Peter Podkin
@podkin.bsky.social
A lifelong loathing of those who choose not to care.
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Good meeting with Keir Starmer in Munich.
Europe and the UK share similar challenges.
it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests.
We had a successful summit last year - let's keep the momentum and deliver at the next one.
Europe and the UK share similar challenges.
it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests.
We had a successful summit last year - let's keep the momentum and deliver at the next one.
February 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Good meeting with Keir Starmer in Munich.
Europe and the UK share similar challenges.
it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests.
We had a successful summit last year - let's keep the momentum and deliver at the next one.
Europe and the UK share similar challenges.
it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests.
We had a successful summit last year - let's keep the momentum and deliver at the next one.
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That's tomorrow’s tabloid rags sorted…
‘STARMER BETRAYS BREXIT’
‘STARMER SURRENDERING SOVEREIGNTY’
Some kind of tedious crap like that.
‘STARMER BETRAYS BREXIT’
‘STARMER SURRENDERING SOVEREIGNTY’
Some kind of tedious crap like that.
Good meeting with Keir Starmer in Munich.
Europe and the UK share similar challenges.
it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests.
We had a successful summit last year - let's keep the momentum and deliver at the next one.
Europe and the UK share similar challenges.
it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests.
We had a successful summit last year - let's keep the momentum and deliver at the next one.
February 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM
That's tomorrow’s tabloid rags sorted…
‘STARMER BETRAYS BREXIT’
‘STARMER SURRENDERING SOVEREIGNTY’
Some kind of tedious crap like that.
‘STARMER BETRAYS BREXIT’
‘STARMER SURRENDERING SOVEREIGNTY’
Some kind of tedious crap like that.
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Daily Mail reports a former US soldier says he received telepathic messages from aliens proving God exists.... when you're struggling with real life stories
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February 14, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Daily Mail reports a former US soldier says he received telepathic messages from aliens proving God exists.... when you're struggling with real life stories
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I love this. And it used to be a trope that the left wing was prone to acrimonious fall-outs.
But now "Restore Britain" is here, and going into partnership with "Great Yarmouth First".
A party for racist loonies who think people from Norwich are 'forinners'...?🤣
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
But now "Restore Britain" is here, and going into partnership with "Great Yarmouth First".
A party for racist loonies who think people from Norwich are 'forinners'...?🤣
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Ex-Reform MP who fell out with Farage launches new party – with very similar name
Rupert Lowe once accused Nigel Farage’s group of a ‘brutal smear campaign’ against him
www.independent.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I love this. And it used to be a trope that the left wing was prone to acrimonious fall-outs.
But now "Restore Britain" is here, and going into partnership with "Great Yarmouth First".
A party for racist loonies who think people from Norwich are 'forinners'...?🤣
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
But now "Restore Britain" is here, and going into partnership with "Great Yarmouth First".
A party for racist loonies who think people from Norwich are 'forinners'...?🤣
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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The mood music is certainly changing... 🎶
February 14, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The mood music is certainly changing... 🎶
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“We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore”
Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏
Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏
February 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM
“We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore”
Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏
Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏
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Keir Starmer: “We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore. Because we know that, in dangerous times, we would not take control by turning inward — we would surrender it. And I won’t let that happen."
https://www.ft.com/content/beee83f7-6e88-4e49-87c4-802d9dff9053
https://www.ft.com/content/beee83f7-6e88-4e49-87c4-802d9dff9053
Keir Starmer calls for western alliance to be ‘remade’
UK prime minister pushes for multilateral defence initiative to oversee joint procurement and cut rearmament costs
www.ft.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Keir Starmer: “We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore. Because we know that, in dangerous times, we would not take control by turning inward — we would surrender it. And I won’t let that happen."
https://www.ft.com/content/beee83f7-6e88-4e49-87c4-802d9dff9053
https://www.ft.com/content/beee83f7-6e88-4e49-87c4-802d9dff9053
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Farage and Polanski will be equally furious as Starmer steers a path back to the EU and European Cooperation.
Massive applause for Starmer when he tells Munich security conference “We are no longer the Britain of the Brexit years” .
(Unless of course Farage wins in 2029, assisted by Polanski and turns the clock back)
(Unless of course Farage wins in 2029, assisted by Polanski and turns the clock back)
a crowd of people are sitting in a theatre applauding .
ALT: a crowd of people are sitting in a theatre applauding .
media.tenor.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Farage and Polanski will be equally furious as Starmer steers a path back to the EU and European Cooperation.
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The PM tells the Mirror: "Yet again our country's discourse is being poisoned and polluted by the racist rhetoric coming from Reform - pitting communities against one another and sowing division to suit their own ends."
a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and saying `` bravo '' .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and saying `` bravo '' .
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The PM tells the Mirror: "Yet again our country's discourse is being poisoned and polluted by the racist rhetoric coming from Reform - pitting communities against one another and sowing division to suit their own ends."
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this feels like a spoof from The Day Today
Nadhim Zahawi thinks London is now unsafe, because the other day a tired-looking man walked past him during the morning rush hour.
February 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
this feels like a spoof from The Day Today
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Not sure if Man United owner Jim Ratcliffe will see this being as he literally migrated to Monaco to avoid paying tax in the UK, but we wanted to put this up outside the stadium anyway….
