Civic Kieran
@civicpolitics.co.uk
Liberal-Minded Social Democrat who happens to be Diplomatic • Member of @libdems.org.uk 🔶
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London murder rate drops to lowest levels on record: www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/london-...
London murder rate drops to lowest levels on record
The London murder rate has dropped to its lowest level since records began, according to new statistics.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
London murder rate drops to lowest levels on record: www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/london-...
Lib Dems are literally the only party with any balls btw. More of this please
Lib Dems call for inquiry into hostile foreign state interference to include US
Party says US government’s explicit support for far-right nationalist parties in Europe amounts to outside interference
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Lib Dems are literally the only party with any balls btw. More of this please
Good from Starmer. W
UK will transfer £2.5bn of Abramovich cash to Ukraine fund, Starmer says
Prime minister says oligarch must commit funds from sale of London football club or face court action
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Good from Starmer. W
I made a political Discord server because clearly I didn’t have enough places to argue about politics already.
It’s called Crossbench Collective - a chill space for debate, news chat, cross-party discussion & politics updates.
Join the healthy chaos 👇
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It’s called Crossbench Collective - a chill space for debate, news chat, cross-party discussion & politics updates.
Join the healthy chaos 👇
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Join the Crossbench Collective Discord Server!
Check out the Crossbench Collective community on Discord – hang out with 7 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I made a political Discord server because clearly I didn’t have enough places to argue about politics already.
It’s called Crossbench Collective - a chill space for debate, news chat, cross-party discussion & politics updates.
Join the healthy chaos 👇
discord.gg/NdsxhDuW
It’s called Crossbench Collective - a chill space for debate, news chat, cross-party discussion & politics updates.
Join the healthy chaos 👇
discord.gg/NdsxhDuW
Been on a bit of a hiatus - work is unbelievably busy this time of the year and my energy outside of work has been non-existent.
Getting through December and then I can get back to fighting the good fight (pwning Reform, Tories & the less relevant UKIP).
Getting through December and then I can get back to fighting the good fight (pwning Reform, Tories & the less relevant UKIP).
December 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Been on a bit of a hiatus - work is unbelievably busy this time of the year and my energy outside of work has been non-existent.
Getting through December and then I can get back to fighting the good fight (pwning Reform, Tories & the less relevant UKIP).
Getting through December and then I can get back to fighting the good fight (pwning Reform, Tories & the less relevant UKIP).
Another reason why Messi is better.
Ronaldo attends Trump White House dinner in honour of Saudi crown prince
Ronaldo attends Trump White House dinner in honour of Saudi crown prince
Ronaldo attends Trump White House dinner in honour of Saudi crown prince
www.independent.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Another reason why Messi is better.
My latest article has gone live on Civic Politcs!
Defence, Trust, and the Shape-Shifting Extremism Problem: A Week in UK Politics
If politics runs on trust, the UK has spent the past week burning through its reserves like a student loan in Freshers’ Week.
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
My latest article has gone live on Civic Politcs!
I’m truly shocked to my very core! I can’t believe this! I would have never seen this one coming!
Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew about his crimes, newly released emails reveal – live updates
In new batch of emails released by House Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump ‘spent hours’ at his house with one of his victims
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’m truly shocked to my very core! I can’t believe this! I would have never seen this one coming!
The rise in racism and xenophobia in British politics isn’t random - it’s the by-product of populism weaponising fear.
A trend fuelled by the rhetoric of Reform UK.
Starmer’s right to call it out.
A trend fuelled by the rhetoric of Reform UK.
Starmer’s right to call it out.
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The rise in racism and xenophobia in British politics isn’t random - it’s the by-product of populism weaponising fear.
A trend fuelled by the rhetoric of Reform UK.
Starmer’s right to call it out.
A trend fuelled by the rhetoric of Reform UK.
Starmer’s right to call it out.
It’s great to see. Although he will probably blame a vaccine for this.
"I've never heard a president booed this loudly in my life."
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It’s great to see. Although he will probably blame a vaccine for this.
Reposted by Civic Kieran
I wonder when he will start suing news outlets for describing his barefaced lies about the 2020 election as barefaced lies…
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I wonder when he will start suing news outlets for describing his barefaced lies about the 2020 election as barefaced lies…
COP30 begins in Brazil. While world leaders push for real climate action, Trump skips it and mocks the cause.
Ed Miliband is right in saying that fighting the climate crisis is how we beat populism.
Ed Miliband is right in saying that fighting the climate crisis is how we beat populism.
November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
COP30 begins in Brazil. While world leaders push for real climate action, Trump skips it and mocks the cause.
Ed Miliband is right in saying that fighting the climate crisis is how we beat populism.
Ed Miliband is right in saying that fighting the climate crisis is how we beat populism.
I wonder if he will use any of it for good!
Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk
Chants of ‘Elon’ erupt after compensation plan approved despite opposition from several high-profile investors
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I wonder if he will use any of it for good!
The Sky News investigation into X confirms what many of us already knew - the platform’s algorithm pushes right-wing and extremist content to new users.
It’s digital manipulation with real-world consequences. Our democracy can’t function when social media becomes a propaganda machine.
It’s digital manipulation with real-world consequences. Our democracy can’t function when social media becomes a propaganda machine.
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Sky News investigation into X confirms what many of us already knew - the platform’s algorithm pushes right-wing and extremist content to new users.
