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
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Great video. The homes are thoughtful, attractive and well designed. Khan is eloquent and considerate. Much more like this please.
A real pleasure to meet George Clarke and hear about his experiences growing up on a council estate. We both know the positive impact social housing can have on families’ lives.
That’s why I’m determined to continue delivering more council homes as we build a fairer London for everyone.
That’s why I’m determined to continue delivering more council homes as we build a fairer London for everyone.
February 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Great video. The homes are thoughtful, attractive and well designed. Khan is eloquent and considerate. Much more like this please.
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Our new polling with More in Common exposes a simple problem in British politics.
Voters want growth, jobs and rising living standards.
But they don’t think politicians are focused on any of them.
Voters want growth, jobs and rising living standards.
But they don’t think politicians are focused on any of them.
February 7, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Our new polling with More in Common exposes a simple problem in British politics.
Voters want growth, jobs and rising living standards.
But they don’t think politicians are focused on any of them.
Voters want growth, jobs and rising living standards.
But they don’t think politicians are focused on any of them.
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The other extraordinary thing that appears in the Epstein Files evidence (so far) is that it is Mandelson who introduces Epstein to Deripaska circa 2009, and thence to Belyakov and the whole Russian orbit
February 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The other extraordinary thing that appears in the Epstein Files evidence (so far) is that it is Mandelson who introduces Epstein to Deripaska circa 2009, and thence to Belyakov and the whole Russian orbit
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Glenfiddich had been a popular whisky brand in Russia for many years, but suspended all its exports to the country after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
I'd say they have a very strong case of being damaged as a result of being associated with a former tory's company
Ex-defence secretary Ben Wallace in trademark row with whisky brand
Glenfiddich issues a legal claim ex-defence minister Ben Wallace over the name of his new firm.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Glenfiddich had been a popular whisky brand in Russia for many years, but suspended all its exports to the country after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
“These supposedly cancelled net zero projects never existed, and the fantastical £39.5m savings figure she is spinning is something she completely made up."
Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings
Exclusive: Disclosures show figures cited by council leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papers
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
“These supposedly cancelled net zero projects never existed, and the fantastical £39.5m savings figure she is spinning is something she completely made up."
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Was trying to find an old article and drifted across the Kemi Badenoch interview where she praises Israel for fighting a proxy war on our behalf in Gaza, "just like Ukraine is," and I do think it's up there for the more bonkers and revealing things she's said.
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Was trying to find an old article and drifted across the Kemi Badenoch interview where she praises Israel for fighting a proxy war on our behalf in Gaza, "just like Ukraine is," and I do think it's up there for the more bonkers and revealing things she's said.
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This is scathing. Kash Patel and anyone else involved in this must be impeached.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/renee-good-investigation-minnesota-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.KVA.pAnP.FE6p37Nwd1TA&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/renee-good-investigation-minnesota-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.KVA.pAnP.FE6p37Nwd1TA&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM
This is scathing. Kash Patel and anyone else involved in this must be impeached.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/renee-good-investigation-minnesota-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.KVA.pAnP.FE6p37Nwd1TA&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/renee-good-investigation-minnesota-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.KVA.pAnP.FE6p37Nwd1TA&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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A good example of how strangely unpolitical this government is at times.
The Economist is fretting that trade union laws have been tilted (sharply!) back towards strengthening unions.
But is the government making an argument around this to progressive voters? No.
economist.com/britain/2026...
The Economist is fretting that trade union laws have been tilted (sharply!) back towards strengthening unions.
But is the government making an argument around this to progressive voters? No.
economist.com/britain/2026...
February 7, 2026 at 12:59 PM
A good example of how strangely unpolitical this government is at times.
The Economist is fretting that trade union laws have been tilted (sharply!) back towards strengthening unions.
But is the government making an argument around this to progressive voters? No.
economist.com/britain/2026...
The Economist is fretting that trade union laws have been tilted (sharply!) back towards strengthening unions.
But is the government making an argument around this to progressive voters? No.
economist.com/britain/2026...
