Ruth Watson
@ruthwatson.bsky.social
Journalist. Activist. Working for a better tomorrow today.
Political perspectives. Sustainability. Resilience. Food security. Social justice.
Scottish. Irish. Algerian. Kabyl.
There is no Planet B.
Political perspectives. Sustainability. Resilience. Food security. Social justice.
Scottish. Irish. Algerian. Kabyl.
There is no Planet B.
Nigel Farage is an example of the worst of men.
"My most vivid memories of my school life is Farage repeatedly coming up to me, knowing that I was Jewish, saying 'Hitler was right' and 'gas em' and that was frequently followed by imitating the sound of escaping gas."
Peter Ettedgui, ex classmate of Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.
Peter Ettedgui, ex classmate of Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.
November 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Nigel Farage is an example of the worst of men.
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New: Three new ex-pupils come forward, on the record, to say Farage's racism as a teenager was targeted, persistent and nasty. Farage has denied targeting any individuals - but two of the men tell us they recall Farage abusing Peter Ettedgui.
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
New: Three new ex-pupils come forward, on the record, to say Farage's racism as a teenager was targeted, persistent and nasty. Farage has denied targeting any individuals - but two of the men tell us they recall Farage abusing Peter Ettedgui.
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
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L’Algérie dévoile à Riyad les avancées clés de sa stratégie hydrogène vert, entre transition énergétique et ambitions industrielles.
Lire l'article : ecotimesdz.com/hydrogene-ve...
#Hydrogène #TransitionÉnergétique #Algérie #Riyadh #ONUDI
Lire l'article : ecotimesdz.com/hydrogene-ve...
#Hydrogène #TransitionÉnergétique #Algérie #Riyadh #ONUDI
Hydrogène vert : L’Algérie présente sa stratégie à Riyad
Le ministre d'État, ministre des Hydrocarbures et des Mines, M. Mohamed Arkab, a participé hier à Riyad à une session
ecotimesdz.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
L’Algérie dévoile à Riyad les avancées clés de sa stratégie hydrogène vert, entre transition énergétique et ambitions industrielles.
Lire l'article : ecotimesdz.com/hydrogene-ve...
#Hydrogène #TransitionÉnergétique #Algérie #Riyadh #ONUDI
Lire l'article : ecotimesdz.com/hydrogene-ve...
#Hydrogène #TransitionÉnergétique #Algérie #Riyadh #ONUDI
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£90 Billion.... A YEAR!!!
Yet Starmer refuses to even think about asking the people again.
Yet Starmer refuses to even think about asking the people again.
New analysis by the House of Commons library estimates that Brexit is costing the Treasury up to £90bn a year in lost tax revenue.
To fix our nations finances we must get closer to Europe and fix the problems caused by Brexit...
https://bit.ly/4pobLzs
To fix our nations finances we must get closer to Europe and fix the problems caused by Brexit...
https://bit.ly/4pobLzs
Brexit costing UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenue , new analysis shows
Exclusive: Britons also up to £3,700 worse off, leading to calls for the Labour government to improve relations with the EU
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM
£90 Billion.... A YEAR!!!
Yet Starmer refuses to even think about asking the people again.
Yet Starmer refuses to even think about asking the people again.
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Jair Bolsonaro ordered to start 27-year prison sentence for plotting coup in Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro ordered to start 27-year prison sentence for plotting coup in Brazil
Plot to assassinate his successor, Lula, and his running mate, failed when military chiefs refused to take part
www.irishtimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Jair Bolsonaro ordered to start 27-year prison sentence for plotting coup in Brazil
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The BBC's has responded in The Guardian that this was a routine editorial decision, but also that it was made on legal advice. Those two explanations don’t fit together. /1
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The BBC's has responded in The Guardian that this was a routine editorial decision, but also that it was made on legal advice. Those two explanations don’t fit together. /1
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I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
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This is an awful choice by Orwell Prize Foundation and undermines everything their namesake stood for. 🤢
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is an awful choice by Orwell Prize Foundation and undermines everything their namesake stood for. 🤢
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The Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) ruled that EU nations had to recognise same-sex marriages recorded in another member state, following a complaint by two Poles married in Germany whose marriage was not recognized in Poland.
Top court rules EU nations must mutually recognize same-sex marriages
The Court of Justice of the European Union said in a statement on Tuesday that any refusal to do this 'is contrary to EU law' and 'infringes not only the freedom to move and reside, but also the funda...
www.lemonde.fr
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) ruled that EU nations had to recognise same-sex marriages recorded in another member state, following a complaint by two Poles married in Germany whose marriage was not recognized in Poland.
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Small price to pay to fully empower the UK Parliament, Britain's most trusted institution filled with its most beloved and inspiring leaders.
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Small price to pay to fully empower the UK Parliament, Britain's most trusted institution filled with its most beloved and inspiring leaders.
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Reposted by Ruth Watson
EU rules that Poland, which doesn’t (yet) have marriage equality must respect those who are in same-sex marriages conducted elsewhere in Europe.
