Andrew Barnell.
@andrewb3.bsky.social
Pro EU. Stop the Norwich Western Link. Save Victoria Tower Gardens
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Good overview of 2025, with optimistic view of 2026, but important question at the end: IF Dems win back the House, how will they control an all-out Trump?
Dragged down by an unpopular president, Republicans are bracing for a midterm trouncing
As Americans tire of Donald Trump, a Democratic midterm ‘tsunami’ could sweep the GOP out of power
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Good overview of 2025, with optimistic view of 2026, but important question at the end: IF Dems win back the House, how will they control an all-out Trump?
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The Countryside Alliance are once again talking out of their (top) hat.
80% of the public, rural & urban, think fox hunting should remain illegal.
The ‘rural culture war’ is a myth, as @jon-moses.bsky.social shows here: national.thelead.uk/p/the-rural-...
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80% of the public, rural & urban, think fox hunting should remain illegal.
The ‘rural culture war’ is a myth, as @jon-moses.bsky.social shows here: national.thelead.uk/p/the-rural-...
bsky.app/profile/theg...
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Poll released by group as people gather for traditional Boxing Day hunts finds 76% of voters believe Labour prioritises urban issues over rural ones
Keir Starmer’s government has been told it has “alienated rural people” as traditional Boxing Day hunts gathered across the UK ahead of plans to ban trail hunting.
The warning came from the Countryside Alliance pressure group, which released a poll suggesting 65% of voters think the Labour administration unfairly neglects country communities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The Countryside Alliance are once again talking out of their (top) hat.
80% of the public, rural & urban, think fox hunting should remain illegal.
The ‘rural culture war’ is a myth, as @jon-moses.bsky.social shows here: national.thelead.uk/p/the-rural-...
bsky.app/profile/theg...
80% of the public, rural & urban, think fox hunting should remain illegal.
The ‘rural culture war’ is a myth, as @jon-moses.bsky.social shows here: national.thelead.uk/p/the-rural-...
bsky.app/profile/theg...
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As someone who grew up in the countryside the Countryside Alliance has never represented me and my family and honestly fuck them
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Poll released by group as people gather for traditional Boxing Day hunts finds 76% of voters believe Labour prioritises urban issues over rural ones
Keir Starmer’s government has been told it has “alienated rural people” as traditional Boxing Day hunts gathered across the UK ahead of plans to ban trail hunting.
The warning came from the Countryside Alliance pressure group, which released a poll suggesting 65% of voters think the Labour administration unfairly neglects country communities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
As someone who grew up in the countryside the Countryside Alliance has never represented me and my family and honestly fuck them
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Very excited to share that I'm writing a new book, THE GHOSTS OF CHALK COUNTRY - about the loss of England's chalk downland: a tale of flowers, fascism & freedom.
To be published by @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social in April 2027:
www.thebookseller.com/rights/willi...
Website: ghostsofchalkcountry.org
To be published by @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social in April 2027:
www.thebookseller.com/rights/willi...
Website: ghostsofchalkcountry.org
September 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Very excited to share that I'm writing a new book, THE GHOSTS OF CHALK COUNTRY - about the loss of England's chalk downland: a tale of flowers, fascism & freedom.
To be published by @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social in April 2027:
www.thebookseller.com/rights/willi...
Website: ghostsofchalkcountry.org
To be published by @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social in April 2027:
www.thebookseller.com/rights/willi...
Website: ghostsofchalkcountry.org
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ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
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Kyiv is celebrating Christmas. Residents of the capital gathered for caroling on St. Michael’s Square.
I’m genuinely so happy that at least part of our country can gather like this - all thanks to the people defending us this Christmas.
I’m genuinely so happy that at least part of our country can gather like this - all thanks to the people defending us this Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Kyiv is celebrating Christmas. Residents of the capital gathered for caroling on St. Michael’s Square.
I’m genuinely so happy that at least part of our country can gather like this - all thanks to the people defending us this Christmas.
I’m genuinely so happy that at least part of our country can gather like this - all thanks to the people defending us this Christmas.
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Ciaran Jenkins and I have recorded another Channel 4 News/BBC News long-distance musical collaboration for Christmas. This year we play The Coventry Carol. To all who are celebrating, wishing you a happy, peaceful Christmas.
For Christmas, a BBC/Channel 4 collaboration: The Coventry Carol
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Ciaran Jenkins and I have recorded another Channel 4 News/BBC News long-distance musical collaboration for Christmas. This year we play The Coventry Carol. To all who are celebrating, wishing you a happy, peaceful Christmas.
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We continue to stand in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.
Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Any changes to that status are for Greenlanders and Danes alone to decide. (1/2)
Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Any changes to that status are for Greenlanders and Danes alone to decide. (1/2)
December 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We continue to stand in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.
Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Any changes to that status are for Greenlanders and Danes alone to decide. (1/2)
Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Any changes to that status are for Greenlanders and Danes alone to decide. (1/2)
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"Trump ISN'T the WORST president in American history. Trump is the WORST AMERICAN in American history,Trump Is aNational Disgrac
December 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"Trump ISN'T the WORST president in American history. Trump is the WORST AMERICAN in American history,Trump Is aNational Disgrac
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Well colour me staggered.
Breaking: The Trump administration announces that they will not be complying with today’s deadline to release the full Epstein Files.
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Well colour me staggered.
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this is illegal
NEWS: They're adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center building right now. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center adds Trump’s name to building
The signage change follows a vote by the board of trustees to rename the performing arts complex the Trump Kennedy Center.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
this is illegal
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“Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do”
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A warning for Keir Starmer: Brexit is falling apart, but if you are not bold on Europe, your Labour rivals will be | Tom Baldwin
Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do, says Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer, The Biography
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do”
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sound advice from Tom Baldwin
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Trump is twisted. He lacks even a modicum of human decency.
December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Trump is twisted. He lacks even a modicum of human decency.
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Zelensky *cannot* withdraw his troops and cede territory. His army won't do it. The public won't accept it.
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukraine's key "red line" in negotiations with the US is the withdrawal of troops from Donbas, - Bild.
Zelenskyy is ready to discuss abandoning NATO membership, holding elections on a shortened timeline, and freezing the frontline.
Zelenskyy is ready to discuss abandoning NATO membership, holding elections on a shortened timeline, and freezing the frontline.
December 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Zelensky *cannot* withdraw his troops and cede territory. His army won't do it. The public won't accept it.
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Polish PM Donald Tusk to the US: “Dear American friends, Europe is your closest ally, not your problem. We’ve had common enemies for the past 80 years. We must stick to that, it’s the only sensible strategy for our shared security. Unless something has changed.”
December 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Polish PM Donald Tusk to the US: “Dear American friends, Europe is your closest ally, not your problem. We’ve had common enemies for the past 80 years. We must stick to that, it’s the only sensible strategy for our shared security. Unless something has changed.”
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That's right! Here it is. It's on the south face (at the far left because the seasons run clockwise around the font, ie right to left).
December 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
That's right! Here it is. It's on the south face (at the far left because the seasons run clockwise around the font, ie right to left).
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You know what? I really don't think it is. Great domestic political posturing, but Labour have no plans to go beyond the 'reset' agenda, certainly none the EU are likely to accept. This will be talk to little if any action.
Starmer declaring “we have to keep moving towards a closer relationship with the EU” is a significant moment.
Reflects transformation in public opinion + need for economic growth.
Reflects transformation in public opinion + need for economic growth.
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
You know what? I really don't think it is. Great domestic political posturing, but Labour have no plans to go beyond the 'reset' agenda, certainly none the EU are likely to accept. This will be talk to little if any action.
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1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6
December 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6
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25 November 1922 | A Pole, Kazimierz Żakowski, was born in Jeżówka.
In Auschwitz from 15 August 1940.
No. 3057
He was shot in the camp on 11 November 1941.
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"Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
In Auschwitz from 15 August 1940.
No. 3057
He was shot in the camp on 11 November 1941.
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"Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
25 November 1922 | A Pole, Kazimierz Żakowski, was born in Jeżówka.
In Auschwitz from 15 August 1940.
No. 3057
He was shot in the camp on 11 November 1941.
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"Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
In Auschwitz from 15 August 1940.
No. 3057
He was shot in the camp on 11 November 1941.
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"Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
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23 November 1940 | Norwegian Jewish boy Harry Reichwald was born.
He arrived at Auschwitz on 3 March 1943 and was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck
He arrived at Auschwitz on 3 March 1943 and was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
23 November 1940 | Norwegian Jewish boy Harry Reichwald was born.
He arrived at Auschwitz on 3 March 1943 and was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck
He arrived at Auschwitz on 3 March 1943 and was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck
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23 November 1943 | A transport of 1,181 Jews arrived at #Auschwitz from Drancy in occupied France. The train departed with 1,200 Jews, but 19 escaped on the way.
After the arrival selection, 895 people were murdered in a gas chamber. 9-year-old Francis Levin was among them.
After the arrival selection, 895 people were murdered in a gas chamber. 9-year-old Francis Levin was among them.
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
23 November 1943 | A transport of 1,181 Jews arrived at #Auschwitz from Drancy in occupied France. The train departed with 1,200 Jews, but 19 escaped on the way.
After the arrival selection, 895 people were murdered in a gas chamber. 9-year-old Francis Levin was among them.
After the arrival selection, 895 people were murdered in a gas chamber. 9-year-old Francis Levin was among them.