Jon Lansdell
@jonlansdell.bsky.social
Technical writer, trainer, developer. Cricket, tech, Ukraine, politics.
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"In an angry performance Farage suggested he would boycott the BBC & said ITV had their own case to answer, as he repeatedly shouted “Bernard Manning”. He's rattled. A complicit media has never subjected him to any scrutiny. He can't handle it. Just the beginning.
"In an angry performance Farage suggested he would boycott the BBC & said ITV had their own case to answer, as he repeatedly shouted “Bernard Manning”. He's rattled. A complicit media has never subjected him to any scrutiny. He can't handle it. Just the beginning.
Farage turns on broadcasters over racism allegations as number of claims hits 28
Reform leader suggests he would boycott BBC, saying he has had letter from Dulwich pupils defending him
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December 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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"In an angry performance Farage suggested he would boycott the BBC & said ITV had their own case to answer, as he repeatedly shouted “Bernard Manning”. He's rattled. A complicit media has never subjected him to any scrutiny. He can't handle it. Just the beginning.
"In an angry performance Farage suggested he would boycott the BBC & said ITV had their own case to answer, as he repeatedly shouted “Bernard Manning”. He's rattled. A complicit media has never subjected him to any scrutiny. He can't handle it. Just the beginning.
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⚡️ Exclusive: Finnish president warns Europe that US likely talked with Russia while negotiating with Ukraine.
The discussion reflected growing concern in European capitals over Washington's posture as the latest peace push moves forward.
The discussion reflected growing concern in European capitals over Washington's posture as the latest peace push moves forward.
Exclusive: Finnish president warns Europe that US likely talked with Russia while negotiating with Ukraine
The discussion reflected growing concern in European capitals over Washington's posture as the latest peace push moves forward.
kyivindependent.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
⚡️ Exclusive: Finnish president warns Europe that US likely talked with Russia while negotiating with Ukraine.
The discussion reflected growing concern in European capitals over Washington's posture as the latest peace push moves forward.
The discussion reflected growing concern in European capitals over Washington's posture as the latest peace push moves forward.
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You'll be amazed to discover that a bunch of anonymous people that Nigel Farage says definitely do exist, have confirmed that he didn't say any of the things that lots of other people say on the record that he absolutely did
December 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
You'll be amazed to discover that a bunch of anonymous people that Nigel Farage says definitely do exist, have confirmed that he didn't say any of the things that lots of other people say on the record that he absolutely did
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⚡️ In rare criticism, former Russian commander says Moscow was 'unprepared' for invasion of Ukraine.
In Russia, publicly criticizing the war can lead to criminal charges with prison sentences of up to 15 years.
In Russia, publicly criticizing the war can lead to criminal charges with prison sentences of up to 15 years.
In rare criticism, former Russian commander says Moscow was 'unprepared' for invasion of Ukraine
In an interview with Russian outlet RBK on Nov. 27, Chirkin said that Russia was "once again" not ready for war, "just like it had not been in previous years and centuries."
kyivindependent.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
⚡️ In rare criticism, former Russian commander says Moscow was 'unprepared' for invasion of Ukraine.
In Russia, publicly criticizing the war can lead to criminal charges with prison sentences of up to 15 years.
In Russia, publicly criticizing the war can lead to criminal charges with prison sentences of up to 15 years.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... The Lib Dems and Greens need to have a pact at the very least. Then it will be a case of voting Labour in those constituencies where they are best placed to keep out the fascists. Labour may have been a crushing disappointment, but Farage is a far bigger threat.
Tory-Reform election pact would be ‘alliance of austerity and failure’, says Starmer – UK politics live
PM responds to report that Nigel Farage told donors he expects Reform could do an election deal with the Conservatives
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December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... The Lib Dems and Greens need to have a pact at the very least. Then it will be a case of voting Labour in those constituencies where they are best placed to keep out the fascists. Labour may have been a crushing disappointment, but Farage is a far bigger threat.
