Stuart Budd
@stuartbudd.bsky.social
🇪🇺 Pro Europe and Scottish Independence
'𝑻𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒌, 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅..', Ulysses, Tennyson.
'𝑻𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒌, 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅..', Ulysses, Tennyson.
This Palestine Action protestor, Qesser Zuhrah who is on hunger strike and has been taken to hospital is in prision without trial.
When did Labour MPs and their supporters start supporting authoritarianism and not the rule of law?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
When did Labour MPs and their supporters start supporting authoritarianism and not the rule of law?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Palestine Action-linked hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah taken to hospital
Protesters had gathered outside prison to demand 20-year-old, who is on day 46, receive urgent medical attention
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This Palestine Action protestor, Qesser Zuhrah who is on hunger strike and has been taken to hospital is in prision without trial.
When did Labour MPs and their supporters start supporting authoritarianism and not the rule of law?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
When did Labour MPs and their supporters start supporting authoritarianism and not the rule of law?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Chris Grey is correct here
For there to be a ‘reset’ in UK / EU relations and the Uk economy to improve there needs to be a positive affirmation of European identity.
Within England, I only see this in the Greens and 70% ish in the LibDems
This is a good thread
For there to be a ‘reset’ in UK / EU relations and the Uk economy to improve there needs to be a positive affirmation of European identity.
Within England, I only see this in the Greens and 70% ish in the LibDems
This is a good thread
And not because Britain is not like the US or China or India, but is actually far far like us, like Nlands, Fra, Irl and Bel.
No, because this is a question of our civilisational survival.
The join focus has to be community, not pounds, shillings and pence.
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@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
No, because this is a question of our civilisational survival.
The join focus has to be community, not pounds, shillings and pence.
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@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Chris Grey is correct here
For there to be a ‘reset’ in UK / EU relations and the Uk economy to improve there needs to be a positive affirmation of European identity.
Within England, I only see this in the Greens and 70% ish in the LibDems
This is a good thread
For there to be a ‘reset’ in UK / EU relations and the Uk economy to improve there needs to be a positive affirmation of European identity.
Within England, I only see this in the Greens and 70% ish in the LibDems
This is a good thread
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‘Reforming’ or leaving the ECHR…A raising of false expectations, based on populist dishonesty.
A demonisation of immigrants to mask the failures of government.
Lies about sovereignty.
A cynical refusal by politicians and media to tell us the truth.
So very Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
A demonisation of immigrants to mask the failures of government.
Lies about sovereignty.
A cynical refusal by politicians and media to tell us the truth.
So very Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
‘Who’s it going to be next time?’: ECHR rethink is ‘moral retreat’, say rights experts
As 27 European countries urge changes to laws forged after second world war, human rights chief says politicians are playing into hands of populists
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
‘Reforming’ or leaving the ECHR…A raising of false expectations, based on populist dishonesty.
A demonisation of immigrants to mask the failures of government.
Lies about sovereignty.
A cynical refusal by politicians and media to tell us the truth.
So very Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
A demonisation of immigrants to mask the failures of government.
Lies about sovereignty.
A cynical refusal by politicians and media to tell us the truth.
So very Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
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I've spent three days in Calais & it's horrendous.
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Zack Polanski: Allow small boat migrants in and let them work
Green Party leader accuses Sir Keir Starmer of following Nigel Farage in ‘pushing racist rhetoric’ and calls JK Rowling’s stance on single-sex spaces ‘hateful’
www.thetimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I've spent three days in Calais & it's horrendous.
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Abolish the Home Office
Slides from a Home Office presentation for employers on “earned settlement” — note the case studies: they explicitly play the “good migrant” versus “bad migrant” narrative. Guess which category Sarah, the American, is placed in?
December 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Abolish the Home Office
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#OTD 1901, Italian physicist & radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi successfully sent the 1st radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean, disproving detractors who told him that the curvature of the earth would limit transmission to 200 miles or less. The message traveled from Cornwall to Newfoundland
December 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
#OTD 1901, Italian physicist & radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi successfully sent the 1st radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean, disproving detractors who told him that the curvature of the earth would limit transmission to 200 miles or less. The message traveled from Cornwall to Newfoundland
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Latest monthly visa application figures are out.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
December 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Latest monthly visa application figures are out.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
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🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
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Five of the anti genocide protestors on hunger strike that the British govt have held as terrorists have been hospitalised. This Scottish newspaper is the only news outlet in GB that thinks this is newsworthy.
