Dan Crawford
@d-s-crawford.bsky.social
Councillor, co-operator, editor of hammyend.com, EDI enthusiast, board member of the Fulham Supporters' Trust, #ffc fan, miserable Middlesex member and a journalist
In the Observer today, @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social is spot on - the United States no longer behaves like a friend
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Time to sound the alarm: the United States no longer beha...
Trumpian aggression towards America’s traditional allies has become a menace that cannot be ignored
observer.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
In the Observer today, @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social is spot on - the United States no longer behaves like a friend
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
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The MAGA movement wants fewer undocumented workers in America and more babies born to American mothers—but research suggests that those two goals are at odds, Olga Khazan argues:
The Truth About Immigration That MAGA Doesn’t Acknowledge
American families rely on immigrants to take care of their children.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The MAGA movement wants fewer undocumented workers in America and more babies born to American mothers—but research suggests that those two goals are at odds, Olga Khazan argues:
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The anti-Farage Tories who want Labour to win
The anti-Farage Tories who want Labour to win
The anti-Farage Tories who want Labour to win
www.independent.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The anti-Farage Tories who want Labour to win
Disabled people in England ‘betrayed’ by cuts to new-build #accessibility targets
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #disability
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #disability
Disabled people in England ‘betrayed’ by cuts to new-build accessibility targets
Campaigners decry plan to reduce requirement for improved standards from 100% down to 40% of new homes
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Disabled people in England ‘betrayed’ by cuts to new-build #accessibility targets
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #disability
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #disability
Latest from the fumbling Farage fools in #Kent. One of their 'new political assistants' Michael Hadwen, a former party director of campaigning and training, has previously tweeted: 'Enoch [Powell] was right, he was just before the times.'
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform councillors in Kent condemned for spending thousands on political assistants
Party that pledged to cut waste and save money faces criticism after pushing through vote to employ advisers
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Latest from the fumbling Farage fools in #Kent. One of their 'new political assistants' Michael Hadwen, a former party director of campaigning and training, has previously tweeted: 'Enoch [Powell] was right, he was just before the times.'
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lisa Nandy: 'We're at a crossroads about the sort of country we want to live in'.
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
Lisa Nandy: We’re at a crossroads about the sort of count...
From protecting the BBC’s independence to overseeing bids for the Telegraph and ITV, the culture secretary must make some consequential decisions over the next few years. She explains why she’s ready ...
observer.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Lisa Nandy: 'We're at a crossroads about the sort of country we want to live in'.
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
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Nowhere does Christmas like London - and public transport helps you make the most of what’s on offer.
There will be some planned works and changes to Transport For London services over the festive period. Check your journey before you travel.
tfl.gov.uk/status-updat...
There will be some planned works and changes to Transport For London services over the festive period. Check your journey before you travel.
tfl.gov.uk/status-updat...
December 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Nowhere does Christmas like London - and public transport helps you make the most of what’s on offer.
There will be some planned works and changes to Transport For London services over the festive period. Check your journey before you travel.
tfl.gov.uk/status-updat...
There will be some planned works and changes to Transport For London services over the festive period. Check your journey before you travel.
tfl.gov.uk/status-updat...
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British military intelligence reports that a strike using the Sub Sea Baby drone likely inflicted serious damage on a Russian submarine, possibly disabling its ability to operate or conduct missions. The sub is a Kalibr missile platform previously used to strike targets in Ukraine.
December 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
British military intelligence reports that a strike using the Sub Sea Baby drone likely inflicted serious damage on a Russian submarine, possibly disabling its ability to operate or conduct missions. The sub is a Kalibr missile platform previously used to strike targets in Ukraine.
Good luck to Lily Allen - who's been through far too much. She's one of us after all #ffc #coyw
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observer.co.uk/style/fashio...
Lily Allen: aftermath of an album | The Observer
The singer’s fifth album, West End Girl, about the implosion of her marriage, has set her free to enjoy life, and her own rediscovered fame
observer.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Good luck to Lily Allen - who's been through far too much. She's one of us after all #ffc #coyw
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observer.co.uk/style/fashio...
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The pain goes on for my constituents in #NW10. This project will be the white elephant to outlast every other one - and it won't even deliver the benefits we were promised #HS2
Industry insiders are concerned that fewer, shorter non-tilting trains are on order for HS2 — and that journey times will return to those of the 1990s
Why HS2 may lead to smaller, slower trains on west coast main line
Industry insiders are concerned that fewer, shorter non-tilting trains are on order for HS2 — and that journey times will return to those of the 1990s
www.thetimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Big news from #Morocco - CAF president Patrice Motsepe announces #AFCON will be staged every four years from now on.