EU court rules entire bloc must respect same-sex marriages in rebuke to Poland
Couple who married in Germany had their right to a ‘normal family life’ impeded, court of justice finds
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
EU rules that Poland, which doesn’t (yet) have marriage equality must respect those who are in same-sex marriages conducted elsewhere in Europe.
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Climate change + poor governance = deadly consequences
Vietnam’s Year of Floods, Mud and Death
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Climate change + poor governance = deadly consequences
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💼 With less than 24 hours to go until the Budget, we're thinking about the options available to the Chancellor.
Hear from our Chief Economist @chrisbelfield.bsky.social on three key policies that will make a lasting impact on reducing poverty. 🔽
Hear from our Chief Economist @chrisbelfield.bsky.social on three key policies that will make a lasting impact on reducing poverty. 🔽
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
💼 With less than 24 hours to go until the Budget, we're thinking about the options available to the Chancellor.
Hear from our Chief Economist @chrisbelfield.bsky.social on three key policies that will make a lasting impact on reducing poverty. 🔽
Hear from our Chief Economist @chrisbelfield.bsky.social on three key policies that will make a lasting impact on reducing poverty. 🔽
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In Scottish and broader Celtic folklore, the wren is known as the "king of birds," a symbol of wisdom, and cleverness over strength. This is famously illustrated in a myth where the wren, by hiding on an eagle's back, flies higher than the eagle to claim the title.
Art my own.
#Folklore #Birds
Art my own.
#Folklore #Birds
November 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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As Judge Boasberg considers how to move forward with contempt proceedings re: Alien Enemies Act flights, plaintiffs provide list of names for potential witness testimony.
The list includes former DOJ official Emil Bove, who is now a federal judge on the 3rd Cir.
The list includes former DOJ official Emil Bove, who is now a federal judge on the 3rd Cir.
November 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As Judge Boasberg considers how to move forward with contempt proceedings re: Alien Enemies Act flights, plaintiffs provide list of names for potential witness testimony.
The list includes former DOJ official Emil Bove, who is now a federal judge on the 3rd Cir.
The list includes former DOJ official Emil Bove, who is now a federal judge on the 3rd Cir.
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How Farage feels about Putin: in his own words | LBC
YouTube video by LBC
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
When responsible, considered fair comment is censored, we do not have free speech.
When the truth is muzzled, democracy is in danger.
#Journalism #Ethics #MoralCourage #MoralCowards #BBC
When the truth is muzzled, democracy is in danger.
#Journalism #Ethics #MoralCourage #MoralCowards #BBC
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
When responsible, considered fair comment is censored, we do not have free speech.
When the truth is muzzled, democracy is in danger.
#Journalism #Ethics #MoralCourage #MoralCowards #BBC
When the truth is muzzled, democracy is in danger.
#Journalism #Ethics #MoralCourage #MoralCowards #BBC
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The 25th of November is St Catherine's feast day.
"This isn't about God,
the stained-glass legends of broken wheels, the barrowload
of miracles, or the dinner-plate halo they will nail to your head.
Under the gospel,
the truth of it: woman answers back, ends up dead."
- Rosie Garland
"This isn't about God,
the stained-glass legends of broken wheels, the barrowload
of miracles, or the dinner-plate halo they will nail to your head.
Under the gospel,
the truth of it: woman answers back, ends up dead."
- Rosie Garland
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The 25th of November is St Catherine's feast day.
"This isn't about God,
the stained-glass legends of broken wheels, the barrowload
of miracles, or the dinner-plate halo they will nail to your head.
Under the gospel,
the truth of it: woman answers back, ends up dead."
- Rosie Garland
"This isn't about God,
the stained-glass legends of broken wheels, the barrowload
of miracles, or the dinner-plate halo they will nail to your head.
Under the gospel,
the truth of it: woman answers back, ends up dead."
- Rosie Garland
Reposted by Ruth Watson
Big news: the European Court of Justice rules that all member states are obliged to recognise a same-sex marriage lawfully concluded in another member state.
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Big news: the European Court of Justice rules that all member states are obliged to recognise a same-sex marriage lawfully concluded in another member state.
Reposted by Ruth Watson
Polish antitrust watchdog investigates Apple over privacy policy reut.rs/43RSNcd
Polish antitrust watchdog investigates Apple over privacy policy
Poland's anti-monopoly office UOKiK is investigating whether Apple is restricting competition in the mobile advertising market through its privacy policy, it said on Tuesday.
reut.rs
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Polish antitrust watchdog investigates Apple over privacy policy reut.rs/43RSNcd
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They say they're defenders of free speech even as they aggressively seek to silence all criticism and legitimate questions
Reform showing more of their open, different approach to politics.. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
They say they're defenders of free speech even as they aggressively seek to silence all criticism and legitimate questions
Reposted by Ruth Watson
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Reposted by Ruth Watson
This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
There is always more that can be done to support a cleaner, healthier environment.
We want to clean up Scotland's sewage - here's how ⬇️
There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos.
Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos.
Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
There is always more that can be done to support a cleaner, healthier environment.