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The problem with so many of our top politicians - from Johnson, Mandelson, Farage - is that they all want to join the oligarch class. Whatever you think of Gordon Brown he is financially unbiddable www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We owe it to Epstein’s victims and to British democracy to demand historic change | Gordon Brown
The abuse of women by figures such as Epstein, and of political power by the likes of Mandelson, must be confronted. As far as I am able, I will play my part, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brow...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The problem with so many of our top politicians - from Johnson, Mandelson, Farage - is that they all want to join the oligarch class. Whatever you think of Gordon Brown he is financially unbiddable www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I wrote this yesterday - Starmer could still turn his premiership around, if he finally, FINALLY, finds the courage to address the grubby circs which allow people like Mandelson to rise so far. bylinetimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
'The Mandelson-Epstein Scandal Is an Opportunity for Starmer to Radically Reform Our Broken Politics'
The Prime Minister should use this moment to shine a light on the dark forces corrupting our democracy, argues former British diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall
bylinetimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
I wrote this yesterday - Starmer could still turn his premiership around, if he finally, FINALLY, finds the courage to address the grubby circs which allow people like Mandelson to rise so far. bylinetimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
I know the BBC's "due impartiality" forbids it, but a quick note on Russia's endless attacks on Ukrainian power system: Targeting civilian infrastructure and disproportionality targeting civilian infrastructure = war crime
Expert Guidance: Law of Armed Conflict in the Israel-Hamas War
Experts detail how the laws of war apply to Israel-Hamas conflict to assist policymakers and the public at large.
www.justsecurity.org
February 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
I know the BBC's "due impartiality" forbids it, but a quick note on Russia's endless attacks on Ukrainian power system: Targeting civilian infrastructure and disproportionality targeting civilian infrastructure = war crime
"the venue for the talks could be Miami"
After all, peace talks are a nice little earner for property billionaires in Florida.
#BBCAQ
After all, peace talks are a nice little earner for property billionaires in Florida.
#BBCAQ
‼️ US offers its country as venue for Ukraine-Russia talks for first time – Zelenskyy
US offers its country as venue for Ukraine-Russia talks for first time – Zelenskyy
The United States has offered for the first time to host the next round of trilateral talks on ending Russia's war against Ukraine on its territory.
www.pravda.com.ua
February 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
"the venue for the talks could be Miami"
After all, peace talks are a nice little earner for property billionaires in Florida.
#BBCAQ
After all, peace talks are a nice little earner for property billionaires in Florida.
#BBCAQ
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talking with someone about this today, and their whole expression sharpened suddenly as they asked "is that why ICE is angry people have video from multiple angles?"
AI is the enemy of documentation--which is a way of saying, it's the enemy of accountability.
AI is the enemy of documentation--which is a way of saying, it's the enemy of accountability.
a reminder that AI isn't just cringe; it's part of this administration's toolkit.
January 25, 2026 at 9:36 PM
talking with someone about this today, and their whole expression sharpened suddenly as they asked "is that why ICE is angry people have video from multiple angles?"
AI is the enemy of documentation--which is a way of saying, it's the enemy of accountability.
AI is the enemy of documentation--which is a way of saying, it's the enemy of accountability.
I must congratulate comedian Pierre Novellie for introducing me to the useful phrase "Citizen Andrew".
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I must congratulate comedian Pierre Novellie for introducing me to the useful phrase "Citizen Andrew".
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So as I struggled with miscarriage after miscarriage before having my 🌈 baby, Reform would seriously think I should pay more tax during that agony.
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform by-election candidate suggested people who don’t have kids should pay more tax
Exclusive: The Reform politician’s suggestion would ‘punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose’, Labour’s deputy leader has warned
www.independent.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 7:58 AM
So as I struggled with miscarriage after miscarriage before having my 🌈 baby, Reform would seriously think I should pay more tax during that agony.
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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We've slowly absorbed the 1970s New Right idea that the state is inherently useless, and our enemy. It makes terrible mistakes, but this idea is a disaster.
Latest for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social (based on my @futuregovforum.bsky.social report, Power Failure)
www.thenewworld.co.uk/phil-tinline...
Latest for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social (based on my @futuregovforum.bsky.social report, Power Failure)
www.thenewworld.co.uk/phil-tinline...
The fundamental challenge for Starmer – and Britain
Somewhere along the line people got the idea that the state was the enemy of the people. But that’s dead wrong and the government needs to prove it
www.thenewworld.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 10:27 AM
We've slowly absorbed the 1970s New Right idea that the state is inherently useless, and our enemy. It makes terrible mistakes, but this idea is a disaster.
Latest for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social (based on my @futuregovforum.bsky.social report, Power Failure)
www.thenewworld.co.uk/phil-tinline...
Latest for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social (based on my @futuregovforum.bsky.social report, Power Failure)
www.thenewworld.co.uk/phil-tinline...
