Ed Wilson
@eddwilson.bsky.social
Lefty liberal by temperament, exasperated by experience.
Not strictly qualified for most arguments, but I do read a lot.
Stockport, UK
Not strictly qualified for most arguments, but I do read a lot.
Stockport, UK
I have no problem w security guarantees for Russia: once it has retreated inside its internationally recognised borders, Ukraine & the West should promise not to attack RU territory. But Grushko is asking for guarantees of continued Ukrainian insecurity, not Russia’s security. That’s unacceptable.
Senior Russian official says Moscow needs 'security guarantees' #Ukraine
February 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Trump’s best friend Jeff Epstein was worried about Trump’s dementia way back in 2017. How bad do you think it is now?
February 10, 2026 at 7:47 AM
I'd add to @benansell.bsky.social's political analysis here the simple point that a reset here would be *good* for growth and save money.
The settlement proposals are not just morally repulsive and politically self-defeating, but also an act of economic self-harm.
The settlement proposals are not just morally repulsive and politically self-defeating, but also an act of economic self-harm.
If Starmer wants a reset - and not yet another U-turn when the parliamentary party balks at a policy - here is his chance.
February 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Nick Buckley sets out Advance UK immigration policy of Ben Habib's party
- bsn ILR & revoke aıı post-2018 grants
- encourage all settled migrants to leave
- bsn all work visas from India & all other majority non-white countries
- ban foreigners becoming citizens
- invade French waters
- bsn ILR & revoke aıı post-2018 grants
- encourage all settled migrants to leave
- bsn all work visas from India & all other majority non-white countries
- ban foreigners becoming citizens
- invade French waters
February 10, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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Happy 13th anniversary to this pair of matching news headlines.
February 10, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Happy 13th anniversary to this pair of matching news headlines.
I'm sorry, I feel for any family dealing with a kidnapping, but what the hell has the Nancy Guthrie case got to do with us?
There are thousands of kidnappings in Pakistan, for example, but they're not from rich families.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
#R4Today
There are thousands of kidnappings in Pakistan, for example, but they're not from rich families.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
#R4Today
February 10, 2026 at 7:36 AM
I'm sorry, I feel for any family dealing with a kidnapping, but what the hell has the Nancy Guthrie case got to do with us?
There are thousands of kidnappings in Pakistan, for example, but they're not from rich families.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
#R4Today
There are thousands of kidnappings in Pakistan, for example, but they're not from rich families.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
#R4Today
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Russia Bombs Ukraine, Blames America — So How Does That Work, Exactly?
open.substack.com/pub/shaunpin...
open.substack.com/pub/shaunpin...
February 10, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Russia Bombs Ukraine, Blames America — So How Does That Work, Exactly?
open.substack.com/pub/shaunpin...
open.substack.com/pub/shaunpin...
Sounds like Cabinet Secretary is departing. If that is the case, some of details in this may have changed, but the overarching challenges for a new Cab Sec remain the same.
Which itself tells a story.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Which itself tells a story.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
The next cabinet secretary | Institute for Government
What lies ahead for the UK's new top civil servant.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Henry Zeffman of the BBC stands in Downing Street, having a disussion that would be just as easy if he was in the nice warm studio.
Three metres to either side, other companies' commentators stand before their own cameras.
At least it's not raining.
#R4Today
Three metres to either side, other companies' commentators stand before their own cameras.
At least it's not raining.
#R4Today
February 10, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Henry Zeffman of the BBC stands in Downing Street, having a disussion that would be just as easy if he was in the nice warm studio.
Three metres to either side, other companies' commentators stand before their own cameras.
At least it's not raining.
#R4Today
Three metres to either side, other companies' commentators stand before their own cameras.
At least it's not raining.
#R4Today
Anas Sarwar rang Starmer to inform him of the statement he was going to make, and "I think it's safe to say that he and I disagreed".
#PoliticsLive
#PoliticsLive
February 10, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Nick Buckley of Advance UK is fighting the Gorton and Denton byelection against Matthew Goodwin of Reform UK. If they could be bothered, they might argue it out on these points.
The voters might be confused.
#R4Today
The voters might be confused.
#R4Today
'All foreigners settled in the UK will be encouraged to GO HOME'
Including Advance UK's Karachi-born leader Ben Habib?
Including Advance UK's Karachi-born leader Ben Habib?
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Nick Buckley of Advance UK is fighting the Gorton and Denton byelection against Matthew Goodwin of Reform UK. If they could be bothered, they might argue it out on these points.
The voters might be confused.
#R4Today
The voters might be confused.
#R4Today
Darren Jones: The Committee on Standards is currently conducting an inquiry into second jobs
www.gov.uk/government/s...
This inquiry started on 8 January 2025, in agreement with Lucy Powell's Modernisation Committee, and ground to a halt on 15 July 2025.
committees.parliament.uk/work/8800/ou...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
This inquiry started on 8 January 2025, in agreement with Lucy Powell's Modernisation Committee, and ground to a halt on 15 July 2025.
committees.parliament.uk/work/8800/ou...
