Paul Browne
@paulbrowne55.bsky.social
An Irishman in England, a European in the UK.
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Europe must resist efforts by the Trump regime to force Ukraine into an unjust "peace deal" that would reward Russian aggression.
Such a deal would be disastrous for Ukraine and for Europe's security, requiring far higher defence spending in the future.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Such a deal would be disastrous for Ukraine and for Europe's security, requiring far higher defence spending in the future.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
December 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Europe must resist efforts by the Trump regime to force Ukraine into an unjust "peace deal" that would reward Russian aggression.
Such a deal would be disastrous for Ukraine and for Europe's security, requiring far higher defence spending in the future.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Such a deal would be disastrous for Ukraine and for Europe's security, requiring far higher defence spending in the future.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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While European leaders are in trance with secondary issues, officials from the US, Russia and China sit together regarding issues concerning Europe.
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
While European leaders are in trance with secondary issues, officials from the US, Russia and China sit together regarding issues concerning Europe.
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👏 Keir Starmer PM: "How Brexit was sold and delivered was wrong. Wild promises were made to the British people and not fulfilled."
"The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
"The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
December 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
👏 Keir Starmer PM: "How Brexit was sold and delivered was wrong. Wild promises were made to the British people and not fulfilled."
"The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
"The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
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We would have thought this is obvious.
If Europe fails Ukraine, and Russia wins (with something like the Witkoff-Dmitriev proposal), European democracies will have to spend much more on defence in future to deter an aggressive Russia.
Appeasement of aggression just encourages further aggression.
If Europe fails Ukraine, and Russia wins (with something like the Witkoff-Dmitriev proposal), European democracies will have to spend much more on defence in future to deter an aggressive Russia.
Appeasement of aggression just encourages further aggression.
⚡️Russian victory would cost Europe twice as much as supporting Ukraine, study finds.
A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. 25.
A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. 25.
Russian victory would cost Europe twice as much as supporting Ukraine, study finds
A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. ...
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
We would have thought this is obvious.
If Europe fails Ukraine, and Russia wins (with something like the Witkoff-Dmitriev proposal), European democracies will have to spend much more on defence in future to deter an aggressive Russia.
Appeasement of aggression just encourages further aggression.
If Europe fails Ukraine, and Russia wins (with something like the Witkoff-Dmitriev proposal), European democracies will have to spend much more on defence in future to deter an aggressive Russia.
Appeasement of aggression just encourages further aggression.
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The so-called "peace deal" published last week is already revealed as a web of Russian deceit.
One of its objectives is clearly to derail the initiative to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
Europe must not fail Ukraine now.
Belgium should remember the sacrifices made for its freedom.
One of its objectives is clearly to derail the initiative to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
Europe must not fail Ukraine now.
Belgium should remember the sacrifices made for its freedom.
November 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The so-called "peace deal" published last week is already revealed as a web of Russian deceit.
One of its objectives is clearly to derail the initiative to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
Europe must not fail Ukraine now.
Belgium should remember the sacrifices made for its freedom.
One of its objectives is clearly to derail the initiative to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
Europe must not fail Ukraine now.
Belgium should remember the sacrifices made for its freedom.
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk @leedseurope.bsky.social @oxford4europe.bsky.social @emwandsworthmerton.bsky.social
Populism does not solve our problems. It just offers a simple, convenient story.
In an opinion piece for @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, Cambridge for Europe committee member Camilla Cucinotta calls for us to reject the scapegoating of migrants by those seeking to divide and weaken our society.
In an opinion piece for @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, Cambridge for Europe committee member Camilla Cucinotta calls for us to reject the scapegoating of migrants by those seeking to divide and weaken our society.
November 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Populism does not solve our problems. It just offers a simple, convenient story.
In an opinion piece for @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, Cambridge for Europe committee member Camilla Cucinotta calls for us to reject the scapegoating of migrants by those seeking to divide and weaken our society.
In an opinion piece for @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, Cambridge for Europe committee member Camilla Cucinotta calls for us to reject the scapegoating of migrants by those seeking to divide and weaken our society.
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Populism does not solve our problems. It just offers a simple, convenient story.
In an opinion piece for @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, Cambridge for Europe committee member Camilla Cucinotta calls for us to reject the scapegoating of migrants by those seeking to divide and weaken our society.
In an opinion piece for @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, Cambridge for Europe committee member Camilla Cucinotta calls for us to reject the scapegoating of migrants by those seeking to divide and weaken our society.
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The audio leak of Steve Witkoff advising the Russian side what to do, what to say and how to progress is nothing more but collaboration with Moscow, probably even more. It further confirms what I was writing on Sunday when the US Senators were actively rejected this.
