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Lover of mountains, sea and sunshine.
Retired and living in Scotland.
Retired and living in Scotland.
BBC News - World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
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"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions ..."
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"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions ..."
Jerome Powell: World central bank chiefs declare support for US Fed chair
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM
BBC News - World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions ..."
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"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions ..."
BBC News - Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?
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"Killed" by ICE
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"Killed" by ICE
Renee Nicole Good: Who was the woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis?
A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
BBC News - Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?
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"Killed" by ICE
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"Killed" by ICE
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In July 2024, I warned that if Trump were re-elected, "The age of multilateralism would be over, and something much worse will take its place. The UK and Europe will need to find the means of defending ourselves".
I was called "hysterical".
Well, here we are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I was called "hysterical".
Well, here we are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I never thought I’d argue for rearmament. But a looming Trump presidency changes everything | George Monbiot
A Putin-friendly president would pose a grave danger to Europe. Like it or not, this calls for greater defence, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM
In July 2024, I warned that if Trump were re-elected, "The age of multilateralism would be over, and something much worse will take its place. The UK and Europe will need to find the means of defending ourselves".
I was called "hysterical".
Well, here we are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I was called "hysterical".
Well, here we are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🚨Brexit is a total failure, do you agree?
🇬🇧 Promise🇬🇧 Reality
⬇️-20% Promise👚Clothes: 22%
⬇️-20% Promise👠Shoes: 12%
⬇️-20% Promise🇧🇷Bras: 20%
⬇️-20% Promise⛽️Gas: +94%
⬇️-20% Promise⚡️Elec: +78%
⬇️-20% Promise⛽️Fuel: +49%
⬇️-20% Promise🏡Rent: +25%
⬇️-20% Promise🍲Food: +25%
Money?
📈2-5% Promised 💷 ❌ -2.8%
🇬🇧 Promise🇬🇧 Reality
⬇️-20% Promise👚Clothes: 22%
⬇️-20% Promise👠Shoes: 12%
⬇️-20% Promise🇧🇷Bras: 20%
⬇️-20% Promise⛽️Gas: +94%
⬇️-20% Promise⚡️Elec: +78%
⬇️-20% Promise⛽️Fuel: +49%
⬇️-20% Promise🏡Rent: +25%
⬇️-20% Promise🍲Food: +25%
Money?
📈2-5% Promised 💷 ❌ -2.8%
January 7, 2026 at 8:19 AM
🚨Brexit is a total failure, do you agree?
🇬🇧 Promise🇬🇧 Reality
⬇️-20% Promise👚Clothes: 22%
⬇️-20% Promise👠Shoes: 12%
⬇️-20% Promise🇧🇷Bras: 20%
⬇️-20% Promise⛽️Gas: +94%
⬇️-20% Promise⚡️Elec: +78%
⬇️-20% Promise⛽️Fuel: +49%
⬇️-20% Promise🏡Rent: +25%
⬇️-20% Promise🍲Food: +25%
Money?
📈2-5% Promised 💷 ❌ -2.8%
🇬🇧 Promise🇬🇧 Reality
⬇️-20% Promise👚Clothes: 22%
⬇️-20% Promise👠Shoes: 12%
⬇️-20% Promise🇧🇷Bras: 20%
⬇️-20% Promise⛽️Gas: +94%
⬇️-20% Promise⚡️Elec: +78%
⬇️-20% Promise⛽️Fuel: +49%
⬇️-20% Promise🏡Rent: +25%
⬇️-20% Promise🍲Food: +25%
Money?
📈2-5% Promised 💷 ❌ -2.8%
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This is the ad Donald Trump woke up furious about.
Would be a shame if it went viral.
Would be a shame if it went viral.
December 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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It’s not just Gaza.
Netanyahu’s extremist government is supporting the violent annexation of Palestinian land in the West Bank. This is illegal and immoral, and decades of American silence have enabled it.
NO MORE MILITARY AID FOR NETANYAHU.
Netanyahu’s extremist government is supporting the violent annexation of Palestinian land in the West Bank. This is illegal and immoral, and decades of American silence have enabled it.
NO MORE MILITARY AID FOR NETANYAHU.
Land Grab: Inside Israel’s Escalating Campaign for Control of the West Bank
Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands in the West Bank, often brutally, has accelerated, raising doubts about the prospects of a peaceful solution to the conflict.
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It’s not just Gaza.
Netanyahu’s extremist government is supporting the violent annexation of Palestinian land in the West Bank. This is illegal and immoral, and decades of American silence have enabled it.
