Jacq Dodman
@jacqdodman.bsky.social
‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter’ Martin Luther King #FBPE 🇪🇺
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer,
"I hope you don't mind about the European Union flag"
"I hope you don't mind about the European Union flag"
February 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer,
"I hope you don't mind about the European Union flag"
"I hope you don't mind about the European Union flag"
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You know what helps make the streets safer? Paying your taxes
Nadhim Zahawi thinks London is now unsafe, because the other day a tired-looking man walked past him during the morning rush hour.
February 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
You know what helps make the streets safer? Paying your taxes
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I have now put this to Nick Robinson to see if the BBC will now check + correct it
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Sunder Katwala on X: "@bbcnickrobinson @RishiSunak @Nigel_Farage @GoodwinMJ Nigel Farage gave you a false argument about net migration. Will BBC now fact-check + correct it? "Look at net migration numbers. Oh, it isn't good that net migration is coming down". "Do you know why? Its because an exodus: those of a financial position toto have a choice"" / X
@bbcnickrobinson @RishiSunak @Nigel_Farage @GoodwinMJ Nigel Farage gave you a false argument about net migration. Will BBC now fact-check + correct it? "Look at net migration numbers. Oh, it isn't good that net migration is coming down". "Do you know why? Its because an exodus: those of a financial position toto have a choice"
x.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I have now put this to Nick Robinson to see if the BBC will now check + correct it
x.com/sundersays/s...
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In 2020, Jim Ratcliffe moved his fortune to Monaco, saving himself an estimated £4 billion in tax.
In the same year, immigrants in the UK contributed around £20 billion in tax.
That says it all.
In the same year, immigrants in the UK contributed around £20 billion in tax.
That says it all.
Guardian view on Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Britain does not need political lectures from a billionaire tax exile | Editorial
Editorial: Comments on the ‘colonisation of the UK’ by the co-owner of Manchester United were erroneous, crass and a gif
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM
In 2020, Jim Ratcliffe moved his fortune to Monaco, saving himself an estimated £4 billion in tax.
In the same year, immigrants in the UK contributed around £20 billion in tax.
That says it all.
In the same year, immigrants in the UK contributed around £20 billion in tax.
That says it all.
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One can make the case for requiring either a UK passport or some further documentation for dual British nationals to enter the country (this is true for eg the US). But making this change rapidly and getting a certificate so expensive is yet another Home Office cockup. Why always so draconian?
Gabrielle was all set for a routine trip from Australia to the UK. Then the rules for dual citizens suddenly changed
From 25 February all dual citizens visiting the UK must use their British passport, leaving many scrambling to get their documents in order
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
One can make the case for requiring either a UK passport or some further documentation for dual British nationals to enter the country (this is true for eg the US). But making this change rapidly and getting a certificate so expensive is yet another Home Office cockup. Why always so draconian?
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Farage's lies about people not speaking English factchecked here.
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
BBC Verify: Fact-checking Farage's claim that one million in UK 'don't speak any English’
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Farage's lies about people not speaking English factchecked here.
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
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NY FED: Consumers pay 90% of tariffs.
CBO: Consumers pay *95%* of tariffs.
www.crfb.org/papers/cbos-...
CBO: Consumers pay *95%* of tariffs.
www.crfb.org/papers/cbos-...
February 12, 2026 at 7:40 PM
NY FED: Consumers pay 90% of tariffs.
CBO: Consumers pay *95%* of tariffs.
www.crfb.org/papers/cbos-...
CBO: Consumers pay *95%* of tariffs.
www.crfb.org/papers/cbos-...
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"I can't be bought"
Says man who sells video birthday greetings for £70 a time.
Says man who sells video birthday greetings for £70 a time.
February 12, 2026 at 11:47 PM
"I can't be bought"
Says man who sells video birthday greetings for £70 a time.
Says man who sells video birthday greetings for £70 a time.
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Cllr David Wimble, Reform Cabinet member for economic development at Kent County Council, says he might defund Margate's Turner Contemporary Gallery to spite the local MP Polly Billington.
A pretty bleak threat from the Reform party on Kent county council...