📍 Old Trafford, Matt Busby Way
📍 Old Trafford, Matt Busby Way
February 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Gotta feel sorry for Chris Mason. People starting mean petitions to replace him when he's just trying to do his job as a right-wing gossip columnist spouting utterly opinionated bollox for a paltry £270 k pa
February 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Gotta feel sorry for Chris Mason. People starting mean petitions to replace him when he's just trying to do his job as a right-wing gossip columnist spouting utterly opinionated bollox for a paltry £270 k pa
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John Healey, Defence Secretary has said:
"Britain is providing an extra half a billion pounds in urgent air defence to Ukraine and will play a central part in NATO’s Arctic security mission.
This is how we are stepping up in this new era of threat and hard power"
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"Britain is providing an extra half a billion pounds in urgent air defence to Ukraine and will play a central part in NATO’s Arctic security mission.
This is how we are stepping up in this new era of threat and hard power"
👏 👏
February 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
John Healey, Defence Secretary has said:
"Britain is providing an extra half a billion pounds in urgent air defence to Ukraine and will play a central part in NATO’s Arctic security mission.
This is how we are stepping up in this new era of threat and hard power"
👏 👏
"Britain is providing an extra half a billion pounds in urgent air defence to Ukraine and will play a central part in NATO’s Arctic security mission.
This is how we are stepping up in this new era of threat and hard power"
👏 👏
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Every week is a busy week for our hardworking Labour government. There’s some positive economic news, new debates on MPs 2nd jobs and foreign donations alongside a 10 year plan to improve schools and facilities nationwide. Oh and NHS waiting lists down again!! 👏👏👏
February 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Every week is a busy week for our hardworking Labour government. There’s some positive economic news, new debates on MPs 2nd jobs and foreign donations alongside a 10 year plan to improve schools and facilities nationwide. Oh and NHS waiting lists down again!! 👏👏👏
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Farage's claims here are straightforward lies (and it's about time the media/press said so)
The correct figures are 160K (0.3%) and 900K (1.5%)
www.gbnews.com/news/video-n...
The correct figures are 160K (0.3%) and 900K (1.5%)
www.gbnews.com/news/video-n...
February 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Farage's claims here are straightforward lies (and it's about time the media/press said so)
The correct figures are 160K (0.3%) and 900K (1.5%)
www.gbnews.com/news/video-n...
The correct figures are 160K (0.3%) and 900K (1.5%)
www.gbnews.com/news/video-n...
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Despite everything that's happened over the last week, Labour have actually closed the gap on Reform
February 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Despite everything that's happened over the last week, Labour have actually closed the gap on Reform
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"Furious"
Is this paper owned by Rothermere now? Ridiculous hyperbole because there's nothing in the article to suggest anyone is furious. Harman made some sensible suggestions and a female MP rape survivor said of Starmer, "“I genuinely believe he's best we’ve got when it comes to tackling VAWG"
Is this paper owned by Rothermere now? Ridiculous hyperbole because there's nothing in the article to suggest anyone is furious. Harman made some sensible suggestions and a female MP rape survivor said of Starmer, "“I genuinely believe he's best we’ve got when it comes to tackling VAWG"
February 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM
"Furious"
Is this paper owned by Rothermere now? Ridiculous hyperbole because there's nothing in the article to suggest anyone is furious. Harman made some sensible suggestions and a female MP rape survivor said of Starmer, "“I genuinely believe he's best we’ve got when it comes to tackling VAWG"
Is this paper owned by Rothermere now? Ridiculous hyperbole because there's nothing in the article to suggest anyone is furious. Harman made some sensible suggestions and a female MP rape survivor said of Starmer, "“I genuinely believe he's best we’ve got when it comes to tackling VAWG"
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ANALYSIS: media totally underestimated the popularity of the PM within both his party and the country. Polls are bullshit…..😱
February 11, 2026 at 10:48 AM
ANALYSIS: media totally underestimated the popularity of the PM within both his party and the country. Polls are bullshit…..😱
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The British government’s recent reforms have largely remained under the radar. But they will matter hugely—and long after the fire and fury over the prime minister’s future has passed econ.st/4a6OA80
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Liz Truss is coming home!
🚨MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT from Deputy Leader @LibDemDaisy.bsky.social
Dropping tomorrow at 9am.
Watch this space.
Dropping tomorrow at 9am.
Watch this space.
February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Liz Truss is coming home!
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Give this a sign. Let’s make it so
Petition to Replace Chris Mason
c.org/8S5p4BCssm
c.org/8S5p4BCssm
February 10, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Give this a sign. Let’s make it so
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I've probably suggested this before, but has anyone tried pouring salt on Chris Mason?
February 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
I've probably suggested this before, but has anyone tried pouring salt on Chris Mason?
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In April the minimum wage goes up as do Pensions. Energy costs are coming down as is inflation. It’s likely there will be another drop in interest rates in Spring. Productivity is ticking up. These are all important to those least well off feeling better off.
February 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
In April the minimum wage goes up as do Pensions. Energy costs are coming down as is inflation. It’s likely there will be another drop in interest rates in Spring. Productivity is ticking up. These are all important to those least well off feeling better off.