Mel Stevens
@crispin-even.bsky.social
Love Europe, hate Brexit. Play a bit of sax.
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If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.
December 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.
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We’ve had years to experience the disaster that is Brexit. Every single poll over those years has shown a clear majority regretting Brexit. Enough with half measures, time to campaign for and plan for a route back. The world is too unstable to be isolated.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Trade unions leader calls on Labour to forge closer relationship with Europe
In an exclusive interview, the head of the TUC Paul Nowak says a customs union with the EU could boost the UK’s economy
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
We’ve had years to experience the disaster that is Brexit. Every single poll over those years has shown a clear majority regretting Brexit. Enough with half measures, time to campaign for and plan for a route back. The world is too unstable to be isolated.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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"Sleeveless dimwit..." 🤣
This is brilliant 🤣🤣🤣
This is brilliant 🤣🤣🤣
youtu.be/Y54OJC0FtCs?...
We thought her pork markets and imported cheese efforts were the ultimate in cringe. The Liz Truss Show demonstrates actual mental meltdown, PTSD and absolute delusion. This isn't simple xenophobia and racism - it's far right bilge by a disgraced failure in UK politics.
We thought her pork markets and imported cheese efforts were the ultimate in cringe. The Liz Truss Show demonstrates actual mental meltdown, PTSD and absolute delusion. This isn't simple xenophobia and racism - it's far right bilge by a disgraced failure in UK politics.
The Liz Truss Show - Behind the Scenes
YouTube video by Michael Spicer
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
"Sleeveless dimwit..." 🤣
This is brilliant 🤣🤣🤣
This is brilliant 🤣🤣🤣
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Reform led Derbyshire Council are planning to shut 8 care homes. Reform led Lancashire Council are shutting 5 care homes and 5 day centres.
Perhaps the people of those counties might want to reconsider who to support at the next local elections? 🤷♂️
Perhaps the people of those counties might want to reconsider who to support at the next local elections? 🤷♂️
December 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Reform led Derbyshire Council are planning to shut 8 care homes. Reform led Lancashire Council are shutting 5 care homes and 5 day centres.
Perhaps the people of those counties might want to reconsider who to support at the next local elections? 🤷♂️
Perhaps the people of those counties might want to reconsider who to support at the next local elections? 🤷♂️
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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The worst, most dishonest prime minister we’ve ever had, rocks back and forth in his Daily Mail cubbyhole spewing out idiotic bilge to kid himself that he and his disastrous Brexit weren’t an almighty national fuck-up.
A deeply pathetic threat from an abject failure of a man.
A deeply pathetic threat from an abject failure of a man.
December 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The worst, most dishonest prime minister we’ve ever had, rocks back and forth in his Daily Mail cubbyhole spewing out idiotic bilge to kid himself that he and his disastrous Brexit weren’t an almighty national fuck-up.
A deeply pathetic threat from an abject failure of a man.
A deeply pathetic threat from an abject failure of a man.
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👌🏼👌🏼The brilliant Cher gives the vacuous Karoline Leavitt a broadside she’d never get over.. if she were intelligent enough to understand it 😁
I have always liked Cher, and she has now gone up in my rankings.
December 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
👌🏼👌🏼The brilliant Cher gives the vacuous Karoline Leavitt a broadside she’d never get over.. if she were intelligent enough to understand it 😁
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The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
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🔴Why Is the Government Really Refusing to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit?
Keir Starmer’s decision to exclude Russian interference in the EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in UK elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/19/r...
Keir Starmer’s decision to exclude Russian interference in the EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in UK elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/19/r...
Why Is the Government Really Refusing to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit?
Keir Starmer's decision to exclude Russian interference in the 2016 EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in our elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🔴Why Is the Government Really Refusing to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit?
Keir Starmer’s decision to exclude Russian interference in the EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in UK elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/19/r...
Keir Starmer’s decision to exclude Russian interference in the EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in UK elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/19/r...
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The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
December 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
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Well to be fair Starmer was Director of Public Prosecutions for years and no doubt walked some major OCGs into traps so….😉😂
How Nigel Farage is walking straight into the Government's trap on its inquiry into foreign financial interference
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry
As Reform opens the door to crypto donations, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign financial interference in our politics, reports Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Well to be fair Starmer was Director of Public Prosecutions for years and no doubt walked some major OCGs into traps so….😉😂
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Ah, @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social time.
Starmer: grow a spine or prepare to be removed. Failing us on EU ties and failing to stand up to Trump.
Farage: swanning around the world at someone else's expense (as usual), paid by us to do what?
Starmer: grow a spine or prepare to be removed. Failing us on EU ties and failing to stand up to Trump.
Farage: swanning around the world at someone else's expense (as usual), paid by us to do what?
Brexit’s mandate has collapsed – the government’s silence is cowardice, not caution * Labour Together quietly tests successors as Starmer drifts * Trump attacks Europe while No.10 offers all the resistance of warm blancmange.
Pecksniff's Diary
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
Pecksniff's Diary
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
Pecksniff: Majority opposing Brexit reaches eight million: when will ministers find a backbone?
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Ah, @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social time.
Starmer: grow a spine or prepare to be removed. Failing us on EU ties and failing to stand up to Trump.
Farage: swanning around the world at someone else's expense (as usual), paid by us to do what?
Starmer: grow a spine or prepare to be removed. Failing us on EU ties and failing to stand up to Trump.