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The audio leak of Steve Witkoff advising the Russian side what to do, what to say and how to progress is nothing more but collaboration with Moscow, probably even more. It further confirms what I was writing on Sunday when the US Senators were actively rejected this.
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🚨🚨 It is rare that the rulings of @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social make headlines but the judgment yesterday on the recognition of #samesex marriage is a rare exception to this. Very welcome ruling from the CJEU: 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
Top EU court mandates same-sex marriage recognition across borders
The Luxembourg-based court said a decision by Polish authorities infringed on a same-sex couple’s freedom of movement.
www.politico.eu
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
🚨🚨 It is rare that the rulings of @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social make headlines but the judgment yesterday on the recognition of #samesex marriage is a rare exception to this. Very welcome ruling from the CJEU: 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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Seeing Ukrainian flags in the US cities warms my heart ❤️🩹 these are New York and Chicago, on the protests against ‘peace plan’ which makes Ukraine surrender . Thank you for support !
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Seeing Ukrainian flags in the US cities warms my heart ❤️🩹 these are New York and Chicago, on the protests against ‘peace plan’ which makes Ukraine surrender . Thank you for support !
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NEW BLOGPOST: "Ministers could save time and money by legalising and regulating e-scooters. So why won’t they?" cambridgetownowl.com/2025/11/25/m...
Ministers could save time and money by legalising and regulating e-scooters. So why won’t they?
BBC Look East featured the latest ‘crackdown’ on illegal e-scooters on Cambridge’s streets on 24 Nov 2025. Given the extended trials, the environmental benefits vs motor vehicles,…
cambridgetownowl.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NEW BLOGPOST: "Ministers could save time and money by legalising and regulating e-scooters. So why won’t they?" cambridgetownowl.com/2025/11/25/m...
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They hate Sen. Kelly because he is everything they are not: a true soldier, brave, honest and determined to defend our Constitution.
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
They hate Sen. Kelly because he is everything they are not: a true soldier, brave, honest and determined to defend our Constitution.
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This petition is now at over 17K signatures.
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We need a thorough inquiry into Russian interference in our democracy, and accountability for those involved.
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We need a thorough inquiry into Russian interference in our democracy, and accountability for those involved.
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Sign, repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We know Russian influence played a role in Brexit, but the Tory government didn't allow a full investigation.
It's time we had one!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We know Russian influence played a role in Brexit, but the Tory government didn't allow a full investigation.
It's time we had one!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
This petition is now at over 17K signatures.
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We need a thorough inquiry into Russian interference in our democracy, and accountability for those involved.
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We need a thorough inquiry into Russian interference in our democracy, and accountability for those involved.
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Sign, repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We know Russian influence played a role in Brexit, but the Tory government didn't allow a full investigation.
It's time we had one!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We know Russian influence played a role in Brexit, but the Tory government didn't allow a full investigation.
It's time we had one!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Sign, repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We know Russian influence played a role in Brexit, but the Tory government didn't allow a full investigation.
It's time we had one!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We know Russian influence played a role in Brexit, but the Tory government didn't allow a full investigation.
It's time we had one!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Standing for Ukraine today in Cambridge despite the rain, remembering the genocide of the Holodomor, and calling for solidarity with Ukraine against the Trump regime's betrayal.
We must not fail Ukraine now, we must not fail democracy now.
#StandWithUkraine
Photos: Peter Nixon
We must not fail Ukraine now, we must not fail democracy now.
#StandWithUkraine
Photos: Peter Nixon
November 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Standing for Ukraine today in Cambridge despite the rain, remembering the genocide of the Holodomor, and calling for solidarity with Ukraine against the Trump regime's betrayal.
We must not fail Ukraine now, we must not fail democracy now.
#StandWithUkraine
Photos: Peter Nixon
We must not fail Ukraine now, we must not fail democracy now.
#StandWithUkraine
Photos: Peter Nixon
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Putin's ambitions to conquer Ukraine and recreate the Russian Empire pose a once-in-a-generation threat to the whole of Europe. We cannot allow Trump to reward his aggression.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Putin's ambitions to conquer Ukraine and recreate the Russian Empire pose a once-in-a-generation threat to the whole of Europe. We cannot allow Trump to reward his aggression.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
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Together with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu, we have spoken to President Zelenskyy.
From day one, Europe has stood with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
We have been working for a just and sustainable peace with Ukraine and for Ukraine together with our friends and partners.
From day one, Europe has stood with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
We have been working for a just and sustainable peace with Ukraine and for Ukraine together with our friends and partners.
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Together with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu, we have spoken to President Zelenskyy.
From day one, Europe has stood with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
We have been working for a just and sustainable peace with Ukraine and for Ukraine together with our friends and partners.
From day one, Europe has stood with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
We have been working for a just and sustainable peace with Ukraine and for Ukraine together with our friends and partners.
