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1/ So, should the EU retaliate against Trump's Greenland tariff threats? There are roughly three schools of thought, each progressively more interesting than the last. A brief tour through the logic of escalation and deterrence: 🧵
January 19, 2026 at 11:41 AM
1/ So, should the EU retaliate against Trump's Greenland tariff threats? There are roughly three schools of thought, each progressively more interesting than the last. A brief tour through the logic of escalation and deterrence: 🧵
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The UK government – Trump is threatening to destroy NATO, so let's give our military data to a company owned by a political extremist who wants to abolish democracy, and whose money and influence put Vance in the White House.
January 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The UK government – Trump is threatening to destroy NATO, so let's give our military data to a company owned by a political extremist who wants to abolish democracy, and whose money and influence put Vance in the White House.
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A week and a bit into the job search, so obviously going to keep re-upping this. Pretty sure that this is the worst time of year to be looking for jobs in my area, but if you are looking for a Comms, policy, advocacy person, or know someone who is, please do let me know or share.
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Sadly it is official, my current employment contract finishes at the end of March. It has been a fantastic three years at Migrant Voice. If you, or someone you know, knows of job opportunities for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors, please do let me know.
January 17, 2026 at 9:22 AM
A week and a bit into the job search, so obviously going to keep re-upping this. Pretty sure that this is the worst time of year to be looking for jobs in my area, but if you are looking for a Comms, policy, advocacy person, or know someone who is, please do let me know or share.
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Yesterday I posted my last ever Tweet and called on the Government to do the same.
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
It is time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter
Grok is just one of many reasons why Westminster should finally get off the website.
www.politicshome.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Yesterday I posted my last ever Tweet and called on the Government to do the same.
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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Sadly it is official, my current employment contract finishes at the end of March. It has been a fantastic three years at Migrant Voice. If you, or someone you know, knows of job opportunities for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors, please do let me know.
January 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Sadly it is official, my current employment contract finishes at the end of March. It has been a fantastic three years at Migrant Voice. If you, or someone you know, knows of job opportunities for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors, please do let me know.
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A bit of positivity to start your working day.
Think society is in decline? Research gives us some reasons to be cheerful
If we look at people’s values - abstract ideals that guide our behaviour - there are reasons to be positive about society.
theconversation.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:06 AM
A bit of positivity to start your working day.
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Picked a brilliant day to stay home from the office and get some windows replaced.
January 6, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Picked a brilliant day to stay home from the office and get some windows replaced.
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“for all that UK ministers insist that the country has left the EU, but not Europe, it is hard not to conclude that Brexit has left the UK more exposed to the cold winds of US unilateralism than would otherwise have been the case”
www.independent.co.uk/voices/edito...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/edito...
Trump’s Venezuela raid shows how exposed Starmer and Britain has become since Brexit
Editorial: As Washington acted unilaterally to capture Maduro, the prime minister was reduced to watching and waiting. The episode lays bare the fragility of the UK’s post-Brexit foreign policy and wh...
www.independent.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
“for all that UK ministers insist that the country has left the EU, but not Europe, it is hard not to conclude that Brexit has left the UK more exposed to the cold winds of US unilateralism than would otherwise have been the case”
www.independent.co.uk/voices/edito...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/edito...
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From Washington to Europe, the same organisations keep appearing – Heritage, Heartland, Koch-linked groups – pushing identical anti-net zero scripts & climate change scepticism.
It’s a coordinated, well-funded project of fossil fuel money, think tanks, tech giants & political operatives
It’s a coordinated, well-funded project of fossil fuel money, think tanks, tech giants & political operatives
Inside MAGA’s worldwide campaign to undermine climate science
What began as US culture war politics has become a well-funded, coordinated global campaign to undermine climate science and democracy
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 6:41 AM
From Washington to Europe, the same organisations keep appearing – Heritage, Heartland, Koch-linked groups – pushing identical anti-net zero scripts & climate change scepticism.
