning: Swearier than usual).
Britain Is Broken. No One Knows How. No One Was There.
An amazing coincidence involving five former Conservative MPs who have shambled over to Reform UK. Weird.
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM
There’s something weirdly convenient about discovering that Britain is broken only after you yourself have spent years running the place.
A coincidence, I’m certain.
(Warning: Swearier than usual).
A coincidence, I’m certain.
(Warning: Swearier than usual).
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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Johnson culled the Tory Party of all but its grimmest dregs & now the grimmest of the grimmest dregs are defecting to Reform. It would be funny if it didn't alllow them, along with Farage, to pretend that they're not responsible for the state of the nation.
January 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Johnson culled the Tory Party of all but its grimmest dregs & now the grimmest of the grimmest dregs are defecting to Reform. It would be funny if it didn't alllow them, along with Farage, to pretend that they're not responsible for the state of the nation.
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1/ Thoughts:
It's good when people who didn't agree with me change their minds.
However, exactly how much grace I offer them post-revelation depends on a range of factors.
My tent is big and so has room for many people.
It's also large enough that I can let someone in but not sit with them.
It's good when people who didn't agree with me change their minds.
However, exactly how much grace I offer them post-revelation depends on a range of factors.
My tent is big and so has room for many people.
It's also large enough that I can let someone in but not sit with them.
Bluesky idea: if people who didn't agree with you change their opinions so that they do agree with you, why not be happy that you are making progress - rather than complaining that they are "only just catching up"?
January 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
1/ Thoughts:
It's good when people who didn't agree with me change their minds.
However, exactly how much grace I offer them post-revelation depends on a range of factors.
My tent is big and so has room for many people.
It's also large enough that I can let someone in but not sit with them.
It's good when people who didn't agree with me change their minds.
However, exactly how much grace I offer them post-revelation depends on a range of factors.
My tent is big and so has room for many people.
It's also large enough that I can let someone in but not sit with them.
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Remember that the UK has far, far weaker protections against state power than did the US. And the latter folded up like a pack of cards. The US is a warning from the British future.
January 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Remember that the UK has far, far weaker protections against state power than did the US. And the latter folded up like a pack of cards. The US is a warning from the British future.
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In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
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Board of Peace - Season 1
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Board of Peace - Season 1
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NEW: Weekend News Agents
Our special report from Minnesota
On the ground, inside Donald Trump’s new surveillance state. Where ICE watch citizens. And the citizens watch back. Where political authority is fraying with each passing day.
Listening now
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Our special report from Minnesota
On the ground, inside Donald Trump’s new surveillance state. Where ICE watch citizens. And the citizens watch back. Where political authority is fraying with each passing day.
Listening now
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Special Report: Surveillance and snatch squads in Trump's new America
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 23/01/2026 · 54m
podcasts.apple.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:26 AM
NEW: Weekend News Agents
Our special report from Minnesota
On the ground, inside Donald Trump’s new surveillance state. Where ICE watch citizens. And the citizens watch back. Where political authority is fraying with each passing day.
Listening now
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Our special report from Minnesota
On the ground, inside Donald Trump’s new surveillance state. Where ICE watch citizens. And the citizens watch back. Where political authority is fraying with each passing day.
Listening now
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Farage has been touring Davos all week pledging to “fight the globalists” - all funded by a $10 billion trust run on behalf of an Iranian billionaire.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos hosted and paid for by family trust of billionaire
Trust says Reform UK leader was invited to WEF event by London-based venture capitalist as an honorary adviser
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Farage has been touring Davos all week pledging to “fight the globalists” - all funded by a $10 billion trust run on behalf of an Iranian billionaire.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
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Interesting take from @privateeyenews.bsky.social on what may have first attracted Farage to the idea of recruiting Jenrick…
Because, let’s face it, it wasn’t his patriotism or his sparkling personality…
Because, let’s face it, it wasn’t his patriotism or his sparkling personality…
January 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Interesting take from @privateeyenews.bsky.social on what may have first attracted Farage to the idea of recruiting Jenrick…
Because, let’s face it, it wasn’t his patriotism or his sparkling personality…
Because, let’s face it, it wasn’t his patriotism or his sparkling personality…
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Palantir software is now the basis of the Government's fraud reporting service. So it now handles sensitive financial data for millions of UK citizens. Plus NHS data. Plus military analytics. Plus policing.