NO MORE MILITARY AID FOR NETANYAHU.
Netanyahu’s extremist government is supporting the violent annexation of Palestinian land in the West Bank. This is illegal and immoral, and decades of American silence have enabled it.
NO MORE MILITARY AID FOR NETANYAHU.
BBC News - Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
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Self awareness doesn't appear to be one of his strengths....
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Self awareness doesn't appear to be one of his strengths....
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
BBC News - Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Self awareness doesn't appear to be one of his strengths....
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Self awareness doesn't appear to be one of his strengths....
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The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
The US has declared rhetorical war on the EU
The calls from America this weekend to destroy the EU are revealing. They hate the union because it's the only thing that can keep European countries from being Russian or American vassals.
davekeating.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
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Surely being the "Welfare party" is a compliment? Nicer than the "Nasty party" certainly.
Surely being the "Welfare party" is a compliment? Nicer than the "Nasty party" certainly.
November 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Surely being the "Welfare party" is a compliment? Nicer than the "Nasty party" certainly.
Surely being the "Welfare party" is a compliment? Nicer than the "Nasty party" certainly.
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...
BBC Verify Live: Debunking claims US 'No Kings' crowd video is old footage - BBC News
No Kings crowd video confirmed genuine.
BBC Verify Live: Debunking claims US 'No Kings' crowd video is old footage - BBC News
No Kings crowd video confirmed genuine.
BBC Verify Live: Debunking claims US 'No Kings' crowd video is old footage
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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BBC Verify Live: Debunking claims US 'No Kings' crowd video is old footage - BBC News
No Kings crowd video confirmed genuine.
BBC Verify Live: Debunking claims US 'No Kings' crowd video is old footage - BBC News
No Kings crowd video confirmed genuine.
Nathan Gill, Reform and the Price of Putin’s Praise ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2025/10/09/n...
UK far right links to Putin and Russia.
UK far right links to Putin and Russia.
Nathan Gill, Reform and the Price of Putin’s Praise
Patriotism for Sale: The UK Far Right’s Russian Connection Last month it was reported that former Reform leader for Wales, Nathan Gill, had admitted taking bribes to make statements in favour of Ru…
ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Nathan Gill, Reform and the Price of Putin’s Praise ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2025/10/09/n...
UK far right links to Putin and Russia.
UK far right links to Putin and Russia.
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So was *The Sun* ‘inciting violence’ against Nigel Farage in 2014 when its editorial described his racist comments on my show as ‘racism, pure and simple’? And would somebody who interviews these ghouls on a regular basis at least ask them this question!
October 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
So was *The Sun* ‘inciting violence’ against Nigel Farage in 2014 when its editorial described his racist comments on my show as ‘racism, pure and simple’? And would somebody who interviews these ghouls on a regular basis at least ask them this question!
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⚡️Russia to import gasoline from Asia as nearly 40% of refining capacity shuts down, media reports.
Russia is considering importing fuel from China, South Korea, and Singapore to stabilize its domestic market, according to Kommersant.
Russia is considering importing fuel from China, South Korea, and Singapore to stabilize its domestic market, according to Kommersant.
Russia to import gasoline from Asia as nearly 40% of refining capacity shuts down, media reports
Russia is considering importing fuel from China, South Korea, and Singapore to stabilize its domestic market, according to Kommersant.
kyivindependent.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
⚡️Russia to import gasoline from Asia as nearly 40% of refining capacity shuts down, media reports.
Russia is considering importing fuel from China, South Korea, and Singapore to stabilize its domestic market, according to Kommersant.
Russia is considering importing fuel from China, South Korea, and Singapore to stabilize its domestic market, according to Kommersant.
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⚡️Zelensky warns of 'critical' situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after weeklong outage.
"And this is a threat to absolutely everyone. No terrorist in the world has ever dared to do to a nuclear plant what Russia is doing right now,” Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"And this is a threat to absolutely everyone. No terrorist in the world has ever dared to do to a nuclear plant what Russia is doing right now,” Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky warns of 'critical' situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after weeklong outage
Zelensky accused Moscow of obstructing the repair of the power lines through continued shelling: "And this is a threat to absolutely everyone. No terrorist in the world has ever dared to do to a nucle...
kyivindependent.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
⚡️Zelensky warns of 'critical' situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after weeklong outage.