It’s a coordinated, well-funded project of fossil fuel money, think tanks, tech giants & political operatives
It’s a coordinated, well-funded project of fossil fuel money, think tanks, tech giants & political operatives
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"... the main threat to liberty and democracy stems from the centre. Obviously, Ovenden cannot and will refuse to see it because this personifies this outlook."
What is the "Stakeholder State"?
Paul Ovenden is someone we did not need to hear from again. He could have spent his time over Christmas reflecting on what cost him his job ...
averypublicsociologist.blogspot.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:50 PM
"... the main threat to liberty and democracy stems from the centre. Obviously, Ovenden cannot and will refuse to see it because this personifies this outlook."
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US Embassy in Moscow wishes Russia a Happy New Year.
"Americans and Russians share deep traditions of resilience, creativity and love for their homelands. These common threads can serve as a foundation for building a more peaceful future."
All the gravity of a Hallmark card.
x.com/i/status/200...
"Americans and Russians share deep traditions of resilience, creativity and love for their homelands. These common threads can serve as a foundation for building a more peaceful future."
All the gravity of a Hallmark card.
x.com/i/status/200...
January 1, 2026 at 8:24 AM
US Embassy in Moscow wishes Russia a Happy New Year.
"Americans and Russians share deep traditions of resilience, creativity and love for their homelands. These common threads can serve as a foundation for building a more peaceful future."
All the gravity of a Hallmark card.
x.com/i/status/200...
"Americans and Russians share deep traditions of resilience, creativity and love for their homelands. These common threads can serve as a foundation for building a more peaceful future."
All the gravity of a Hallmark card.
x.com/i/status/200...
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The rule of oligarchs threatens us all, but we can fight back
The irresponsible rich are bringing us to the very brink of economic and environmental disaster – they must be controlled
By Andy Brown
@andybrown1951.bsky.social
The irresponsible rich are bringing us to the very brink of economic and environmental disaster – they must be controlled
By Andy Brown
@andybrown1951.bsky.social
The rule of oligarchs threatens us all, but we can fight back
The irresponsible rich are bringing us to the very brink of economic and environmental disaster – they must be controlled
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The rule of oligarchs threatens us all, but we can fight back
The irresponsible rich are bringing us to the very brink of economic and environmental disaster – they must be controlled
By Andy Brown
@andybrown1951.bsky.social
The irresponsible rich are bringing us to the very brink of economic and environmental disaster – they must be controlled
By Andy Brown
@andybrown1951.bsky.social
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i post this story every christmas, and will keep doing so until it stops making me cry
merry christmas xx
merry christmas xx
A real Good Samaritan
One act of kindness that befell Leeds writer Bernard Hare in 1982 changed him profoundly. Here he tells his story.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
i post this story every christmas, and will keep doing so until it stops making me cry
merry christmas xx
merry christmas xx
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This has made me cry - such an uplifting story
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
www.bbc.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This has made me cry - such an uplifting story
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“A universal system of human rights was built to make sure that we could never end up in that nightmare scenario [of hierarchisation of rights in the Nazi era] again. We have to be very cautious and careful about the ultimate consequences of the paths we might embark on.”
‘Who’s it going to be next time?’: ECHR rethink is ‘moral retreat’, say rights experts
As 27 European countries urge changes to laws forged after second world war, human rights chief says politicians are playing into hands of populists
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“A universal system of human rights was built to make sure that we could never end up in that nightmare scenario [of hierarchisation of rights in the Nazi era] again. We have to be very cautious and careful about the ultimate consequences of the paths we might embark on.”
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Overbearing health and safety rules are stopping Britain building new infrastructure, according to the economist whom Keir Starmer has cited as an inspiration for his growth strategy.
What could possibly go wrong
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
What could possibly go wrong
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Health and safety rules holding UK infrastructure back, says writer of government report
Exclusive: John Fingleton says regulators need to change their attitude to risk to end the country’s economic stagnation
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Overbearing health and safety rules are stopping Britain building new infrastructure, according to the economist whom Keir Starmer has cited as an inspiration for his growth strategy.