February 10, 2026 at 6:46 AM
February 10, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Times (and apparently Cabinet Ministers) apparently confusing Labour Party rules with U.K. constitution
Labour Party rules set out what happens if LEADER of party is ‘permanently unavailable’. But they dont match up the principles, precedents and expectations about what happens fo replace a PM. 1/
Labour Party rules set out what happens if LEADER of party is ‘permanently unavailable’. But they dont match up the principles, precedents and expectations about what happens fo replace a PM. 1/
February 10, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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It had been a while since we last heard about It's Your Party And I'll Cry If I Want To, or whatever they're called these days...
Ms #Sultana is calling for the election of Mr #Corbyn in the public officeholders’ section of the executive, but the former Labour leader has not reciprocated
Are #YourParty heading for unity or further meltdown?
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/your...
Are #YourParty heading for unity or further meltdown?
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/your...
Your Party leadership vote starts
VOTING has started in the election for the leadership of Your Party, the new left party launched by feuding leaders Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.The party’s 60,000 members – or those of them regist...
morningstaronline.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 6:29 AM
It had been a while since we last heard about It's Your Party And I'll Cry If I Want To, or whatever they're called these days...
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U.K. might lose a prime minister because a guy who worked for him knew another guy who hung out with Epstein. Meanwhile the U.S. opposition party is telling our President, who was Epstein's best friend, that his secret police should get better training so their public street murders look less messy.
February 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
U.K. might lose a prime minister because a guy who worked for him knew another guy who hung out with Epstein. Meanwhile the U.S. opposition party is telling our President, who was Epstein's best friend, that his secret police should get better training so their public street murders look less messy.
Citizen Andrew is slowly losing support from his family. His tiny new residence might not come with staff. He might have to boil his own eggs and make his own toast.
Sainsbury's might leave his orders close to the front door.
#R4Today
Sainsbury's might leave his orders close to the front door.
#R4Today
Marsh Farm: everything we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's new house
Marsh Farm is rumoured to replace Royal Lodge as Andrew's new digs. Here's everything we know about the house, which represents something of a downgrade for the former Prince
www.houseandgarden.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Citizen Andrew is slowly losing support from his family. His tiny new residence might not come with staff. He might have to boil his own eggs and make his own toast.
Sainsbury's might leave his orders close to the front door.
#R4Today
Sainsbury's might leave his orders close to the front door.
#R4Today
Starmer: We didn't manage to bring Jimmy Lai back, but we're annoying the Chinese by increasing immigration opportunities for Hong Kongers. And we're also making it harder - generally - for all categories of immigrant.
#R4Today
#R4Today
'Despicable and reprehensible': China lashes out at UK expansion of visa scheme following Jimmy Lai conviction
'Despicable and reprehensible': China lashes out at UK expansion of visa scheme following Jimmy Lai conviction
The diplomatic tensions came after pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced for 20 years in one of the city's most prominent prosecutions.
cnb.cx
February 10, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Starmer: We didn't manage to bring Jimmy Lai back, but we're annoying the Chinese by increasing immigration opportunities for Hong Kongers. And we're also making it harder - generally - for all categories of immigrant.
#R4Today
#R4Today
"Installations of solar power in Africa jumped 54% in 2025, new data shows, marking the fastest annual growth on record, driven by governments and development agencies deploying utility-scale projects and households and businesses putting in rooftop and commercial systems."
#R4Today
#R4Today
Africa records fastest-ever solar growth, as installations jump in 2025 www.climatechangenews.com/2026/02/04/a...
Africa records fastest-ever solar growth in 2025
Africa's solar power installations increased in 2025 marking the fastest annual growth on record
www.climatechangenews.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:49 AM
"Installations of solar power in Africa jumped 54% in 2025, new data shows, marking the fastest annual growth on record, driven by governments and development agencies deploying utility-scale projects and households and businesses putting in rooftop and commercial systems."
#R4Today
#R4Today
February 10, 2026 at 5:47 AM
1. Public AI is exciting but unreliable, attracts billions of users.
2. Public AI improves, becomes less unreliable, attracts a few more users but confirms the allegiance of most of its audience.
3. Public AI is trained with a slightly different set of data, pulling its users with it.
#R4Today
2. Public AI improves, becomes less unreliable, attracts a few more users but confirms the allegiance of most of its audience.
3. Public AI is trained with a slightly different set of data, pulling its users with it.
#R4Today
February 10, 2026 at 5:44 AM
1. Public AI is exciting but unreliable, attracts billions of users.
2. Public AI improves, becomes less unreliable, attracts a few more users but confirms the allegiance of most of its audience.
3. Public AI is trained with a slightly different set of data, pulling its users with it.
#R4Today
2. Public AI improves, becomes less unreliable, attracts a few more users but confirms the allegiance of most of its audience.
3. Public AI is trained with a slightly different set of data, pulling its users with it.
#R4Today
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Is Trump simply lying again, again, again, or is he psychologically incapable again, again, again?
China will stop Canada playing ice hockey? Elbows up!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
China will stop Canada playing ice hockey? Elbows up!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump threatens to block new bridge in latest tirade against Canada
President says Gordie Howe Bridge will open only when US is ‘fully compensated’ – and makes bizarre hockey claim
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Is Trump simply lying again, again, again, or is he psychologically incapable again, again, again?
China will stop Canada playing ice hockey? Elbows up!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
China will stop Canada playing ice hockey? Elbows up!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...