Roger Alan Blackwell
@rogera.bsky.social
Born 1951, Norwich. UK. Studied science age 14-20. Marxist at 19. Politics, history, philosophy, political economy. Photography 1978, Video 2015. Support the WRP & YS Socialist. Variety of interests.
‘When war drives up fuel prices, it is households who feel it first.
When supply chains fracture, it is small businesses and working people who absorb the shock.
And when instability grows, it is rarely those with the most power who pay the price.'
When supply chains fracture, it is small businesses and working people who absorb the shock.
And when instability grows, it is rarely those with the most power who pay the price.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
‘When war drives up fuel prices, it is households who feel it first.
When supply chains fracture, it is small businesses and working people who absorb the shock.
And when instability grows, it is rarely those with the most power who pay the price.'
When supply chains fracture, it is small businesses and working people who absorb the shock.
And when instability grows, it is rarely those with the most power who pay the price.'
‘Such measures hurt British workers, British business and the British economy, and that’s why I’ve been so clear on this issue.
A trade war is in no one’s interest and my job is to act always in the UK’s national interest.'
A trade war is in no one’s interest and my job is to act always in the UK’s national interest.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM
‘Such measures hurt British workers, British business and the British economy, and that’s why I’ve been so clear on this issue.
A trade war is in no one’s interest and my job is to act always in the UK’s national interest.'
A trade war is in no one’s interest and my job is to act always in the UK’s national interest.'
‘That is why I say the use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong.
It is not the right way to resolve differences within an alliance.
Nor is it helpful to frame efforts to strengthen Greenland’s security as a justification for economic pressure.'
It is not the right way to resolve differences within an alliance.
Nor is it helpful to frame efforts to strengthen Greenland’s security as a justification for economic pressure.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
‘That is why I say the use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong.
It is not the right way to resolve differences within an alliance.
Nor is it helpful to frame efforts to strengthen Greenland’s security as a justification for economic pressure.'
It is not the right way to resolve differences within an alliance.
Nor is it helpful to frame efforts to strengthen Greenland’s security as a justification for economic pressure.'
‘Denmark is a close ally of the United Kingdom and of the United States – a proud NATO member that has stood shoulder to shoulder with us, including at real human cost, in recent decades.
‘Alliances endure because they are built on respect, and partnership, not pressure.'
‘Alliances endure because they are built on respect, and partnership, not pressure.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
‘Denmark is a close ally of the United Kingdom and of the United States – a proud NATO member that has stood shoulder to shoulder with us, including at real human cost, in recent decades.
‘Alliances endure because they are built on respect, and partnership, not pressure.'
‘Alliances endure because they are built on respect, and partnership, not pressure.'
‘But there is a principle here that cannot be set aside because it goes to the heart of how stable and trusted international cooperation works.
And so, any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone.'
And so, any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
‘But there is a principle here that cannot be set aside because it goes to the heart of how stable and trusted international cooperation works.
And so, any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone.'
And so, any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone.'
‘Let’s be clear, the security of Greenland matters and it will matter more as climate change reshapes the Arctic.
As sea routes open and strategic competition intensifies, the High North will require greater attention, greater investment, and stronger collective defence.'
As sea routes open and strategic competition intensifies, the High North will require greater attention, greater investment, and stronger collective defence.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
‘Let’s be clear, the security of Greenland matters and it will matter more as climate change reshapes the Arctic.
As sea routes open and strategic competition intensifies, the High North will require greater attention, greater investment, and stronger collective defence.'
As sea routes open and strategic competition intensifies, the High North will require greater attention, greater investment, and stronger collective defence.'
'However, he added: ‘Mature alliances are not about pretending differences don’t exist; they are about addressing them directly, respectfully, and with a focus on results.
On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue this serious is through calm discussion between allies.'
On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue this serious is through calm discussion between allies.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
'However, he added: ‘Mature alliances are not about pretending differences don’t exist; they are about addressing them directly, respectfully, and with a focus on results.
On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue this serious is through calm discussion between allies.'
On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue this serious is through calm discussion between allies.'
‘THE UK and the US are close allies and close partners. That relationship matters profoundly – not just to our security, but to the prosperity and the stability that people here at home depend on,’ PM Starmer told a Downing Street press conference yesterday.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
‘THE UK and the US are close allies and close partners. That relationship matters profoundly – not just to our security, but to the prosperity and the stability that people here at home depend on,’ PM Starmer told a Downing Street press conference yesterday.'
'A quarter of Greenlanders marched against Trump’s plan to annexe Greenland'
January 20, 2026 at 2:25 PM
'A quarter of Greenlanders marched against Trump’s plan to annexe Greenland'
‘Greenland belongs to people of Greenland’ – that is a right says Starmer
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‘Greenland belongs to people of Greenland’ – that is a right says Starmer - Workers Revolutionary Party
‘THE UK and the US are close allies and close partners. That relationship matters profoundly – not just to our security, but to the prosperity and the stability that people here at home depend on,’ PM...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:24 PM
‘Greenland belongs to people of Greenland’ – that is a right says Starmer
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'Observers believe the Israeli regime is pushing to make the US enter into a direct military war with Iran, as traces of Mossad (Israeli secret intelligence service) agents have been found among what is framed as ‘peaceful protests’ by Western media.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:17 AM
'Observers believe the Israeli regime is pushing to make the US enter into a direct military war with Iran, as traces of Mossad (Israeli secret intelligence service) agents have been found among what is framed as ‘peaceful protests’ by Western media.'