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Oh what a hopeful sight: main Christmas tree set up in central Kyiv✨🎄
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Oh what a hopeful sight: main Christmas tree set up in central Kyiv✨🎄
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Russia's Economy Ministry issued a 14-page guide on how to swap wheat for Chinese cars and bypass banking channels
At least 8 barter deals documented. Moscow is reviving post-Soviet collapse economics as oil revenues fall 35% and hard currency dries up
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
At least 8 barter deals documented. Moscow is reviving post-Soviet collapse economics as oil revenues fall 35% and hard currency dries up
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Russia's Economy Ministry issued a 14-page guide on how to swap wheat for Chinese cars and bypass banking channels
At least 8 barter deals documented. Moscow is reviving post-Soviet collapse economics as oil revenues fall 35% and hard currency dries up
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
At least 8 barter deals documented. Moscow is reviving post-Soviet collapse economics as oil revenues fall 35% and hard currency dries up
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
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What a surprise! I could have written this last week.
ABC reports "no progress" on territorial concessions during the US-Ukraine talks in Miami.
"Russia is not ready to discuss a ceasefire on the front, and Ukraine is not ready to make territorial concessions."
ABC reports "no progress" on territorial concessions during the US-Ukraine talks in Miami.
"Russia is not ready to discuss a ceasefire on the front, and Ukraine is not ready to make territorial concessions."
December 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
What a surprise! I could have written this last week.
ABC reports "no progress" on territorial concessions during the US-Ukraine talks in Miami.
"Russia is not ready to discuss a ceasefire on the front, and Ukraine is not ready to make territorial concessions."
ABC reports "no progress" on territorial concessions during the US-Ukraine talks in Miami.
"Russia is not ready to discuss a ceasefire on the front, and Ukraine is not ready to make territorial concessions."
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These people just wanted to live. They wanted to make it to Christmas, to spend ordinary days with their loved ones. But one Russian missile took their lives.
And tonight, the person who launched that missile will go home, hug their family, and continue their life.
And tonight, the person who launched that missile will go home, hug their family, and continue their life.
December 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
These people just wanted to live. They wanted to make it to Christmas, to spend ordinary days with their loved ones. But one Russian missile took their lives.
And tonight, the person who launched that missile will go home, hug their family, and continue their life.
And tonight, the person who launched that missile will go home, hug their family, and continue their life.
"Rage bait beat two other shortlisted terms -aura farming and biohack- to win the title. It's a term that describes manipulative tactics used to drive engagement online, with usage of it increasing threefold in the last year, according to the dictionary publisher"
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Rage bait named word of the year 2025 by Oxford University Press
The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Rage bait beat two other shortlisted terms -aura farming and biohack- to win the title. It's a term that describes manipulative tactics used to drive engagement online, with usage of it increasing threefold in the last year, according to the dictionary publisher"
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The secret to early retirement; dine out rarely, fly economy and be a Google employee making $390,000/year married to a fellow Google employee 17 years older than you who likely makes twice as much as you.
37-year-old quit her $390,000 Google job after saving up $1.5 million—see the 'no buy checklist' that helps her spend less
She left a $390,000-a-year job and now uses a simple set of rules to make her savings last in Switzerland.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The secret to early retirement; dine out rarely, fly economy and be a Google employee making $390,000/year married to a fellow Google employee 17 years older than you who likely makes twice as much as you.
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Russian propagandists are convinced that a lot of French people are moving to Russia these days "with their money."
November 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Russian propagandists are convinced that a lot of French people are moving to Russia these days "with their money."
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Street fighting in Myrnohrad from a Ukrainian soldier's perspective.
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Street fighting in Myrnohrad from a Ukrainian soldier's perspective.
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#Kyiv after Russian attack
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
November 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#Kyiv after Russian attack
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
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Ok grandpa let’s take you to the hague
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Ok grandpa let’s take you to the hague
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Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
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⚡️Russia has 'no say' over whether Ukraine can join NATO, Rutte says.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands.
Russia has 'no say' over whether Ukraine can join NATO, Rutte says
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands.
kyivindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:47 AM
⚡️Russia has 'no say' over whether Ukraine can join NATO, Rutte says.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands.
