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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 2h

Norway first, surely.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 7h

Norwegians fear retribution from Trump once somebody else wins Nobel Peace Prize
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 1d

Bombshell investigation shows that Hungary's Russia-alligned Orban regime has been running an espionage network in Brussels, recruiting and infiltrating among the highest levels of foreign governments.

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 19h

There is no “social security” money.
There is not and never has been a fund.
No treasure trove.

Each generation pays for the last.
Taxpayers today pay for the pensions being paid today.
Taxpayers of Gen Alpha will pay for the pensions of the old millennials.
(Different overseas obviously.)

J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 21h

I suspect any group you choose by any criteria would say the same.
Even backbench MPs.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 1d

GB News pay party political leader Nigel Farage over half a million pounds. The TV channel pays him five times his MP salary - and as much as his other 11 further external jobs put together
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Nigel Farage earns over £1m from 12 'second jobs' - check how much your MP earns

The Reform UK leader's most lucrative second jobs include hosting on GB News, serving as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion and recording videos for Cameo

www.mirror.co.uk

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 21h

Perhaps.

But remember (1) about half of state pensioners don’t get the full amount and (2) it’s taxed. So the treasury gets back 20, 40 or 55% of the cost for those with additional income.
And 1.4 m households receive means tested pension credit because the can’t live on less than £1000/ month.

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 1d

The point I made was that it would be better if consumers could choose which articles to pay for one by one instead of a bundled (and more expensive) offer “curated” by editors.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 1d

Take a closer look at the new DLR trains, boasting the latest cutting-edge design and technology ⤵️

🚆 10% more capacity
🚆 Air con
🚆 Walk-through design
🚆 Charging points
🚆 Improved accessibility

An exciting milestone for travel in East and South London.

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 1d

The problem with pay walls is the policy.
With newspapers, if you wanted to read an article you buy the paper. Ok you get a load of dross with it but that is the end of the transaction.
With paywalls, and I subscribe to three, you have to pay monthly, even when most days it’s wasted money.

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 1d

Do you mean that Millennials are so feckless and stupid they can’t be trusted with money?
I don’t believe it.
Like every generation they are, for the most part, hardworking and responsible.
Like their parents, great parents and their children.

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 1d

The regulator would be expensive though - about £¼ billion a year.
And the department £2 ½ b.

About the level of a major London NHS trust.

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 1d

Not sure I agree. Lots of older empty nesters are put off downsizing because it means the money they need to live (because of the costs of living) would simply disappear in tax.
And the process of buying, selling and moving is very expensive and stressful.

J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 1d

I think the final solution will come from Reform.

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 2d

And where’s the downside?

Killing the AI industry would increase employment,
help to slow down global warming and
perhaps bankrupt some billionaires.

Also make countries less vulnerable to cyber attacks by foreign powers.

J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 2d

As an alien, I find the whole thing bizarre.
In most democracies if a government budget isn’t voted into law one or both of two things happen.

1. The previous year’s budget is used pro tem.

2. The government is dismissed and a new one appointed - usually after an all out election.

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 2d

ἐντολὴν καινὴν δίδωμι ὑμῖν ἵνα ἀγαπᾶτε ἀλλήλους, καθὼς ἠγάπησα ὑμᾶς ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀγαπᾶτε ἀλλήλους ἐν τούτῳ γνώσονται πάντες ὅτι ἐμοὶ μαθηταί ἐστε, ἐὰν ἀγάπην ἔχητε ἐν ἀλλήλοις

As it was written (Jo 13:34).

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🦇🧛‍♂️Bram Stoker’s GuitarMoogula🧛‍♂️🦇 @guitarmoog.bsky.social · 2d

Good thread pointing out inaccuracies and calling out people complaining that a country that decided to become a third country to the EU is being treated as a third country by the EU.

John Walton @thatjohn.bsky.social · 2d

Someone just sent me Simon Calder's video whinging about the EU Entry-Exit System kiosk here, which is full of… let's call them inaccuracies, shall we?

It's not… accurate, it's not helpful, but it *is* an example of the very worst of British travel media rubbish.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sORQ...

New EU entry-exit system comes to force at London St Pancras International

YouTube video by The Independent

www.youtube.com

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

From the world record attendance at the Rugby World Cup Final to the return of women’s tennis at Queens after 52 years, London has successfully staged some of the world’s biggest sporting events this year - shining a global spotlight on the capital and inspiring young Londoners.

London sees 1.4m attend women's sporting events

Events include the Women's Rugby World Cup final as well as tennis, athletics, hockey and basketball.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 2d

It's properly unconscionable that the Home Office has created this situation. It should never have been allowed to happen and once it did happen it should have been immediately reversed.

The New World @thenewworldmag.bsky.social · 2d

🚨BREAKING: The metropolitan police
arrest a man for carrying a copy of our magazine. This is a threat to both journalism and freedom to protest

Aaliyah 🇮🇪🇵🇸 ‼️SAVE GAZA‼️ @aaliyahxx.bsky.social · 2d

Watch | A man was arrested in London for holding up The New World magazine, featuring the "sign of the times" with the words:

"I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action"

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 2d

Opposing genocide has always been a crime in Labour MPs’ view.

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The New World @thenewworldmag.bsky.social · 2d

🚨BREAKING: The metropolitan police
arrest a man for carrying a copy of our magazine. This is a threat to both journalism and freedom to protest

Aaliyah 🇮🇪🇵🇸 ‼️SAVE GAZA‼️ @aaliyahxx.bsky.social · 2d

Watch | A man was arrested in London for holding up The New World magazine, featuring the "sign of the times" with the words:

"I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action"

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J @jaybut707.bsky.social · 2d

The betting odds are for Mr Vance to win an election in 2028 if there is one. 9/4.

Fewer quotes for mid terms; perhaps the bookmakers think they will be cancelled because of the wars in Portland, Chicago, and other cities.
(But they are assuming the World Cup happens.)

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 2d

This strikes me as pretty bad

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 2d

Under assault from an increasingly aggressive and authoritarian United States, Canada's future is less secure than perhaps at any time in postwar history (via Bloomberg Opinion)

Can Canada Survive Donald Trump?

Under assault from an increasingly aggressive and authoritarian United States, the country’s future looks less secure than at any time in postwar history.

bloom.bg

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