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Whatever the coming days bring, the lesson for Europe is clear.
Europe must never again be dependent on the US for defence and security.
Europe must quickly invest much more in defence capabilities - intelligence, weapons systems, nuclear deterrence - so that it can resist any potential aggressor.
Europe must never again be dependent on the US for defence and security.
Europe must quickly invest much more in defence capabilities - intelligence, weapons systems, nuclear deterrence - so that it can resist any potential aggressor.
November 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Whatever the coming days bring, the lesson for Europe is clear.
Europe must never again be dependent on the US for defence and security.
Europe must quickly invest much more in defence capabilities - intelligence, weapons systems, nuclear deterrence - so that it can resist any potential aggressor.
Europe must never again be dependent on the US for defence and security.
Europe must quickly invest much more in defence capabilities - intelligence, weapons systems, nuclear deterrence - so that it can resist any potential aggressor.
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Good to see Pro-Kremlin traitor Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform UK in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison.
Gill wasn't the only UKIP/Reform UK politician to promote Russian false narratives - Farage also did - but Gill was the one caught taking bribes for it.
Image @bestforbritain.org
Gill wasn't the only UKIP/Reform UK politician to promote Russian false narratives - Farage also did - but Gill was the one caught taking bribes for it.
Image @bestforbritain.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Good to see Pro-Kremlin traitor Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform UK in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison.
Gill wasn't the only UKIP/Reform UK politician to promote Russian false narratives - Farage also did - but Gill was the one caught taking bribes for it.
Image @bestforbritain.org
Gill wasn't the only UKIP/Reform UK politician to promote Russian false narratives - Farage also did - but Gill was the one caught taking bribes for it.
Image @bestforbritain.org
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Good to see @kajakallas.bsky.social and other European leaders stand firmly against the draft US-Russian surrender plan.
But words must be backed by action, and that means using all the frozen Russian assets to fund the defence and rebuilding of Ukraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
But words must be backed by action, and that means using all the frozen Russian assets to fund the defence and rebuilding of Ukraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Europe calls for role in Ukraine talks amid reported US-Russian peace deal
Foreign ministers express misgivings about draft US-Russian peace plan favourable to Putin
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Good to see @kajakallas.bsky.social and other European leaders stand firmly against the draft US-Russian surrender plan.
But words must be backed by action, and that means using all the frozen Russian assets to fund the defence and rebuilding of Ukraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
But words must be backed by action, and that means using all the frozen Russian assets to fund the defence and rebuilding of Ukraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Ukraine will reject this proposal.
Europe must reject this proposal.
There can be no "peace" from a dirty deal that rewards Russia's murderous aggression.
There must be a just peace that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Europe must reject this proposal.
There can be no "peace" from a dirty deal that rewards Russia's murderous aggression.
There must be a just peace that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
US and Russian officials draft plan to end Ukraine war based on capitulation from Kyiv
It is unclear if Trump administration backs deal that would mean Kyiv giving up territory and slashing size of military
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Ukraine will reject this proposal.
Europe must reject this proposal.
There can be no "peace" from a dirty deal that rewards Russia's murderous aggression.
There must be a just peace that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Europe must reject this proposal.
There can be no "peace" from a dirty deal that rewards Russia's murderous aggression.
There must be a just peace that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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We hear that Putin and Trump (or their emissaries) have been secretly consulting about a settlement to the war. Given the inherent traps of allowing an aggressor to decide the outcome of his war, I try here to give a sense of how negotiations might actually work.
snyder.substack.com/p/how-to-neg...
snyder.substack.com/p/how-to-neg...
How to Negotiate with Russia
Account for history, law, and above all Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We hear that Putin and Trump (or their emissaries) have been secretly consulting about a settlement to the war. Given the inherent traps of allowing an aggressor to decide the outcome of his war, I try here to give a sense of how negotiations might actually work.
snyder.substack.com/p/how-to-neg...
snyder.substack.com/p/how-to-neg...
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Last night, on the anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, tens of thousands of Slovak citizens protested in Bratislava Tens of thousands of people against the corrupt pro-Kremlin Prime Minister Fico.
They experienced life under autocracy before, and don't want to return to it!
They experienced life under autocracy before, and don't want to return to it!
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Last night, on the anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, tens of thousands of Slovak citizens protested in Bratislava Tens of thousands of people against the corrupt pro-Kremlin Prime Minister Fico.
They experienced life under autocracy before, and don't want to return to it!
They experienced life under autocracy before, and don't want to return to it!
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The Labour government has released to the media more details of its asylum reforms - to be released on Monday.
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently under asylum reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce major reforms to the asylum system on Monday.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Labour government has released to the media more details of its asylum reforms - to be released on Monday.
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...