@michaelburl.bsky.social
Historian and geopolitical commentator. Keen amateur gardener.
I’ve never read Trollope. What’s a good novel for a total novice?
February 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I’ve never read Trollope. What’s a good novel for a total novice?
The populists’ weasel Chris Mason and his BBC bosses hasn’t got the message that we all need a break from the Westminster tittle tattle he trades in.
February 12, 2026 at 8:25 AM
The populists’ weasel Chris Mason and his BBC bosses hasn’t got the message that we all need a break from the Westminster tittle tattle he trades in.
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"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase
Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
www.newscase.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
Starmer just crushed Badenough at PMQs. She is really third rate.
February 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Starmer just crushed Badenough at PMQs. She is really third rate.
The Starmer palace coup is a national disgrace www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Very good piece supporting Starmer remaining in office.
Very good piece supporting Starmer remaining in office.
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The Starmer palace coup is a national disgrace www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Very good piece supporting Starmer remaining in office.
Very good piece supporting Starmer remaining in office.
Albert Bridge closes to traffic as 'precaution'. Another one.
February 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Albert Bridge closes to traffic as 'precaution'. Another one.
Is Graham Stringer alive? Looks half dead.
February 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Is Graham Stringer alive? Looks half dead.
The only political journalist worth listening to is C4s Gary Gibbon. Essential viewing unlike Mason, Peston, Rigby, Islam, and the rest of them. Really regard Neil McGregor on economics too.
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The only political journalist worth listening to is C4s Gary Gibbon. Essential viewing unlike Mason, Peston, Rigby, Islam, and the rest of them. Really regard Neil McGregor on economics too.
The fundamental flaw in Sarwar’s analysis is to ignore how the media led by the BBC has drowned out this government with its gossipy noise. Their owner masters never accepted Labour’s legitimacy.
February 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The fundamental flaw in Sarwar’s analysis is to ignore how the media led by the BBC has drowned out this government with its gossipy noise. Their owner masters never accepted Labour’s legitimacy.
Et tu Anas?
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Et tu Anas?
At this rate Nosferatu at the MoD is about to become UK premier.
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
At this rate Nosferatu at the MoD is about to become UK premier.
Who apart from journos cares if the comms chief leaves after less than five months? Ten a penny.
February 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Who apart from journos cares if the comms chief leaves after less than five months? Ten a penny.
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Yup. How/why the hell is he still sitting as a Labour peer? He's a Bannonite.
February 8, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Yup. How/why the hell is he still sitting as a Labour peer? He's a Bannonite.
Good riddance to Sweeney. Push that soon Glasman into outer darkness next.
February 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Good riddance to Sweeney. Push that soon Glasman into outer darkness next.
How Epstein Used Luxury Goods to Curry Favor www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/s...
How Epstein Used Luxury Goods to Curry Favor
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM
How Epstein Used Luxury Goods to Curry Favor www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/s...
Not a peep from Tony about Mandy.
February 4, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Not a peep from Tony about Mandy.