And, of course, it's quite explicitly far right in its politics.
What could ever go wrong?
And, of course, it's quite explicitly far right in its politics.
What could ever go wrong?
NEWS: UK police launch ‘Report Fraud’ service - AML Intelligence
UK officials have formally launched 'Report Fraud', a new service aimed at changing how victims of fraud and cybercrime contact police.
www.amlintelligence.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Palantir software is now the basis of the Government's fraud reporting service. So it now handles sensitive financial data for millions of UK citizens. Plus NHS data. Plus military analytics. Plus policing.
And, of course, it's quite explicitly far right in its politics.
What could ever go wrong?
And, of course, it's quite explicitly far right in its politics.
What could ever go wrong?
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Why is nobody talking about how the Epstein files are now over a month past due?
Release the Epstein files.
Release the Epstein files.
January 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Why is nobody talking about how the Epstein files are now over a month past due?
Release the Epstein files.
Release the Epstein files.
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Reminder that Farage's friend, whose donation to him here was initially undeclared, is a convicted fraudster
… including payments for promoting gold, presenting on GB News and from his friend George Cottrell, within 28 days.
Reform UK leader apologised for what he described as administrative errors by his team.
Reform UK leader apologised for what he described as administrative errors by his team.
January 21, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Reminder that Farage's friend, whose donation to him here was initially undeclared, is a convicted fraudster
Yep, crazy times. When campaigning for Remain a religious nutter once told me that we have to leave because the EU is "sinful, as evidenced by their symbol - a naked woman riding a bull" 🤯
January 21, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Yep, crazy times. When campaigning for Remain a religious nutter once told me that we have to leave because the EU is "sinful, as evidenced by their symbol - a naked woman riding a bull" 🤯
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🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is now closing on 80,000 signatures!
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
January 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM
🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is now closing on 80,000 signatures!
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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NEW: NEW: Standards commissioner finds Nigel Farage committed seventeen breaches of MPs code of conduct.
He failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests (more than 3x MPs annual salary)…
He failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests (more than 3x MPs annual salary)…
January 21, 2026 at 8:48 AM
NEW: NEW: Standards commissioner finds Nigel Farage committed seventeen breaches of MPs code of conduct.
He failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests (more than 3x MPs annual salary)…
He failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests (more than 3x MPs annual salary)…
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A month after the Epstein files deadline, only a fraction of DOJ records have been released.
Does no one have the power to confront this obstruction of justice or are we to be “ok” with the fact we now are ruled by a dictator.
Does no one have the power to confront this obstruction of justice or are we to be “ok” with the fact we now are ruled by a dictator.
January 19, 2026 at 5:22 PM
A month after the Epstein files deadline, only a fraction of DOJ records have been released.
Does no one have the power to confront this obstruction of justice or are we to be “ok” with the fact we now are ruled by a dictator.
Does no one have the power to confront this obstruction of justice or are we to be “ok” with the fact we now are ruled by a dictator.
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Main impression after 2 days in London: any politician, official or commentator who now prioritizes party politics, petty scores or their personal career advancement over dealing with this crisis should find a new job.
Time to be serious.
As a lot of serious people have said for a very long time.
Time to be serious.
As a lot of serious people have said for a very long time.
January 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Main impression after 2 days in London: any politician, official or commentator who now prioritizes party politics, petty scores or their personal career advancement over dealing with this crisis should find a new job.
Time to be serious.
As a lot of serious people have said for a very long time.
Time to be serious.
As a lot of serious people have said for a very long time.