Scientific American models how to start on institutional accountability by bringing it all out: 6 current or former advisors in the files. In 2009, Marty Nowak of Harvard emailed Epstein: "[I] am in the newly formed board..of scientific american.. seems like everyone there is a friend of yours." 1/
February 7, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Quacking Treason
Public profiles of Jeffrey Epstein going back 20+ years present a near perfect description of a massive, hostile foreign intelligence operation directed at the USA and NATO and other allies.
Why was this so widely ignored? What was Mandelson’s involvement? What next?
A 🧵 /1.
Public profiles of Jeffrey Epstein going back 20+ years present a near perfect description of a massive, hostile foreign intelligence operation directed at the USA and NATO and other allies.
Why was this so widely ignored? What was Mandelson’s involvement? What next?
A 🧵 /1.
February 7, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Do take 15 minutes out of your day to read this @andrewprlevi.bsky.social 🧵 The signs were there for decades
It isn’t possible for PMs to be expert in all fields…or indeed in many. Which is why having the judgement to identify very high quality advisors and really listen to them really matter..
It isn’t possible for PMs to be expert in all fields…or indeed in many. Which is why having the judgement to identify very high quality advisors and really listen to them really matter..
Quacking Treason
Public profiles of Jeffrey Epstein going back 20+ years present a near perfect description of a massive, hostile foreign intelligence operation directed at the USA and NATO and other allies.
Why was this so widely ignored? What was Mandelson’s involvement? What next?
A 🧵 /1.
Public profiles of Jeffrey Epstein going back 20+ years present a near perfect description of a massive, hostile foreign intelligence operation directed at the USA and NATO and other allies.
Why was this so widely ignored? What was Mandelson’s involvement? What next?
A 🧵 /1.
February 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Do take 15 minutes out of your day to read this @andrewprlevi.bsky.social 🧵 The signs were there for decades
It isn’t possible for PMs to be expert in all fields…or indeed in many. Which is why having the judgement to identify very high quality advisors and really listen to them really matter..
It isn’t possible for PMs to be expert in all fields…or indeed in many. Which is why having the judgement to identify very high quality advisors and really listen to them really matter..
Update: Searches concluded re misconduct in public office investigation
news.met.police.uk/news/update-...
news.met.police.uk/news/update-...
Update: Searches concluded re misconduct in public office investigation
The investigation relates to a 72-year-old man.
news.met.police.uk
February 7, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Update: Searches concluded re misconduct in public office investigation
news.met.police.uk/news/update-...
news.met.police.uk/news/update-...
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Useful thread by @sundersays.bsky.social on the settlement proposals.
Home Affairs Committee has received well over 100 expert submissions to its inquiry on this topic, vast majority opposing the proposals on both principled and practical
committees.parliament.uk/committee/83...
Home Affairs Committee has received well over 100 expert submissions to its inquiry on this topic, vast majority opposing the proposals on both principled and practical
committees.parliament.uk/committee/83...
February 7, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Useful thread by @sundersays.bsky.social on the settlement proposals.
Home Affairs Committee has received well over 100 expert submissions to its inquiry on this topic, vast majority opposing the proposals on both principled and practical
committees.parliament.uk/committee/83...
Home Affairs Committee has received well over 100 expert submissions to its inquiry on this topic, vast majority opposing the proposals on both principled and practical
committees.parliament.uk/committee/83...
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Commons modernisation committee under Lucy Powell promised an investigation of MPs' outside interests and employment, and enlisted the standards committee to work on it.
Everything seems to have gone quiet.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/73...
committees.parliament.uk/work/8800/ou...
Everything seems to have gone quiet.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/73...
committees.parliament.uk/work/8800/ou...
February 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM
"Every country faces a crisis this winter.
But the crisis we face in Britain is not just short-term – it is deep-seated."
A New Britain:
Renewing our Democracy and Rebuilding our Economy
labour.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#R4Today
But the crisis we face in Britain is not just short-term – it is deep-seated."
A New Britain:
Renewing our Democracy and Rebuilding our Economy
labour.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#R4Today
February 7, 2026 at 8:27 AM
"Every country faces a crisis this winter.
But the crisis we face in Britain is not just short-term – it is deep-seated."
A New Britain:
Renewing our Democracy and Rebuilding our Economy
labour.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#R4Today
But the crisis we face in Britain is not just short-term – it is deep-seated."
A New Britain:
Renewing our Democracy and Rebuilding our Economy
labour.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#R4Today
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