"We have the most exciting new structure for African football. The global calendar has to be significantly more synchronised and harmonised."
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
"We have the most exciting new structure for African football. The global calendar has to be significantly more synchronised and harmonised."
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years from 2028
In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 - switching away from biennial finals.
www.bbc.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Big news from #Morocco - CAF president Patrice Motsepe announces #AFCON will be staged every four years from now on.
"We have the most exciting new structure for African football. The global calendar has to be significantly more synchronised and harmonised."
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
"We have the most exciting new structure for African football. The global calendar has to be significantly more synchronised and harmonised."
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
www.thetimes.com/world/asia/a...
This @christinalamb.bsky.social interview with #ImranKhan's sons is hard-but-essential reading
This @christinalamb.bsky.social interview with #ImranKhan's sons is hard-but-essential reading
Imran Khan’s sons: ‘What they’re doing to our father is barbaric’
In a rare interview as his sentence is extended, Sulaiman and Kasim, the former PM’s children with Jemima Goldsmith, say Pakistan has put him in a ‘death cell’
www.thetimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
www.thetimes.com/world/asia/a...
This @christinalamb.bsky.social interview with #ImranKhan's sons is hard-but-essential reading
This @christinalamb.bsky.social interview with #ImranKhan's sons is hard-but-essential reading
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A swim for unity at Bondi beach, the scene of Sydney’s darkest day. But on land tensions fray
A swim for unity at Bondi beach, the scene of Sydney’s darkest day. But on land tensions fray
Jewish voices say an attack of this kind was entirely predictable given the surge in antisemitic attacks in Australia since 2023
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:22 AM
A swim for unity at Bondi beach, the scene of Sydney’s darkest day. But on land tensions fray
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Don’t believe the fake gloom about London ft.trib.al/Sv4FlVA
Don’t believe the fake gloom about London
The UK capital is subject to more than its fair share of misinformation
ft.trib.al
December 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Don’t believe the fake gloom about London ft.trib.al/Sv4FlVA
Unaccompanied children being pressed to return to their countries by US border officials www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Unaccompanied children being pressed to return to their countries by US border officials
Exclusive: federal document reveals children arriving as undocumented immigrants being threatened with detention
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Unaccompanied children being pressed to return to their countries by US border officials www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I think it is time to admit that greatest experiment democracy has ever known is in serious trouble. CNN telling us that the DOJ is racing to comply with Congressional mandate to redact and then release the Epstein files.
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Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say | CNN Politics
Frustration is mounting inside the Justice Department as it races to redact thousands of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein before they must be released Friday, multiple sources familiar with t...
edition.cnn.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I think it is time to admit that greatest experiment democracy has ever known is in serious trouble. CNN telling us that the DOJ is racing to comply with Congressional mandate to redact and then release the Epstein files.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
Incredible innings from Devon #Conway at Mount Maunganui. The likeable left hander scored a double ton on Test debut for the Black Caps against England at Lord's in 2021. This score against a ragged West Indies side has come off 318 balls, with 28 fours, and feels like a statement #NZvWI
December 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Lobbyists have occasionally been hired to seek pardons under previous US administrations. But the efforts were less widespread than during Trump’s second term, where seeking pardon has become 'a rational thing' for convicted criminals and those fighting those charges. ft.trib.al/0jG7CKk
December 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Lobbyists have occasionally been hired to seek pardons under previous US administrations. But the efforts were less widespread than during Trump’s second term, where seeking pardon has become 'a rational thing' for convicted criminals and those fighting those charges. ft.trib.al/0jG7CKk
ICYMI - excellent @evacorlett.bsky.social @theguardian.com article on the fight for future of rural #NewZealand
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #Ruapehu
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #Ruapehu
The rural towns fighting for survival as New Zealand grapples with a growing exodus
Ruapehu is emblematic of question facing New Zealand: how to prevent rural regions – and the country at large - from hollowing out
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ICYMI - excellent @evacorlett.bsky.social @theguardian.com article on the fight for future of rural #NewZealand
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #Ruapehu
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #Ruapehu
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December 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
This will be a great read. Angie's always used her voice to support the voiceless - and her perspective is missing from Government.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Angela Rayner to publish memoir amid talk of potential Labour leadership challenge
Exclusive: Book to detail life from child poverty and teenage pregnancy to unions and Labour deputy leadership before fall from grace
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This will be a great read. Angie's always used her voice to support the voiceless - and her perspective is missing from Government.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...