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Norbert Lieckfeldt
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European; FBPE. German Londoner. British aus Notwehr.
Passionate about the NHS where I work in governance.
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Read the room, British Airways. Read the room.
British Airways advert for booking flights to the US in the sale, with a street scene of New York showing Empire State Building.
December 19, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Just in time for the BBC libel case, too!
kylegriffin1.bsky.social Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 3d
BREAKING on MS NOW:

Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:

"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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mortenmorland.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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suellade.bsky.social
They’ve cancelled Christmas in that there London
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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hartmutzimmer.bsky.social
Ach Mäkel-Michel.

"Nur eine #Minderheit glaubt,
dass Union und SPD mit dem #Streiten aufhören."

Die "Mehrheit" verkennt offenbar,
dass "Streiten" zur Demokratie gehört.

Da könnte nur eine Diktatur Abhilfe schaffen,
aber will das jemand ernsthaft..?
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www.n-tv.de/politik/Nur-...
Nur eine Minderheit glaubt, dass Union und SPD mit dem Streiten aufhören
Mit der Arbeit von Bundeskanzler Merz sind die meisten Deutschen weiterhin nicht zufrieden. Nur gut ein Viertel rechnet damit, dass die Koalition im nächsten Jahr weniger streitet. Ähnlich sind die Er...
www.n-tv.de
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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casmudde.bsky.social
This is the key post in a very interesting and useful thread by French economist Gabriel Zucman.

GDP alone tells you little about general quality of life in a country.
gabrielzucman.bsky.social Gabriel Zucman @gabrielzucman.bsky.social · 9d
Now with the same productivity as the US, “core EU” also has more leisure time, higher life expectancy, less inequality

No matter how you look at it, it is a clearly superior economic performance
December 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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maxbergmann.bsky.social
“The seating arrangement says it all”
drfranksauer.bsky.social Frank Sauer @drfranksauer.bsky.social · 6d
Die Sitzordnung sagt alles
December 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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robinince.bsky.social
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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I shall not be taking questions at this point
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December 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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london.gov.uk
Once more for the haters...
London is #1 graphic.
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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mpopp75.bsky.social
Putin hasst die EU.
Trump hasst die EU.
Elon Musk hasst die EU.

So schlecht kann die EU doch nicht sein.
December 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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coe.int
💙 Happy birthday to the European flag!

Adopted 70 years ago by the Council of Europe, it became the #EU emblem in 1985.

12 stars. Blue sky. A circle of unity. A symbol for the whole of Europe and shared values.

Learn more: go.coe.int/HmDIt
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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timbale.bsky.social
"It helps that the form suits Starmer. Truss has taken to television like a duck to a woodchipper, but a long wall of grey text is very much our current prime minister’s natural medium."

@roberthutton.co.uk on top form re. the PM's new substack.
He’s the voice, try and understand it | Robert Hutton | The Critic Magazine
It’s a big week for British political leaders and new media. First, the former prime minister, Liz Truss, launched her own YouTube channel, and then future former prime minister Keir Starmer announced...
thecritic.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Actually what shocks me is how they talk about him in front of the scenes….
saltybitchables.bsky.social SaltyBitchables @saltybitchables.bsky.social · 13d
“It would shock people” when they find out how Republicans in Congress talk about Trump behind the scenes.”—MTG in a 60 Minutes interview with Lesley Stahl.

I’m not surprised. tRump is a walking punchline.

#Pinks #ProudBlue #GOPedophiles
#MTG

www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
Republicans Made Fun Of Trump Behind His Back: MTG Tells 60 Minutes
Greene, who is set to retire from Congress next month, accused Trump of fueling death threats against her and her son.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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goodlawproject.org
Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.

She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board and another (judgment and summary) - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Case number: 4104864/2024 Employment Tribunal, Scotland 8 December 2025 Before: Employment Judge A KempTribunal Member L BrownTribunal Member C Russell Between: Mrs Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board...
www.judiciary.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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snellarthur.bsky.social
🇺🇸 attempts to force 🇺🇦 surrender are currently 0 from 3. Europe is winning, even if it doesn't realise.
Trump's national security strategy exposes weakness. Its attitude to Europe is like the obsessive ex stalking the former partner, wondering who that new guy is.
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
America's Weakness, Europe's Strength
The 'new' national security strategy is the admission of defeat from a declining country
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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burbonk.bsky.social
Neid und Hass von sehr dummen Menschen, die sich darüber aufregen, dass andere Menschen ein besseres Leben haben, aber nicht begreifen, dass sie ein solches Leben nicht haben können, weil sie dumm sind.
December 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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urielandme.bsky.social
The National Security Strategy document attacks Europe with a rhetoric that could have been written by Joseph Goebbles himself, it's replacement theory where the suppressed White Race of Europe faces extinction within decades and the continent itself will be destroyed by immigrants.

This is nuts.
December 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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The question, as with all of these, must be why the Commission continues to fund a Neonazi organisation like X:

X axes European Commission’s ad account after €120M EU fine – POLITICO share.google/mOtwgS9kVzlY...
X axes European Commission’s ad account after €120M EU fine
Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, accused the EU executive of trying to amplify its own social media post about the fine on X by trying “to take advantage of an exploit in our Ad Composer.”…
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December 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Who’s been good all year? Me, that’s who. #StNiklas
Black shoe ln window sill filled with chocolates
December 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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iandunt.bsky.social
It's a mark of our moral disintegration that there's even a discussion about Ukraine giving up land. To even countenance it is to reward colonialism.
December 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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anandmenon.bsky.social
You know what? I really don't think it is. Great domestic political posturing, but Labour have no plans to go beyond the 'reset' agenda, certainly none the EU are likely to accept. This will be talk to little if any action.
georgeeaton.bsky.social George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 20d
Starmer declaring “we have to keep moving towards a closer relationship with the EU” is a significant moment.

Reflects transformation in public opinion + need for economic growth.
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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sparklykitten.bsky.social
Happy hump day lovely phone family. It's pre-op day for me, but more importantly it's International Day of Persons with Disabilities. As someone who 'doesn't look disabled' but definitely is, I know the importance of not judging on face value!
Have a beautiful day and always #HaveCourageAndBeKind 🥰
First heading reads 'some disabilities look like this' and there are simplistic icons below of a person using a wheelchair, a person with an assistance dog, an ear with a hearing device, an amputee using crutches, an amputee with a prosthetic limb and a walking frame. Second heading reads 'others look like this' and there is an icon of a person with no obvious disabilities. Last heading reads 'not all disabilities are visible'
December 3, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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snellarthur.bsky.social
Imagine a world where the economic effects of a major set of policy announcements are viewed as of secondary importance to the resignation of an anonymous civil servant or an arcane debate about whether people said things a month ago as part of normal political messaging.

Oh, we live in that world.
December 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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stradicat.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM