James Fitzgerald
@jamesfitzjourno.bsky.social
UK Financial Services Reporter @POLITICO.eu
Australian journo in London, originally from Adelaide/Tarndanya.
- views & rants my own -
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Australian journo in London, originally from Adelaide/Tarndanya.
- views & rants my own -
- [email protected]
Boo.
Harry Brook being a massive idiot is the best thing about world cricket these days.
Come on Scotland. #T20WC
Come on Scotland. #T20WC
February 14, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Boo.
#Libspills used to be exciting, something that'd force you to the pub after someone got unceremoniously rolled.
This one's just pathetic/shit. #Auspol
This one's just pathetic/shit. #Auspol
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
#Libspills used to be exciting, something that'd force you to the pub after someone got unceremoniously rolled.
This one's just pathetic/shit. #Auspol
This one's just pathetic/shit. #Auspol
Reposted by James Fitzgerald
Cohesion.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
February 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Cohesion.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
Great stuff.
🚨 NEW: 60% of Australians say they don't know who the best person to lead the Liberal Party is
Among 2025 Coalition voters, 45% of are also unsure, while 25% prefer Andrew Hastie and 12% prefer Sussan Ley
Among 2025 Coalition voters, 45% of are also unsure, while 25% prefer Andrew Hastie and 12% prefer Sussan Ley
February 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Great stuff.
All happening.
February 6, 2026 at 12:17 PM
All happening.
Reposted by James Fitzgerald
‼️SPAIN'S PM SANCHEZ: SPAIN WILL BAN ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MINORS UNDER 16
‼️SPAIN'S PM SANCHEZ: WE WILL CHANGE SPANISH LAW TO HOLD SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVES ACCOUNTABLE FOR ILLEGAL, HATEFUL CONTENT
‼️SPAIN'S PM SANCHEZ: WE WILL CHANGE SPANISH LAW TO HOLD SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVES ACCOUNTABLE FOR ILLEGAL, HATEFUL CONTENT
February 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM
‼️SPAIN'S PM SANCHEZ: SPAIN WILL BAN ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MINORS UNDER 16
‼️SPAIN'S PM SANCHEZ: WE WILL CHANGE SPANISH LAW TO HOLD SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVES ACCOUNTABLE FOR ILLEGAL, HATEFUL CONTENT
‼️SPAIN'S PM SANCHEZ: WE WILL CHANGE SPANISH LAW TO HOLD SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVES ACCOUNTABLE FOR ILLEGAL, HATEFUL CONTENT
Good stuff.
Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish
Solar met the majority of electricity demand between 9am and 6pm in the past week as much of the country cranked air conditioners
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Good stuff.
*HMRC intensifies*
A pub landlord seems to be paying 10% commission on credit cards - which is vastly higher than any credit card processor charges, which is very odd.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Herefordshire pub landlord offers discount for cash payments as card charges soar
Alan Davies says he loses about £5 in transaction charges for every £50 made.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
*HMRC intensifies*
Bazball latest.
England have now lost their last 11 men's ODIs away from home 😱
Since the World Cup in 2023, they have lost 19 of 27 matches in the format, including six of their last seven
Since the World Cup in 2023, they have lost 19 of 27 matches in the format, including six of their last seven
January 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Bazball latest.
Perfect, 10/10. #Auspol
Coalition in crisis as Nationals quit frontbench en masse after division over Labor’s hate speech laws
Liberal leader was earlier warned entire Nationals frontbench would quit if she accepted resignations from three senators
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Perfect, 10/10. #Auspol
A) righto.
B) supreme court ruling when?
B) supreme court ruling when?
Trump Announces Tariffs Until U.S. Can Make A 'Complete And Total Purchase Of Greenland'
www.huffpost.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
A) righto.
B) supreme court ruling when?
B) supreme court ruling when?