'Authorities say evidence shows foreign-backed terrorist groups distributed weapons, deliberately targeted civilians and security forces, and acted with the direct involvement of the United States and Israel.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:16 AM
'Authorities say evidence shows foreign-backed terrorist groups distributed weapons, deliberately targeted civilians and security forces, and acted with the direct involvement of the United States and Israel.'
'Armed groups attacked shops, banks, bus stations and mosques, killing a number of security personnel and civilians.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:16 AM
'Armed groups attacked shops, banks, bus stations and mosques, killing a number of security personnel and civilians.'
'The unrest in Iran, which initially stemmed from currency volatility and rising inflation linked to unlawful US and European sanctions, escalated on January 8th when coordinated attacks targeted public, state and religious sites.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:15 AM
'The unrest in Iran, which initially stemmed from currency volatility and rising inflation linked to unlawful US and European sanctions, escalated on January 8th when coordinated attacks targeted public, state and religious sites.'
'He added that the massive and epic participation of Iranians in nationwide rallies last Monday foiled the rioters’ plots.
The great Iranian nation, through its epic and millions-strong presence within a short time after these incidents, put an end to the riots, Pezeshkian said.'
The great Iranian nation, through its epic and millions-strong presence within a short time after these incidents, put an end to the riots, Pezeshkian said.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:14 AM
'He added that the massive and epic participation of Iranians in nationwide rallies last Monday foiled the rioters’ plots.
The great Iranian nation, through its epic and millions-strong presence within a short time after these incidents, put an end to the riots, Pezeshkian said.'
The great Iranian nation, through its epic and millions-strong presence within a short time after these incidents, put an end to the riots, Pezeshkian said.'
'However, Pezeshkian pointed out: ‘Our approach in domestic policy is based on the people, and all our efforts are focused on hearing the rightful demands of the nation and reducing the problems caused by cruel sanctions.’
January 20, 2026 at 11:13 AM
'However, Pezeshkian pointed out: ‘Our approach in domestic policy is based on the people, and all our efforts are focused on hearing the rightful demands of the nation and reducing the problems caused by cruel sanctions.’
'Speaking during a phone conversation with Putin, Pezeshkian reviewed the latest developments in Iran, where peaceful economic protests were hijacked and deliberately turned into organised violence last week.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:13 AM
'Speaking during a phone conversation with Putin, Pezeshkian reviewed the latest developments in Iran, where peaceful economic protests were hijacked and deliberately turned into organised violence last week.'
'Pezeshkian on Saturday flagged the direct US-Israeli role in the recent terrorist riots in Iran, as Russian President Vladimir Putin said the million-strong rallies held afterward demonstrated the country’s ‘real conditions.’
January 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM
'Pezeshkian on Saturday flagged the direct US-Israeli role in the recent terrorist riots in Iran, as Russian President Vladimir Putin said the million-strong rallies held afterward demonstrated the country’s ‘real conditions.’
'He said that during the recent riots, they’d taken actions that were far more violent than the terrorist activities in Syria and Iraq; however, the Iranian security forces swiftly arrested their ringleaders.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM
'He said that during the recent riots, they’d taken actions that were far more violent than the terrorist activities in Syria and Iraq; however, the Iranian security forces swiftly arrested their ringleaders.'
‘They thought that they could conduct a terrorist act from within Iran and then, when the country had been destabilised, launch a military attack from outside.’
January 20, 2026 at 11:09 AM
‘They thought that they could conduct a terrorist act from within Iran and then, when the country had been destabilised, launch a military attack from outside.’
'In line with this objective, the Israeli regime carried out another ‘terrorist war’ against Iran over the past few days, with the backing of Trump, who openly pledged to support terrorists, he emphasised.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:09 AM
'In line with this objective, the Israeli regime carried out another ‘terrorist war’ against Iran over the past few days, with the backing of Trump, who openly pledged to support terrorists, he emphasised.'
'The Israeli regime, backed by the US, launched the military aggression against Iran in mid-June 2025, believing that they could destroy Iran’s power in the aerospace field.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM
'The Israeli regime, backed by the US, launched the military aggression against Iran in mid-June 2025, believing that they could destroy Iran’s power in the aerospace field.'
'He cautioned that the Israeli regime tries to win the support of the US and European countries and exploit the regional situation in an attempt to become the dominant military power in the region.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:07 AM
'He cautioned that the Israeli regime tries to win the support of the US and European countries and exploit the regional situation in an attempt to become the dominant military power in the region.'
'... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main strategy has been to undermine the independence and power of regional countries and sow discord among them.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:07 AM
'... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main strategy has been to undermine the independence and power of regional countries and sow discord among them.'
‘The Zionist regime (Israel) aims to weaken and disintegrate Muslim nations with the purpose of dominating them,’ Qalibaf said in a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Tehran on Sunday.'
January 20, 2026 at 11:06 AM
‘The Zionist regime (Israel) aims to weaken and disintegrate Muslim nations with the purpose of dominating them,’ Qalibaf said in a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Tehran on Sunday.'