"And this is a threat to absolutely everyone. No terrorist in the world has ever dared to do to a nuclear plant what Russia is doing right now,” Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"And this is a threat to absolutely everyone. No terrorist in the world has ever dared to do to a nuclear plant what Russia is doing right now,” Volodymyr Zelensky said.
I'm hoping a few Reform voters are taking note.
September 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I'm hoping a few Reform voters are taking note.
It's good to remember how regional infrastructure benefitted from EU funding.
September 24, 2025 at 7:05 AM
It's good to remember how regional infrastructure benefitted from EU funding.
BBC News - Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest - BBC News
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To quote Lynton Kewsi Johnson, Fascists, they attack, we going to fight them back.
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To quote Lynton Kewsi Johnson, Fascists, they attack, we going to fight them back.
Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest
More than 100,000 people join a rally organised by the far-right activist in London, with a counter-protest by Stand Up To Racism also taking place.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
BBC News - Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest - BBC News
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To quote Lynton Kewsi Johnson, Fascists, they attack, we going to fight them back.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
To quote Lynton Kewsi Johnson, Fascists, they attack, we going to fight them back.
BBC News - Thousands gather for 'Unite the Kingdom' rally and counter protest
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Yaxley-Lennon/Robinson is confused about racism and free speech, as well as his name.
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Yaxley-Lennon/Robinson is confused about racism and free speech, as well as his name.
'Unite the Kingdom': Thousands gather in London for protest
A counter protest by anti-racism campaigners is also taking place, with 1,000 police officers assigned to the protests.
www.bbc.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
BBC News - Thousands gather for 'Unite the Kingdom' rally and counter protest
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Yaxley-Lennon/Robinson is confused about racism and free speech, as well as his name.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Yaxley-Lennon/Robinson is confused about racism and free speech, as well as his name.
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Three of my great uncles, heroes all, died in World War Two to stop men like this. Will we now allow them to saunter into power?
September 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Three of my great uncles, heroes all, died in World War Two to stop men like this. Will we now allow them to saunter into power?
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⚡️ EU weighs 6.6 billion euros fund to buy US weapons for Ukraine, Kyiv says.
"During the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, we received an important signal that support for Ukraine will continue and grow stronger," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
"During the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, we received an important signal that support for Ukraine will continue and grow stronger," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
EU weighs 6.6 billion euros fund to buy US weapons for Ukraine, Kyiv says
"During the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, we received an important signal that support for Ukraine will continue and grow stronger," Ukraine's Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
kyivindependent.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
⚡️ EU weighs 6.6 billion euros fund to buy US weapons for Ukraine, Kyiv says.
"During the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, we received an important signal that support for Ukraine will continue and grow stronger," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
"During the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, we received an important signal that support for Ukraine will continue and grow stronger," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Call for suspension of trade with Israel. You're late to the party Ursula.
September 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Call for suspension of trade with Israel. You're late to the party Ursula.
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Last night, Poland recorded as many as 19 airspace violations by Russian drones coming from Belarus.
Polish and NATO troops were forced to engage Russian targets over NATO territory.
If NATO doesn’t set clear boundaries here, these probing missions by Russia won’t stop.
Polish and NATO troops were forced to engage Russian targets over NATO territory.
If NATO doesn’t set clear boundaries here, these probing missions by Russia won’t stop.
September 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Last night, Poland recorded as many as 19 airspace violations by Russian drones coming from Belarus.
Polish and NATO troops were forced to engage Russian targets over NATO territory.
If NATO doesn’t set clear boundaries here, these probing missions by Russia won’t stop.
Polish and NATO troops were forced to engage Russian targets over NATO territory.
If NATO doesn’t set clear boundaries here, these probing missions by Russia won’t stop.
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⚡️ Russian economy hits 'technical stagnation,' biggest bank chief warns of 'close to zero' growth.
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
Russian economy hits 'technical stagnation,' biggest bank chief warns of 'close to zero' growth
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
kyivindependent.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
⚡️ Russian economy hits 'technical stagnation,' biggest bank chief warns of 'close to zero' growth.
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
BBC News - TUC urges chancellor to consider wealth taxes in November Budget
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Let's hope that the chancellor starts listening.
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Let's hope that the chancellor starts listening.
TUC urges chancellor to consider wealth taxes in November Budget
TUC boss Paul Nowak says the chancellor should not take "anything off the table" ahead of November Budget.
www.bbc.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM
BBC News - TUC urges chancellor to consider wealth taxes in November Budget
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Let's hope that the chancellor starts listening.
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Let's hope that the chancellor starts listening.