Stuart
@bsky.stuartwebb.com
Strategist, fCSO, author. Was a virologist but now http://SYSTMISE.ME / NED at https://dexterisys.com also http://sus-world-cup.com Judge. Podcast host/guest. Views my own. Requotes unlikely an endorsement. Left the bird site behind...
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England fans could expect to pay £5,000+ for world cup match tickets.
Add to this profiteering by airlines, hotels, taxi firms, restaurants.
Also need to hand vast amount of personal data to US govt. No guarantee you will be allowed to enter the US.
Why bother. Stay at home. Support local economy
Add to this profiteering by airlines, hotels, taxi firms, restaurants.
Also need to hand vast amount of personal data to US govt. No guarantee you will be allowed to enter the US.
Why bother. Stay at home. Support local economy
Fifa accused of ‘betrayal’ as England fans face £5,000 bill for World Cup tickets
Football Supporters Europe has called for an ‘immediate halt’ to ticket sales after it was found that prices are five times higher than the last World Cup
www.independent.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
England fans could expect to pay £5,000+ for world cup match tickets.
Add to this profiteering by airlines, hotels, taxi firms, restaurants.
Also need to hand vast amount of personal data to US govt. No guarantee you will be allowed to enter the US.
Why bother. Stay at home. Support local economy
Add to this profiteering by airlines, hotels, taxi firms, restaurants.
Also need to hand vast amount of personal data to US govt. No guarantee you will be allowed to enter the US.
Why bother. Stay at home. Support local economy
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I can’t help thinking that when, in future, people ask what UK political leaders said as it became undeniable that US saw European liberal democracy as its no1 strategic foe, Starmer and others will regret that the answer is “not much, shuffled awkwardly, looked at their feet”.
December 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I can’t help thinking that when, in future, people ask what UK political leaders said as it became undeniable that US saw European liberal democracy as its no1 strategic foe, Starmer and others will regret that the answer is “not much, shuffled awkwardly, looked at their feet”.
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Some bits of this oped by @dannythefink.bsky.social I disagree with, but the thrust of it - that the US has decided to end the Pax Americana, & Europe is going to have to spend a lot more to defend itself - is right. For the UK, there's no more Special Relationship www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Trump’s view of Europe sounds the alarm
In pursuit of an America First foreign policy, the president is prepared to jeopardise 80 years of liberal world order
www.thetimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Some bits of this oped by @dannythefink.bsky.social I disagree with, but the thrust of it - that the US has decided to end the Pax Americana, & Europe is going to have to spend a lot more to defend itself - is right. For the UK, there's no more Special Relationship www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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Starmer / Reeves relentless focus on growth latest.
Tighter visa rules will cost UK up to £10.8bn
Home Office assessment shows impact of latest changes to immigration regime over next five years
giftarticle.ft.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Starmer / Reeves relentless focus on growth latest.
I hope someone in government is reading it, but I suspect they will continue to believe tRump doesn't really mean it....
I recommend reading this, especially if you live in Europe and still think Trump’s America is on your side. It’s a disquieting, and even frightening, summary of a document that favours Russia over Europe.
And at just 29 pages long it’s also a ridiculously small document.
December 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I hope someone in government is reading it, but I suspect they will continue to believe tRump doesn't really mean it....
Following his interview which made it much more obvious of the future direction of the US, are you decoupling from the US? I'm choosing European alternatives for all of my technology. There are some great alternatives.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Trump's frustration with Ukraine and Europe boils over
The president is clearly eager to move beyond the war, but a peace deal remains elusive.
www.politico.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Following his interview which made it much more obvious of the future direction of the US, are you decoupling from the US? I'm choosing European alternatives for all of my technology. There are some great alternatives.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Wondering if Starmer will push back against the tRumps security strategy. I'm guessing no
December 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Wondering if Starmer will push back against the tRumps security strategy. I'm guessing no
And the UK Government continues to buy US software and weapons....I'm sure that's wise....
This should be a wake up call to Keir Starmer. Trump is not a reliable ally.
Trump wants to weaken Europe and carve up Ukraine while cosying up to Putin. Britain and our allies in Europe must stand together against his threats and bullying.
Trump wants to weaken Europe and carve up Ukraine while cosying up to Putin. Britain and our allies in Europe must stand together against his threats and bullying.
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
And the UK Government continues to buy US software and weapons....I'm sure that's wise....