Farage: swanning around the world at someone else's expense (as usual), paid by us to do what?
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Fair comment.
🔥 The US shiftsng towards nationalism. Europe fights for democracy. The UK's choice is clear. The EU relationship is no longer optional – it's essential for our future.
📢 Read why standing with Europe is our only viable path forward.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/sta...
📢 Read why standing with Europe is our only viable path forward.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/sta...
Standing with our European allies against autocracy and division
What do we feel about relations with Europe now? Visitors to Cambridge’s Mill Road Winter Fair were asked and were almost unanimous
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Fair comment.
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The incredibly right Joe Lycett is still the only good guest to go on Laura Kuenssberg's show.
He nearly got her fired, and she hates being reminded of it, so don't RT.
He nearly got her fired, and she hates being reminded of it, so don't RT.
December 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The incredibly right Joe Lycett is still the only good guest to go on Laura Kuenssberg's show.
He nearly got her fired, and she hates being reminded of it, so don't RT.
He nearly got her fired, and she hates being reminded of it, so don't RT.
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Just so we're clear, one incident of alleged anti-semitism by a musician = a major national scandal that should be roundly condemned.
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
December 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just so we're clear, one incident of alleged anti-semitism by a musician = a major national scandal that should be roundly condemned.
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
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Meanwhile Robin Ince genuinely has been cancelled for daring to voice his opinions and for defending trans people.
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Meanwhile Robin Ince genuinely has been cancelled for daring to voice his opinions and for defending trans people.
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
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The Times - There are no serious economic papers arguing Brexit has benefited Britain. The ongoing cost for each of us is £3,000. But, as ministers hunt for growth, the evidence suggests restoring frictionless trade with the EU would deliver major gains. www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Brexit made us poorer and it’s getting worse
Economists disagree on the detail but it’s clear that barrier-free trade would be a big boost
www.thetimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Times - There are no serious economic papers arguing Brexit has benefited Britain. The ongoing cost for each of us is £3,000. But, as ministers hunt for growth, the evidence suggests restoring frictionless trade with the EU would deliver major gains. www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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Got a mention in this piece. Thanks, Bill!
''Justin Mikulka has a pointed take on why this strategy won’t work for the LNG industry, and new data emerged this week showing just how badly it is going to penalize Americans who depend on propane for heating....."
Says propane but should be methane.
''Justin Mikulka has a pointed take on why this strategy won’t work for the LNG industry, and new data emerged this week showing just how badly it is going to penalize Americans who depend on propane for heating....."
Says propane but should be methane.
We need renewable energy to take a bite out of the climate crisis but also the authoritarianism crisis
Right now we’re just doing oil piracy
open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...
Right now we’re just doing oil piracy
open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...
Pirates of the Anthropocene
"I assume we're going to keep the oil."
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Got a mention in this piece. Thanks, Bill!
''Justin Mikulka has a pointed take on why this strategy won’t work for the LNG industry, and new data emerged this week showing just how badly it is going to penalize Americans who depend on propane for heating....."
Says propane but should be methane.
''Justin Mikulka has a pointed take on why this strategy won’t work for the LNG industry, and new data emerged this week showing just how badly it is going to penalize Americans who depend on propane for heating....."
Says propane but should be methane.
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Trump wants to be king
YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel
youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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#Petition
Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
Petition: Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
We believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin ...
petition.parliament.uk
December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#Petition
Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
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🔥 The “Friends of Bylines Network” scheme…
…and how citizen journalism can break the grip of mainstream media on the news mix we consume.
Community roots go deeper than broadcasters.
Check it out, share & get involved—> bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
…and how citizen journalism can break the grip of mainstream media on the news mix we consume.
Community roots go deeper than broadcasters.
Check it out, share & get involved—> bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
December 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
🔥 The “Friends of Bylines Network” scheme…
…and how citizen journalism can break the grip of mainstream media on the news mix we consume.
Community roots go deeper than broadcasters.
Check it out, share & get involved—> bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
…and how citizen journalism can break the grip of mainstream media on the news mix we consume.
Community roots go deeper than broadcasters.
Check it out, share & get involved—> bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
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Nigel Farage’s campaign manager casually saying he spent 2x the election spend limit.
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Nigel Farage’s campaign manager casually saying he spent 2x the election spend limit.
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Earth is hotter than it’s been in about 125,000 years.
CO2 levels their highest in around 12 MILLION years.
Scientists are warning of 4C+ this century, societal collapse & BILLIONS of deaths.
Imagine a media & politics not interested in talking about this.
We should be furious.
CO2 levels their highest in around 12 MILLION years.
Scientists are warning of 4C+ this century, societal collapse & BILLIONS of deaths.
Imagine a media & politics not interested in talking about this.
We should be furious.
December 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Earth is hotter than it’s been in about 125,000 years.
CO2 levels their highest in around 12 MILLION years.
Scientists are warning of 4C+ this century, societal collapse & BILLIONS of deaths.
Imagine a media & politics not interested in talking about this.
We should be furious.
CO2 levels their highest in around 12 MILLION years.
Scientists are warning of 4C+ this century, societal collapse & BILLIONS of deaths.
Imagine a media & politics not interested in talking about this.
We should be furious.
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So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform campaign for Farage’s Clacton seat was a ‘juggernaut’, say candidates
Defeated Tory and Labour rivals describe force of Reform ‘machine’ as police assess claims of overspending
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...