Tomorrow's front page 📰
'The UK is letting these people die'
'The UK is letting these people die'
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Five of the anti genocide protestors on hunger strike that the British govt have held as terrorists have been hospitalised. This Scottish newspaper is the only news outlet in GB that thinks this is newsworthy.
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Two points:
1. The LDs say "open talks", which is the correct approach to Europe when you're not a member
2. This shows the value of opposition motions in moving the debate along
1. The LDs say "open talks", which is the correct approach to Europe when you're not a member
2. This shows the value of opposition motions in moving the debate along
What a victory! Today MPs narrowly backed our bill to cut the Brexit red tape and end this economic nightmare.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
December 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Two points:
1. The LDs say "open talks", which is the correct approach to Europe when you're not a member
2. This shows the value of opposition motions in moving the debate along
1. The LDs say "open talks", which is the correct approach to Europe when you're not a member
2. This shows the value of opposition motions in moving the debate along
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Happy #HumanRightsDay!
Starmer has chosen to mark it by... kicking off negotiations on how to water down our human rights 🤯
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The ECHR protects all of us, so we should all be worried about changes that amount to "human rights... except for those people"
Starmer has chosen to mark it by... kicking off negotiations on how to water down our human rights 🤯
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The ECHR protects all of us, so we should all be worried about changes that amount to "human rights... except for those people"
European nations to begin major talks on ECHR migration rule changes
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Happy #HumanRightsDay!
Starmer has chosen to mark it by... kicking off negotiations on how to water down our human rights 🤯
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The ECHR protects all of us, so we should all be worried about changes that amount to "human rights... except for those people"
Starmer has chosen to mark it by... kicking off negotiations on how to water down our human rights 🤯
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The ECHR protects all of us, so we should all be worried about changes that amount to "human rights... except for those people"
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This country is going all-in on xenophobia and that's going to cripple us for decades
The UK and David have been aware of the EU's terms since at least March 2024
They didn't like them in 2024 and don't like them now so are choosing to blame the EU, calling this an "aggressive briefing"
Any Erasmus agreement will fail because the UK govt don't like foreigners
archive.ph/AZMQu
They didn't like them in 2024 and don't like them now so are choosing to blame the EU, calling this an "aggressive briefing"
Any Erasmus agreement will fail because the UK govt don't like foreigners
archive.ph/AZMQu
December 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
This country is going all-in on xenophobia and that's going to cripple us for decades
The UK and David have been aware of the EU's terms since at least March 2024
They didn't like them in 2024 and don't like them now so are choosing to blame the EU, calling this an "aggressive briefing"
Any Erasmus agreement will fail because the UK govt don't like foreigners
archive.ph/AZMQu
They didn't like them in 2024 and don't like them now so are choosing to blame the EU, calling this an "aggressive briefing"
Any Erasmus agreement will fail because the UK govt don't like foreigners
archive.ph/AZMQu
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The UK and David have been aware of the EU's terms since at least March 2024
They didn't like them in 2024 and don't like them now so are choosing to blame the EU, calling this an "aggressive briefing"
Any Erasmus agreement will fail because the UK govt don't like foreigners
archive.ph/AZMQu
They didn't like them in 2024 and don't like them now so are choosing to blame the EU, calling this an "aggressive briefing"
Any Erasmus agreement will fail because the UK govt don't like foreigners
archive.ph/AZMQu
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New pots online now! Now with free UK shipping and a special holiday sale for you bluesky lot! 15% off with code BLUESKY15 😉 lasts til new years
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
New pots online now! Now with free UK shipping and a special holiday sale for you bluesky lot! 15% off with code BLUESKY15 😉 lasts til new years
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@davidheniguk.bsky.social's latest piece for Encompass is accompanied by stylised executive balls, themselves an illustration of Newton's third law:
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Worth remembering that when discussing Brexit and how the UK left.