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www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n... What a bunch of c*nts. "As a doctor I stepped in to tend to an elderly passenger … but it won’t waive £100 transfer fee to rebook"
Ryanair expects me to take the financial hit for helping others
As a doctor I stepped in to tend to an elderly passenger … but it won’t waive £100 transfer fee to rebook
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November 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n... What a bunch of c*nts. "As a doctor I stepped in to tend to an elderly passenger … but it won’t waive £100 transfer fee to rebook"
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Ukraine has shown zero gratitude? You just wrote down what Putin told you Donnie. They're supposed to be grateful for that? 🤦♂️
Ukraine has shown zero gratitude? You just wrote down what Putin told you Donnie. They're supposed to be grateful for that? 🤦♂️
Ukraine war latest: Trump says Ukraine leaders have shown 'zero gratitude' - as Europe counters US-Russia peace plan
Donald Trump has criticised Ukraine's leadership, claiming it has shown "zero gratitude". It comes after the US leader said his peace plan was not his final offer. Meanwhile, US, Ukrainian and Western...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Ukraine has shown zero gratitude? You just wrote down what Putin told you Donnie. They're supposed to be grateful for that? 🤦♂️
Ukraine has shown zero gratitude? You just wrote down what Putin told you Donnie. They're supposed to be grateful for that? 🤦♂️
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Senator Wicker 🇺🇸🇺🇦
This so-called ‘peace plan’ has real problems, and I am highly skeptical it will achieve peace. Ukraine should not be forced to give up its lands to war criminal Putin.
The size and disposition of Ukraine’s armed forces is a sovereign choice for its government and people.
This so-called ‘peace plan’ has real problems, and I am highly skeptical it will achieve peace. Ukraine should not be forced to give up its lands to war criminal Putin.
The size and disposition of Ukraine’s armed forces is a sovereign choice for its government and people.
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Senator Wicker 🇺🇸🇺🇦
This so-called ‘peace plan’ has real problems, and I am highly skeptical it will achieve peace. Ukraine should not be forced to give up its lands to war criminal Putin.
The size and disposition of Ukraine’s armed forces is a sovereign choice for its government and people.
This so-called ‘peace plan’ has real problems, and I am highly skeptical it will achieve peace. Ukraine should not be forced to give up its lands to war criminal Putin.
The size and disposition of Ukraine’s armed forces is a sovereign choice for its government and people.
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Completely agree.
The fates of Ukraine and Europe are linked.
European security system will be destroyed without Ukraine.
The fates of Ukraine and Europe are linked.
European security system will be destroyed without Ukraine.
November 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Completely agree.
The fates of Ukraine and Europe are linked.
European security system will be destroyed without Ukraine.
The fates of Ukraine and Europe are linked.
European security system will be destroyed without Ukraine.
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President Zelensky is currently holding a call with France’s Macron, Germany’s Merz and UK’s Starmer, the Ukrainian president’s office tells me. They are working to develop counter points to the Trump peace proposal that is very pro-Russian & filled with demands that are red lines for Kyiv & Europe.
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
President Zelensky is currently holding a call with France’s Macron, Germany’s Merz and UK’s Starmer, the Ukrainian president’s office tells me. They are working to develop counter points to the Trump peace proposal that is very pro-Russian & filled with demands that are red lines for Kyiv & Europe.
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The biggest killer of Christians since Hitler and he has the nerve to call Ukraine a ‘criminal state.’
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The biggest killer of Christians since Hitler and he has the nerve to call Ukraine a ‘criminal state.’
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President Zelenskyy will talk about the 28-pt surrender/peace plan "in the coming days"
A carefully worded statement was published by the President's office.
N.B. It's 254 days since Ukraine agreed to Trump's demand for a ceasefire. Trump's weakness is shown by Putin refusing.
A carefully worded statement was published by the President's office.
N.B. It's 254 days since Ukraine agreed to Trump's demand for a ceasefire. Trump's weakness is shown by Putin refusing.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
President Zelenskyy will talk about the 28-pt surrender/peace plan "in the coming days"
A carefully worded statement was published by the President's office.
N.B. It's 254 days since Ukraine agreed to Trump's demand for a ceasefire. Trump's weakness is shown by Putin refusing.
A carefully worded statement was published by the President's office.
N.B. It's 254 days since Ukraine agreed to Trump's demand for a ceasefire. Trump's weakness is shown by Putin refusing.