Graham Simpson
@grahambs.bsky.social
Advocate of proportional representation and progressive politics. Humanist. Anti Brexit! Anti Trump! @libdems.org.uk
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Graham Simpson
@grahambs.bsky.social
· Sep 12
It’s time for a politics, free of vested interests, free of dogma, free of corruption, free of populist easy answers to complicated questions. A politics which puts justice, the individual and the community ahead of narrow self interest. A politics based on evidence, rationality and compassion. Now!
It looks that way…
February 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
It looks that way…
Starmer says he knew when giving Mandelson US job he had kept ties with Epstein after conviction - He also knew the questionable history of the man.
February 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Starmer says he knew when giving Mandelson US job he had kept ties with Epstein after conviction - He also knew the questionable history of the man.
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Wes Streeting saying on Today that Mandelson is ‘not the man we thought he was’ but the trouble is, he is exactly the man we thought, just on a much worse scale than almost anyone thought. And there is an alternative world where none of this is this govt’s problem, because they never gave him a job
February 4, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Wes Streeting saying on Today that Mandelson is ‘not the man we thought he was’ but the trouble is, he is exactly the man we thought, just on a much worse scale than almost anyone thought. And there is an alternative world where none of this is this govt’s problem, because they never gave him a job
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I have never seen anger like this on the Labour benches in private and in public. This is the kind of territory where things can move very fast.
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
I have never seen anger like this on the Labour benches in private and in public. This is the kind of territory where things can move very fast.
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On the sleight of hand that uses free speech as a diversion from questions of who controls the digital infrastructure of democracy and to what purpose. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When Maga oligarchs control the platforms, it isn’t really a debate about ‘free speech’ | Rafael Behr
The debate over banning under-16s from social media should raise deeper questions about who controls democracy’s digital infrastructure, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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February 4, 2026 at 7:41 AM
On the sleight of hand that uses free speech as a diversion from questions of who controls the digital infrastructure of democracy and to what purpose. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Just a quick note to @greenparty.org.uk and @greenpartyhan.bsky.social - I was not consulted on being quoted on your leaflets and I have not endorsed your campaign (or any campaign in this seat). I think this note, like the bar chart next to it, is misleading and out of context.
February 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Just a quick note to @greenparty.org.uk and @greenpartyhan.bsky.social - I was not consulted on being quoted on your leaflets and I have not endorsed your campaign (or any campaign in this seat). I think this note, like the bar chart next to it, is misleading and out of context.
Thank you Spain 🇪🇸
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Spain says it 'absolutely' supports the UK rejoining the EU
Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez has said he would "absolutely" support the UK rejoining the European Union.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Thank you Spain 🇪🇸
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Starmer knew of Mandelson’s continuing relationship with Epstein after his conviction but still appointed him to probably the most important foreign affairs appointment. I don’t see how Starmer survives this one.
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Prime Minister tells Commons 'I regret appointing Mandelson as ambassador'
Sir Keir Starmer told MPs Peter Mandelson betrayed the country, and 'lied repeatedly' to his team
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February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Starmer knew of Mandelson’s continuing relationship with Epstein after his conviction but still appointed him to probably the most important foreign affairs appointment. I don’t see how Starmer survives this one.
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Reform cabinet member quits over judgement 'lapse' - The biggest ‘lapse of judgment’ was people voting for Reform in the first place!
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Reform UK cabinet member in Kent resigns over 'no cuts' quote
Matthew Fraser Moat says his words were a
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February 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Reform cabinet member quits over judgement 'lapse' - The biggest ‘lapse of judgment’ was people voting for Reform in the first place!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This speech should be updated to reflect Trump’s America…
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Can You Say Why America is the Greatest Country in the World?
YouTube video by Christopher L Webster
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February 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
This speech should be updated to reflect Trump’s America…
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They’re taking children from Minnesota and locking them up like criminals in detention camps in Texas.
For the love of God, send our kids home and bring an end to this nightmare.
www.startribune.com/walz-demands...
For the love of God, send our kids home and bring an end to this nightmare.
www.startribune.com/walz-demands...
Walz demands DHS stop detaining Minnesota children
In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Walz demanded details about how many Minnesota kids are in detention facilities.
www.startribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:35 AM
They’re taking children from Minnesota and locking them up like criminals in detention camps in Texas.
For the love of God, send our kids home and bring an end to this nightmare.
www.startribune.com/walz-demands...
