Jon B 🇬🇧
@jonb57.bsky.social
Retired techie, bass player, and guitarist. British living in the south of England. Liberal Democrat. Rugby 🏉 fan. Harlequins supporter #COYQ. Pro EU. 🇪🇺 Full-time cat servant.
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"Under the weather" is a funny way to spell "chicken"
Farage is apparently 'under the weather' today and unable to talk about the US threats to the UK and Europe over Greenland.
Which is unfortunate.
Which is unfortunate.
January 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
"Under the weather" is a funny way to spell "chicken"
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Oi, America - please come collect your geriatric orange demagogue.
He’s threatening Europe again and we’re all very tired. Enough of this shit now.
Signed,
Europe
He’s threatening Europe again and we’re all very tired. Enough of this shit now.
Signed,
Europe
January 18, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Oi, America - please come collect your geriatric orange demagogue.
He’s threatening Europe again and we’re all very tired. Enough of this shit now.
Signed,
Europe
He’s threatening Europe again and we’re all very tired. Enough of this shit now.
Signed,
Europe
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Under the Trump administration the USA cannot be trusted to honour any trade agreement.
Under the Trump administration the USA cannot be trusted to honour any defence commitment.
It's time for the UK to return to our place in Europe, to strengthen our alliance, and to rejoin the EU!
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Under the Trump administration the USA cannot be trusted to honour any defence commitment.
It's time for the UK to return to our place in Europe, to strengthen our alliance, and to rejoin the EU!
(1/3)
January 17, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Under the Trump administration the USA cannot be trusted to honour any trade agreement.
Under the Trump administration the USA cannot be trusted to honour any defence commitment.
It's time for the UK to return to our place in Europe, to strengthen our alliance, and to rejoin the EU!
(1/3)
Under the Trump administration the USA cannot be trusted to honour any defence commitment.
It's time for the UK to return to our place in Europe, to strengthen our alliance, and to rejoin the EU!
(1/3)
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We threw away such a lot for that not-so “special relationship”.
A more confident nation, with more honest politicians, would admit it and make amends with Europe. This is all such bullshit.
A more confident nation, with more honest politicians, would admit it and make amends with Europe. This is all such bullshit.
January 17, 2026 at 6:57 PM
We threw away such a lot for that not-so “special relationship”.
A more confident nation, with more honest politicians, would admit it and make amends with Europe. This is all such bullshit.
A more confident nation, with more honest politicians, would admit it and make amends with Europe. This is all such bullshit.
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Musk's X has turbo-charged the anti-science movement & amplified misinformation, racism, misogyny & hate. It permits the creation of digital child porn at one click.
If these aren't grounds to eject him from the Royal Society, then what are?
Shame on them.
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
If these aren't grounds to eject him from the Royal Society, then what are?
Shame on them.
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
Royal Society president reignites Elon Musk row by defending lack of action
Society should only eject fellows for fraud or other defects in their research, says Paul Nurse
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Musk's X has turbo-charged the anti-science movement & amplified misinformation, racism, misogyny & hate. It permits the creation of digital child porn at one click.
If these aren't grounds to eject him from the Royal Society, then what are?
Shame on them.
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
If these aren't grounds to eject him from the Royal Society, then what are?
Shame on them.
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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We've done a Quiet Riot starter pack for all those (finally!) heading over from the other place.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
bsky.app/starter-pack...
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
We've done a Quiet Riot starter pack for all those (finally!) heading over from the other place.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Absolutely this thread.
The lack of spine from this government on rule of law has let down the UK hugely.
The lack of spine from this government on rule of law has let down the UK hugely.
There are MANY issues with Starmer’s messaging. But I always thought this govts best and easiest bet was to become THE government of the rules and fair play. Led by a former lawyer, lean into fairness, equality, law and order, justice for workers, respect for international law.
January 5, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Absolutely this thread.
The lack of spine from this government on rule of law has let down the UK hugely.
The lack of spine from this government on rule of law has let down the UK hugely.
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Not one word of condemnation by our government of Trump's illegal act of war in Venezuela.
Not one word.
Not one word.
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Not one word of condemnation by our government of Trump's illegal act of war in Venezuela.
Not one word.
Not one word.
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Oh look, a leader with a backbone…
Spanish PM Sánchez has stated that Spain will neither recognize the govt of Nicolás Maduro nor support any U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, warning that such action would violate international law and endanger regional stability.
Spanish PM Sánchez has stated that Spain will neither recognize the govt of Nicolás Maduro nor support any U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, warning that such action would violate international law and endanger regional stability.
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Oh look, a leader with a backbone…
Spanish PM Sánchez has stated that Spain will neither recognize the govt of Nicolás Maduro nor support any U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, warning that such action would violate international law and endanger regional stability.
Spanish PM Sánchez has stated that Spain will neither recognize the govt of Nicolás Maduro nor support any U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, warning that such action would violate international law and endanger regional stability.
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First Venezuela, next Greenland?
You don't suck up to bullies like Trump, he will just see it as a sign of weakness.
Keir Starmer needs to get on the phone to our European allies including the Danish PM, and show a united front against Trump's threats.
You don't suck up to bullies like Trump, he will just see it as a sign of weakness.
Keir Starmer needs to get on the phone to our European allies including the Danish PM, and show a united front against Trump's threats.
January 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
First Venezuela, next Greenland?
You don't suck up to bullies like Trump, he will just see it as a sign of weakness.
Keir Starmer needs to get on the phone to our European allies including the Danish PM, and show a united front against Trump's threats.
You don't suck up to bullies like Trump, he will just see it as a sign of weakness.
Keir Starmer needs to get on the phone to our European allies including the Danish PM, and show a united front against Trump's threats.
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Again, Ed Davey is Keir Starmer's conscience.