Reform threatens to pull funding for Margate’s Turner Gallery as ‘naked retribution for local MP exposing Kent savings lies' - via Polly Billington MP
Reform threatens to pull funding for Margate’s Turner Gallery as ‘naked retribution for local MP exposing Kent savings lies' - via Polly Billington MP
February 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Cllr David Wimble, Reform Cabinet member for economic development at Kent County Council, says he might defund Margate's Turner Contemporary Gallery to spite the local MP Polly Billington.
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EXCL: Police are assessing new claims unearthed by ITV News tonight that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was setting up a business with convicted paedophile Epstein while STILL a Trade Envoy.
It appears the plan was to discreetly use his "aura and access".
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
It appears the plan was to discreetly use his "aura and access".
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
www.itv.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
EXCL: Police are assessing new claims unearthed by ITV News tonight that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was setting up a business with convicted paedophile Epstein while STILL a Trade Envoy.
It appears the plan was to discreetly use his "aura and access".
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
It appears the plan was to discreetly use his "aura and access".
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Ash Sarkar, "Jim Ratcliffe is a stinking hypocrite"
"He became a tax resident of Monaco to save £4 billion that could have gone towards British schools, the British NHS, towards British defence, instead he decided he wanted that money for his own pocket"
"He became a tax resident of Monaco to save £4 billion that could have gone towards British schools, the British NHS, towards British defence, instead he decided he wanted that money for his own pocket"
February 12, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Ash Sarkar, "Jim Ratcliffe is a stinking hypocrite"
"He became a tax resident of Monaco to save £4 billion that could have gone towards British schools, the British NHS, towards British defence, instead he decided he wanted that money for his own pocket"
"He became a tax resident of Monaco to save £4 billion that could have gone towards British schools, the British NHS, towards British defence, instead he decided he wanted that money for his own pocket"
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Former Conservative Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defends the claim that the UK has been colonised by immigrants.
Zahawi often criticised this kind of language before he joined Reform
Zahawi is arguing about net contributors - and ignoring the "colonised" comment about takeover + subjugation.
Zahawi often criticised this kind of language before he joined Reform
Zahawi is arguing about net contributors - and ignoring the "colonised" comment about takeover + subjugation.
February 12, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Former Conservative Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defends the claim that the UK has been colonised by immigrants.
Zahawi often criticised this kind of language before he joined Reform
Zahawi is arguing about net contributors - and ignoring the "colonised" comment about takeover + subjugation.
Zahawi often criticised this kind of language before he joined Reform
Zahawi is arguing about net contributors - and ignoring the "colonised" comment about takeover + subjugation.
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Ratcliffe is, quite obviously, factually, morally & intellectually wrong about immigration. But his racist comments will be 'both-sided' everywhere because people who simply don't like seeing non-white faces aren't ashamed to say so anymore.
February 12, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Ratcliffe is, quite obviously, factually, morally & intellectually wrong about immigration. But his racist comments will be 'both-sided' everywhere because people who simply don't like seeing non-white faces aren't ashamed to say so anymore.
This story feels like it has the momentum to bring the whole monarchy crashing down. Way past time for Andrew to be honest.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Andrew should be interviewed by police, former PM Gordon Brown says
Gordon Brown said police should
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM
This story feels like it has the momentum to bring the whole monarchy crashing down. Way past time for Andrew to be honest.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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btw, Man Utd’s last starting 11 had the following nationalities:
Belgium, England, Argentina, England, Portugal, Brazil, England, Ivory Coast, Portugal, Cameroon, Brazil
Belgium, England, Argentina, England, Portugal, Brazil, England, Ivory Coast, Portugal, Cameroon, Brazil
February 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM
btw, Man Utd’s last starting 11 had the following nationalities:
Belgium, England, Argentina, England, Portugal, Brazil, England, Ivory Coast, Portugal, Cameroon, Brazil
Belgium, England, Argentina, England, Portugal, Brazil, England, Ivory Coast, Portugal, Cameroon, Brazil
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just billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe throwing out some serious made-up numbers on TV
February 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
just billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe throwing out some serious made-up numbers on TV
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24 MPs representing Thames Water households have asked the Environment Minister and @ofwat.bsky.social to say NO to Thames Water's creditors request for illegal sewage until 2040
18 Liberal Democrats incl @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
1 Conservative
2 Labour
3 Independent
weownit.org.uk/news/open-le...