For the love of God, send our kids home and bring an end to this nightmare.
www.startribune.com/walz-demands...
So much was known BEFORE Mandelson was appointed Ambassador to the USA.
BREAKING: “The Conservatives are moving a vote later about whether or not the government should just publish and be transparent with all of the information they got when it comes to the vetting process with Lord Mandelson and his appointment. Should the government publish that?”
Skys Sophy Ridge
Skys Sophy Ridge
February 4, 2026 at 8:16 AM
So much was known BEFORE Mandelson was appointed Ambassador to the USA.
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I work for a small independent online retailer employing a handful of local people. We have a small warehouse with business rates and overheads. Increasing delivery costs and import taxes mean we struggle to compete with the likes of Temu, Amazon, etc.
Not all online businesses are the same.
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Not all online businesses are the same.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:41 AM
I work for a small independent online retailer employing a handful of local people. We have a small warehouse with business rates and overheads. Increasing delivery costs and import taxes mean we struggle to compete with the likes of Temu, Amazon, etc.
Not all online businesses are the same.
.
Not all online businesses are the same.
.
“A more level playing field for bricks-and-mortar businesses, which are taxed disproportionately compared with online competitors, is urgently needed” says @theguardian.com - yes an essential first step in order to revive our High Streets.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on high-street decline: a symbol of failure in a discontented nation | Editorial
Editorial: Decaying town centres are fuelling a sense of disillusionment with mainstream parties. Labour’s regeneration strategy must be bolder
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February 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
“A more level playing field for bricks-and-mortar businesses, which are taxed disproportionately compared with online competitors, is urgently needed” says @theguardian.com - yes an essential first step in order to revive our High Streets.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
During his election campaign, Trump repeatedly claimed he could end the war in one day. It has been more than a full year back in office and the war shows no sign of an end.
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Russian hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called
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February 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM
During his election campaign, Trump repeatedly claimed he could end the war in one day. It has been more than a full year back in office and the war shows no sign of an end.
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American democracy was nice while it lasted…
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Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump called on Republicans to “nationalize the voting” in an interview airing Monday with Dan Bongino, the former deputy director of the FBI.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
American democracy was nice while it lasted…
www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/p...
X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok - This has made my day! 😊
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X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok - This has made my day! 😊
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Brexit doesn’t work, dismantling it works…
February 3, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Brexit doesn’t work, dismantling it works…
“Sir Keir’s judgment has been suspect since he hired Lord Mandelson, whose career has courted controversy, to be Britain’s ambassador to the US” says @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the Mandelson-Epstein emails: unavoidable questions of misconduct in public office | Editorial
Editorial: Leaking crisis policy to financiers demands investigation, not evasion. Gordon Brown understands this. Credibility can’t be pursued at the expense of trust
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:29 AM
“Sir Keir’s judgment has been suspect since he hired Lord Mandelson, whose career has courted controversy, to be Britain’s ambassador to the US” says @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Russia is conducting a major terror attack on Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities at this very moment.
Trump is a fool, a liar and a danger.
Trump is a fool, a liar and a danger.
Trump: "I did call up President Putin and he's agreed -- they have the same cold wave that we do, maybe different because it's pretty far away, but it's the equivalent. And Ukraine is a very cold country, much colder than us. I asked him if he wouldn't shoot for one week and he's agreed to do it."
February 2, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Russia is conducting a major terror attack on Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities at this very moment.
Trump is a fool, a liar and a danger.
Trump is a fool, a liar and a danger.
Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says 👍
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Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU Commissioner says
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says 👍
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Carney: "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland's future. Our commitment to NATO's Article 5 is unwavering ... Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland"
January 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Carney: "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland's future. Our commitment to NATO's Article 5 is unwavering ... Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland"
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Here we go….
Trump: "These people were brought to our country to vote, & they vote illegally. The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that I won that show I didn't win. You're gonna see something in Georgia"
February 2, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Here we go….
It’s refreshing to hear a passionate case for rejoining the EU. Yes I know about austerity and tuition fees but listen to what Clegg says.
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Should Britian rejoin the EU?
YouTube video by LBC
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February 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM
It’s refreshing to hear a passionate case for rejoining the EU. Yes I know about austerity and tuition fees but listen to what Clegg says.
youtu.be/yGcJ-LGR-CI?...
youtu.be/yGcJ-LGR-CI?...