BREAKING: Ed Davey’s response to Keir Starmer’s statement
January 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Again, Ed Davey is Keir Starmer's conscience.
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Trump's attack on Venezuela will create global instability.
Will prolong the Ukraine war. How could the US condemn and sanction Russia?
Encourage Putin to kidnap Zelensky.
Encourage China to takeover Taiwan.
What is the point of the UN if rogue powers can do whatever they want?
Will prolong the Ukraine war. How could the US condemn and sanction Russia?
Encourage Putin to kidnap Zelensky.
Encourage China to takeover Taiwan.
What is the point of the UN if rogue powers can do whatever they want?
January 4, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Trump's attack on Venezuela will create global instability.
Will prolong the Ukraine war. How could the US condemn and sanction Russia?
Encourage Putin to kidnap Zelensky.
Encourage China to takeover Taiwan.
What is the point of the UN if rogue powers can do whatever they want?
Will prolong the Ukraine war. How could the US condemn and sanction Russia?
Encourage Putin to kidnap Zelensky.
Encourage China to takeover Taiwan.
What is the point of the UN if rogue powers can do whatever they want?
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Starmer must convene the UN security council to hold Trump to account.
January 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Starmer must convene the UN security council to hold Trump to account.
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40% of British farmers apparently fall for this grifters bullshit!
#FarageOut
#FarageOut
January 2, 2026 at 4:23 PM
40% of British farmers apparently fall for this grifters bullshit!
#FarageOut
#FarageOut
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@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@thetimes.com @the-independent.com @theguardian.com @inewsource.org @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
@thetimes.com @the-independent.com @theguardian.com @inewsource.org @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
🔥 This is huge 🔥
NEW YouGov poll: British are now MORE pro-EU than France or Italy.
👉 50% would vote to be in the EU
👉 Only 31% want to stay out
👉 Strip away don’t knows 👉62–38 in favour of EU membership.
🔥 Brexit is no more and Parliament must catch up!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
NEW YouGov poll: British are now MORE pro-EU than France or Italy.
👉 50% would vote to be in the EU
👉 Only 31% want to stay out
👉 Strip away don’t knows 👉62–38 in favour of EU membership.
🔥 Brexit is no more and Parliament must catch up!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
British voters want to be part of EU more than French and Italians, poll reveals
Exclusive: Campaigners said Labour had to ‘catch up with public opinion’ as PM faces calls for closer ties to the EU after Brexit
www.independent.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 8:34 AM
💯 agree with this. Unfortunately my expectation is that Starmer will remain strangely quiet.
Keir Starmer should condemn Trump’s illegal action in Venezuela.
Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe.
Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity.
Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe.
Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity.
January 3, 2026 at 11:37 AM
💯 agree with this. Unfortunately my expectation is that Starmer will remain strangely quiet.
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This will piss the right wingers off, but I’d say this chap is far more a patriot that the wankers painting roundabouts and hanging flags.
What a legend!
What a legend!
December 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This will piss the right wingers off, but I’d say this chap is far more a patriot that the wankers painting roundabouts and hanging flags.
What a legend!
What a legend!
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A recent high-level assessment of impact of Brexit on UK: we are now losing 6-8% of our GDP (gross domestic product) per year
That is staggering £286 billion per annum, due loss of trade & external investment , extra administration and companies moving to other European countries, for ease of trade
That is staggering £286 billion per annum, due loss of trade & external investment , extra administration and companies moving to other European countries, for ease of trade
December 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
A recent high-level assessment of impact of Brexit on UK: we are now losing 6-8% of our GDP (gross domestic product) per year
That is staggering £286 billion per annum, due loss of trade & external investment , extra administration and companies moving to other European countries, for ease of trade
That is staggering £286 billion per annum, due loss of trade & external investment , extra administration and companies moving to other European countries, for ease of trade
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Erasmus Education Scheme to benefit 100,000 a year
And now let us Rejoin the rest of Europe
#fbpe @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
And now let us Rejoin the rest of Europe
#fbpe @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Erasmus Education Scheme to benefit 100,000 a year
And now let us Rejoin the rest of Europe
#fbpe @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
And now let us Rejoin the rest of Europe
#fbpe @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
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His deals aren't worth the paper they're printed on but world leaders have little choice but to pursue them. Another example of how completely he has destroyed the network of obligation that holds everything together.
The US has suspended the technology deal with the UK that was signed during Donald Trump's state visit
www.ft.com/content/afd4...
www.ft.com/content/afd4...
US suspends technology deal with the UK
Washington pushes for concessions from London on the broader trade relationship
www.ft.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
His deals aren't worth the paper they're printed on but world leaders have little choice but to pursue them. Another example of how completely he has destroyed the network of obligation that holds everything together.
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I'm glad Keir Starmer has listened to our calls for this inquiry following the Reform Russian bribery scandal.
Nigel Farage should be the first to give evidence.
Nigel Farage should be the first to give evidence.
🚨 BREAKING: Keir Starmer has launched a formal investigation into foreign election interference
It comes after former Reform UK Welsh Leader Nathan Gill was sentenced to over 10 years in prison last month for making pro-Russia statements for bribes
It comes after former Reform UK Welsh Leader Nathan Gill was sentenced to over 10 years in prison last month for making pro-Russia statements for bribes
December 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I'm glad Keir Starmer has listened to our calls for this inquiry following the Reform Russian bribery scandal.
Nigel Farage should be the first to give evidence.
Nigel Farage should be the first to give evidence.
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PMUK's Julia Davies reviewed the papers on Sky News this morning discussing everything from charity shops, to chocolate and of course, taxing the super-rich.
December 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
PMUK's Julia Davies reviewed the papers on Sky News this morning discussing everything from charity shops, to chocolate and of course, taxing the super-rich.