18 Liberal Democrats incl @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
1 Conservative
2 Labour
3 Independent
weownit.org.uk/news/open-le...
Open Letter from Thames Water MPs: Ofwat must reject the Thames Water deal
Read our open letter to Chris Walters, interim CEO of Ofwat and Emma Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, signed by MPs from the Thames Water region.
weownit.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:28 AM
24 MPs representing Thames Water households have asked the Environment Minister and @ofwat.bsky.social to say NO to Thames Water's creditors request for illegal sewage until 2040
18 Liberal Democrats incl @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
1 Conservative
2 Labour
3 Independent
weownit.org.uk/news/open-le...
18 Liberal Democrats incl @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
1 Conservative
2 Labour
3 Independent
weownit.org.uk/news/open-le...
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‘Jim Ratcliffe has moved to Monaco to save £4 billion worth of tax in this country one might question whether he is the patriot we need to comment on this issue'
Home Office minister Jake Richards speaks to #BBCBreakfast Ratcliffe claimed UK had been "colonised by immigrants"
Home Office minister Jake Richards speaks to #BBCBreakfast Ratcliffe claimed UK had been "colonised by immigrants"
February 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM
‘Jim Ratcliffe has moved to Monaco to save £4 billion worth of tax in this country one might question whether he is the patriot we need to comment on this issue'
Home Office minister Jake Richards speaks to #BBCBreakfast Ratcliffe claimed UK had been "colonised by immigrants"
Home Office minister Jake Richards speaks to #BBCBreakfast Ratcliffe claimed UK had been "colonised by immigrants"
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NEW ANALYSIS: China's CO2 has now been 'flat or falling' for 21 months
* Down in 2025
* Still below Mar 2024
* Clean energy wave a key factor
If this is China's peak (TBC) it's the climate story of the century so far…
www.carbonbrief.org/...
* Down in 2025
* Still below Mar 2024
* Clean energy wave a key factor
If this is China's peak (TBC) it's the climate story of the century so far…
www.carbonbrief.org/...
February 12, 2026 at 7:38 AM
NEW ANALYSIS: China's CO2 has now been 'flat or falling' for 21 months
* Down in 2025
* Still below Mar 2024
* Clean energy wave a key factor
If this is China's peak (TBC) it's the climate story of the century so far…
www.carbonbrief.org/...
* Down in 2025
* Still below Mar 2024
* Clean energy wave a key factor
If this is China's peak (TBC) it's the climate story of the century so far…
www.carbonbrief.org/...
Chris Mason calling Ratcliffe v Starmer “a straight forward political row” He seems to have conveniently missed out the fact that Ratcliffe’s immigration / population facts and figures were completely incorrrct. #R4Today
February 12, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Chris Mason calling Ratcliffe v Starmer “a straight forward political row” He seems to have conveniently missed out the fact that Ratcliffe’s immigration / population facts and figures were completely incorrrct. #R4Today
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Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
February 9, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
75% of the Manchester United squad were born overseas. How many supporters come from diverse backgrounds? Jim Ratcliffe thinks Farage is “an intelligent man” clearly Sir Jim isn’t. #R4Today
February 12, 2026 at 7:28 AM
75% of the Manchester United squad were born overseas. How many supporters come from diverse backgrounds? Jim Ratcliffe thinks Farage is “an intelligent man” clearly Sir Jim isn’t. #R4Today
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Jim Ratcliffe, a tax resident of Monaco who has legally avoided an estimated £4 billion in UK taxes, says,
"The UK is being colonised by immigrants, isn't it?"
Ed Conway, "You met recently with Nigel Farage, didn't you?"
Jim Ratcliffe, "I did"
"The UK is being colonised by immigrants, isn't it?"
Ed Conway, "You met recently with Nigel Farage, didn't you?"
Jim Ratcliffe, "I did"
February 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Jim Ratcliffe, a tax resident of Monaco who has legally avoided an estimated £4 billion in UK taxes, says,
"The UK is being colonised by immigrants, isn't it?"
Ed Conway, "You met recently with Nigel Farage, didn't you?"
Jim Ratcliffe, "I did"
"The UK is being colonised by immigrants, isn't it?"
Ed Conway, "You met recently with Nigel Farage, didn't you?"
Jim Ratcliffe, "I did"