A 🧵
H/t. @er2023.bsky.social
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Worth remembering that when discussing Brexit and how the UK left.
A 🧵
H/t. @er2023.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM
@davidheniguk.bsky.social's latest piece for Encompass is accompanied by stylised executive balls, themselves an illustration of Newton's third law:
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Worth remembering that when discussing Brexit and how the UK left.
A 🧵
H/t. @er2023.bsky.social
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Worth remembering that when discussing Brexit and how the UK left.
A 🧵
H/t. @er2023.bsky.social
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
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Who would expect Starmer to break yet another pledge?
news.sky.com/story/sir-ke...
news.sky.com/story/sir-ke...
December 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Who would expect Starmer to break yet another pledge?
news.sky.com/story/sir-ke...
news.sky.com/story/sir-ke...
Membership of SAFE was actually the one thing I thought the Labour government would do because it doesn't involve more foreigners in the UK
I think Erasmus will be difficult to accept for this government for reasons of costs and foreigner count.
I think Erasmus will be difficult to accept for this government for reasons of costs and foreigner count.
Echoes of past in today’s @financialtimes.com @andybounds.bsky.social on Starmer effort to keep 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 reset on track. 🇪🇺 negotiating stance will harden the more it perceives Starmer as weak domestically because 🇪🇺 will want to ´future proof’ any agreement. In turn, makes it harder for 🇬🇧 to agree
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Membership of SAFE was actually the one thing I thought the Labour government would do because it doesn't involve more foreigners in the UK
I think Erasmus will be difficult to accept for this government for reasons of costs and foreigner count.
I think Erasmus will be difficult to accept for this government for reasons of costs and foreigner count.
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The country is beyond repair at this point
Children reaching UK by small boat face sim card mouth searches
Children reaching UK by small boat face sim card mouth searches
Home Office accused of putting criminality before dignity with rule seeking intelligence on people-smugglers
Children who arrive in the UK on small boats could be searched to check if they are concealing phone sim cards in their mouths under new Home Office rules.
New measures will allow immigration enforcement officials to seize phones at the border if it is believed they contain useful intelligence about people-smugglers. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The country is beyond repair at this point
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So Canada can manage to negotiate involvement in the EU's SAFE defence procurement scheme and yet the UK can't
December 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
So Canada can manage to negotiate involvement in the EU's SAFE defence procurement scheme and yet the UK can't
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“Ask specifically about the UK and there is a mix of regret, bitterness, suspicion and recrimination, about Brexit as breach of solidarity, bad conduct during the exit process, and what is seen as London’s entitled assumption that none of this should affect trade ties.”
Amid ongoing chatter in London about some Labour figures wanting to go further in EU relations, what does Brussels think of the UK... I've drawn a typical consensus view based on many conversations including with the few there who really care...
encompass-europe.com/comment/ever...
encompass-europe.com/comment/ever...
Everything Brussels really thinks about the UK
Mostly, the Brussels bubble does not consider the UK too much. That rather amorphous group of those working in and around the institutions whether for government or other organisations, that…
encompass-europe.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
“Ask specifically about the UK and there is a mix of regret, bitterness, suspicion and recrimination, about Brexit as breach of solidarity, bad conduct during the exit process, and what is seen as London’s entitled assumption that none of this should affect trade ties.”
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This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
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In a world of failed, miserable TV comedy writers, or mediocre wizard authors, be like David Tennant.
"Fuck off and let people be" - I couldn't have said it better ❤️🏳️⚧️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/david-...
"Fuck off and let people be" - I couldn't have said it better ❤️🏳️⚧️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/david-...
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In a world of failed, miserable TV comedy writers, or mediocre wizard authors, be like David Tennant.
"Fuck off and let people be" - I couldn't have said it better ❤️🏳️⚧️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/david-...
"Fuck off and let people be" - I couldn't have said it better ❤️🏳️⚧️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/david-...
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“A European intelligence agency distributed a hard-copy report in a manila envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials...inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the US had been pursuing with Russia, including jointly mining rare earths in the Arctic.”
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
“A European intelligence agency distributed a hard-copy report in a manila envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials...inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the US had been pursuing with Russia, including jointly mining rare earths in the Arctic.”