What could possibly go wrong
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
What could possibly go wrong
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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"The ECHR was created in the wake of World War 2. Those creating it knew the dangers of extreme ideology better than anyone...To claim it is “outdated” is to ignore the reasons why it was created in the first place, the protections it provides."
Starmer is ignoring why the ECHR was created.
Starmer is ignoring why the ECHR was created.
Today is #InternationalHumanRightsDay, and also the day when UK and EU leaders discuss weaken the rights of people fleeing war and persecution.
If the European Convention on Human Rights is to be reformed, it must be to strengthen it, not undermine it.
Read our statement for #Humanrightsday here 👇
If the European Convention on Human Rights is to be reformed, it must be to strengthen it, not undermine it.
Read our statement for #Humanrightsday here 👇
December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"The ECHR was created in the wake of World War 2. Those creating it knew the dangers of extreme ideology better than anyone...To claim it is “outdated” is to ignore the reasons why it was created in the first place, the protections it provides."
Starmer is ignoring why the ECHR was created.
Starmer is ignoring why the ECHR was created.
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"Reading opens doors to worlds beyond our own" | Nick Kemp
Why reading matters: celebrating the power of books in our city
"Reading opens doors to worlds beyond our own"
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"Reading opens doors to worlds beyond our own" | Nick Kemp
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This is so disgusting.
December 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is so disgusting.
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🔴 BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access to 10+ Labour MPs and minister
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
Ex-Tory MP facilitated meetings with 10+ Labour MPs and met ministers in “cash-for-access operation”
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🔴 BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access to 10+ Labour MPs and minister
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
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So how exactly are they meant to get to them? Many are placed in areas without accessible transport links. They can't afford to pay for journeys themselves because of how little support they get.
Yet again Labour choosing to pander to Reform than think of consequences.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet again Labour choosing to pander to Reform than think of consequences.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
So how exactly are they meant to get to them? Many are placed in areas without accessible transport links. They can't afford to pay for journeys themselves because of how little support they get.
Yet again Labour choosing to pander to Reform than think of consequences.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet again Labour choosing to pander to Reform than think of consequences.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Intriguing, challenging and informing. For a century, the BBC has been our classroom, our concert hall, our stage, our storyteller and our window on the world. Politicians need reminding: its much more than a news channel.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
Defending our national treasure: the voice of the nation
Politicians see the BBC through the lens of TV news, but those who want to undermine it threaten a central plank of our national culture
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Intriguing, challenging and informing. For a century, the BBC has been our classroom, our concert hall, our stage, our storyteller and our window on the world. Politicians need reminding: its much more than a news channel.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
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Auntie In The Dock: my SKETCH of Today in People Who Love The BBC And Definitely Didn't Leak Anything To The Telegraph.
Auntie in the dock | Robert Hutton | The Critic Magazine
“I have been defined by these two years at Number 10,” Robbie Gibb complained, sounding for all the world like the chap in the joke who only shagged one sheep. How dare anyone suggest that this…
thecritic.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Auntie In The Dock: my SKETCH of Today in People Who Love The BBC And Definitely Didn't Leak Anything To The Telegraph.
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As well as the moral case for lifting children out of poverty, there’s a powerful economic case for abolishing the two-child cap. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Abolishing the two-child benefit limit would be a great investment | British Politics and Policy at LSE
Abolishing the Two-Child Benefit limit and overall Benefit Cap is good policy not just for ethical reasons but because investment in children pays off.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As well as the moral case for lifting children out of poverty, there’s a powerful economic case for abolishing the two-child cap. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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"In her telling, racism and xenophobia seem not themselves objectively bad things that must be combatted, but a natural outcome that occurs when too many rights are given to immigrants and asylum seekers." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Shabana Mahmood is an avatar of open Britain – that’s what makes her fable about immigration so seductive | Nesrine Malik
‘She is the daughter of immigrants,’ supporters of her cruel asylum policies say. ‘How can she be wrong?’ Let me put them straight, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 AM
"In her telling, racism and xenophobia seem not themselves objectively bad things that must be combatted, but a natural outcome that occurs when too many rights are given to immigrants and asylum seekers." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...