It’s digital manipulation with real-world consequences. Our democracy can’t function when social media becomes a propaganda machine.
It’s digital manipulation with real-world consequences. Our democracy can’t function when social media becomes a propaganda machine.
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on winning the New York mayoral election.
If you don’t have Twitter - it looks exactly how you’d expect it to right now.
If you don’t have Twitter - it looks exactly how you’d expect it to right now.
November 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on winning the New York mayoral election.
If you don’t have Twitter - it looks exactly how you’d expect it to right now.
If you don’t have Twitter - it looks exactly how you’d expect it to right now.
New York votes today, and I can’t help but hope Zohran Mamdani comes out on top.
He’s the kind of voice American politics needs more of - grounded, compassionate, and unafraid to speak for people over power.
He’s the kind of voice American politics needs more of - grounded, compassionate, and unafraid to speak for people over power.
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New York votes today, and I can’t help but hope Zohran Mamdani comes out on top.
He’s the kind of voice American politics needs more of - grounded, compassionate, and unafraid to speak for people over power.
He’s the kind of voice American politics needs more of - grounded, compassionate, and unafraid to speak for people over power.
They might be done by 2026 at this rate.
Nigel Farage says Reform UK could cut minimum wage for young people - and defends U-turn on tax pledges
Mr Farage gave a wide-ranging news conference setting out Reform UK's economic plans, and defending claims of U-turning on 2024 election manifesto pledges.
news.sky.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
They might be done by 2026 at this rate.
Not surprising - I love when these populists continue to expose themselves.
Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxes
Party leader says proposal had been an ‘aspiration’ and accuses Tories and Labour of ‘wrecking the public finances’
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Not surprising - I love when these populists continue to expose themselves.
Regarding the new Joe Rogan episode with Elon Musk.
He called English villagers “hobbits” and claimed “a thousand people show up and start raping the kids.”
It’s racist, dehumanising nonsense and deeply dangerous rhetoric. Public figures shouldn’t get away with spreading hate like this.
He called English villagers “hobbits” and claimed “a thousand people show up and start raping the kids.”
It’s racist, dehumanising nonsense and deeply dangerous rhetoric. Public figures shouldn’t get away with spreading hate like this.
November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Regarding the new Joe Rogan episode with Elon Musk.
He called English villagers “hobbits” and claimed “a thousand people show up and start raping the kids.”
It’s racist, dehumanising nonsense and deeply dangerous rhetoric. Public figures shouldn’t get away with spreading hate like this.
He called English villagers “hobbits” and claimed “a thousand people show up and start raping the kids.”
It’s racist, dehumanising nonsense and deeply dangerous rhetoric. Public figures shouldn’t get away with spreading hate like this.
We’re living in a dark timeline. I think Lee Evans needs to come out of retirement - that will make it better.
November 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We’re living in a dark timeline. I think Lee Evans needs to come out of retirement - that will make it better.
It’s embarrassing to be British on a day like today - watching the usual Twitter accounts rush to use the Huntingdon stabbings to spread racism and disinformation.
BTP have confirmed both suspects are British-born. Before “radicalisation” gets blamed, let our services do their jobs.
BTP have confirmed both suspects are British-born. Before “radicalisation” gets blamed, let our services do their jobs.
November 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It’s embarrassing to be British on a day like today - watching the usual Twitter accounts rush to use the Huntingdon stabbings to spread racism and disinformation.
BTP have confirmed both suspects are British-born. Before “radicalisation” gets blamed, let our services do their jobs.
BTP have confirmed both suspects are British-born. Before “radicalisation” gets blamed, let our services do their jobs.
“No wars”
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over treatment of Christians
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over treatment of Christians
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over treatment of Christians
www.independent.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“No wars”
A horrific incident near Huntingdon tonight, which is very local to me. Multiple people stabbed on a train, two arrests made.
We must have a serious national conversation about public safety and community confidence.
Thoughts with those affected.
We must have a serious national conversation about public safety and community confidence.
Thoughts with those affected.
November 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A horrific incident near Huntingdon tonight, which is very local to me. Multiple people stabbed on a train, two arrests made.
We must have a serious national conversation about public safety and community confidence.
Thoughts with those affected.
We must have a serious national conversation about public safety and community confidence.
Thoughts with those affected.
Finally, some realism on Europe. A reset is long overdue.
The UK’s future depends on partnership. Cooperation and shared values with the EU are how we rebuild our economy and global standing.
The UK’s future depends on partnership. Cooperation and shared values with the EU are how we rebuild our economy and global standing.
Minister calls for closer co-operation and relations reset with European Union | King's College London
The UK government wants a more pragmatic approach with the European Union based on “facts, not ideology”, a minister has said.
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Finally, some realism on Europe. A reset is long overdue.
The UK’s future depends on partnership. Cooperation and shared values with the EU are how we rebuild our economy and global standing.
The UK’s future depends on partnership. Cooperation and shared values with the EU are how we rebuild our economy and global standing.
Continuously ticking the boxes required for the road to authoritarianism.
White House restricts media access in the West Wing
White House restricts media access in the West Wing
The administration said it’s a matter of security, but the new rule appears to be part of a larger effort to restrict the press.
dlvr.it
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Continuously ticking the boxes required for the road to authoritarianism.