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England and the Ashes = shambles.
We’ve got exactly what we deserve for not treating the series with the respect it deserves.
This should be end of Bazball. England have not delivered in the big series vs India and Australia. Time for wholesale changes. #AUSvsENG 🏏🏏🏏
We’ve got exactly what we deserve for not treating the series with the respect it deserves.
This should be end of Bazball. England have not delivered in the big series vs India and Australia. Time for wholesale changes. #AUSvsENG 🏏🏏🏏
December 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
England and the Ashes = shambles.
We’ve got exactly what we deserve for not treating the series with the respect it deserves.
This should be end of Bazball. England have not delivered in the big series vs India and Australia. Time for wholesale changes. #AUSvsENG 🏏🏏🏏
We’ve got exactly what we deserve for not treating the series with the respect it deserves.
This should be end of Bazball. England have not delivered in the big series vs India and Australia. Time for wholesale changes. #AUSvsENG 🏏🏏🏏
No, it wont
December 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
No, it wont
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The Bazballers are -54/5. We are not genius mathematicians, but we are fairly sure this means trouble. But not trouble if you want to play golf.
December 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The Bazballers are -54/5. We are not genius mathematicians, but we are fairly sure this means trouble. But not trouble if you want to play golf.
Well that just about sums it up.....🏏 #theashes
December 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Well that just about sums it up.....🏏 #theashes
Let's hope he decides that he should never appear on QT again as a result....
Nigel Farage has stepped up his attack on the BBC, accusing the Question Time programme of being ‘utterly discredited’ after featuring small boat migrants in its audience
Nigel Farage hits out at BBC over small boat migrants in Question Time audience
Nigel Farage has stepped up his attack on the BBC, accusing the Question Time programme of being “utterly discredited” after featuring small boat migrants in its audience. The Reform UK leader claimed...
wp.me
December 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Let's hope he decides that he should never appear on QT again as a result....
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Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Things, like chainsaws taking off your limbs, just happen by accident...
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Things, like chainsaws taking off your limbs, just happen by accident...
If England go two down after Brisbane (and the preparation is blamed, which let's face it has been odd) does that mean Key, baz mccullum, stokes are all finished? #ashes 🏏
November 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
If England go two down after Brisbane (and the preparation is blamed, which let's face it has been odd) does that mean Key, baz mccullum, stokes are all finished? #ashes 🏏
Johnson, Cummings and Hancock need to leave public life. I never want to hear their names again.....
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
Covid inquiry live updates: UK did 'too little, too late' in early Covid response, leading to thousands more deaths - BBC News
Covid inquiry live updates: UK did 'too little, too late' in early Covid response, leading to thousands more deaths - BBC News
Covid inquiry live updates: UK did 'too little, too late' in early Covid response, leading to thousands more deaths
The inquiry says 23,000 lives could have been saved in the first wave England by an earlier lockdown - but also that a lockdown could have been avoided altogether with earlier interventions.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Johnson, Cummings and Hancock need to leave public life. I never want to hear their names again.....
This report proves Johnson, Cummings and Hancock need to leave public life. They are not serious people.
Covid bereaved call for Boris Johnson to lose ex-PM benefits over inquiry report
Covid bereaved call for Boris Johnson to lose ex-PM benefits over inquiry report
Campaign group says it will pursue all legal means to ensure personal accountability for ‘grave betrayal’
Covid-bereaved families have called for Boris Johnson to lose access to public funds and said they will pursue all legal options for personal accountability after a damning report into his handling of the pandemic.
The families said they want all privileges Johnson receives as a former prime minister, including his ministerial pension, his place on the privy council and access to the public duty costs allowance, to be withdrawn. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This report proves Johnson, Cummings and Hancock need to leave public life. They are not serious people.
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Covid bereaved call for Boris Johnson to lose ex-PM benefits over inquiry report
Covid bereaved call for Boris Johnson to lose ex-PM benefits over inquiry report
Campaign group says it will pursue all legal means to ensure personal accountability for ‘grave betrayal’
Covid-bereaved families have called for Boris Johnson to lose access to public funds and said they will pursue all legal options for personal accountability after a damning report into his handling of the pandemic.
The families said they want all privileges Johnson receives as a former prime minister, including his ministerial pension, his place on the privy council and access to the public duty costs allowance, to be withdrawn. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Covid bereaved call for Boris Johnson to lose ex-PM benefits over inquiry report