@gerardkroon.bsky.social
Born in The Netherlands, moved to the UK in 1996 after a year in Ghana.
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Letter to the FT that stingingly sums up Brexit and the shit creek we now find ourselves in.
A terrible idea (naive, prejudiced and uninformed) that has deeply divided us and left us poorer and less secure… but unwilling to face up to the damage we’ve done to ourselves. While the EU moves on.
A terrible idea (naive, prejudiced and uninformed) that has deeply divided us and left us poorer and less secure… but unwilling to face up to the damage we’ve done to ourselves. While the EU moves on.
December 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Letter to the FT that stingingly sums up Brexit and the shit creek we now find ourselves in.
A terrible idea (naive, prejudiced and uninformed) that has deeply divided us and left us poorer and less secure… but unwilling to face up to the damage we’ve done to ourselves. While the EU moves on.
A terrible idea (naive, prejudiced and uninformed) that has deeply divided us and left us poorer and less secure… but unwilling to face up to the damage we’ve done to ourselves. While the EU moves on.
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Message to President Trump from Greenland Tupaarnaq made by a greenlandic woman, which is a EU citizen.
December 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Message to President Trump from Greenland Tupaarnaq made by a greenlandic woman, which is a EU citizen.
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Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
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They don’t care about keeping public debates healthy, they mock the sovereignty of democracies and are putting us in danger,” Macron said in Marseille.
“I tend to think that I have more leverage than most […] Well, it doesn’t work.
“I tend to think that I have more leverage than most […] Well, it doesn’t work.
December 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
They don’t care about keeping public debates healthy, they mock the sovereignty of democracies and are putting us in danger,” Macron said in Marseille.
“I tend to think that I have more leverage than most […] Well, it doesn’t work.
“I tend to think that I have more leverage than most […] Well, it doesn’t work.
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But to the president’s surprise, Meta initially refused, claiming it did not violate its “rules of use on the platform”.
“These people are mocking us.
“These people are mocking us.
December 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
But to the president’s surprise, Meta initially refused, claiming it did not violate its “rules of use on the platform”.
“These people are mocking us.
“These people are mocking us.
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I have always liked Cher, and she has now gone up in my rankings.
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I have always liked Cher, and she has now gone up in my rankings.
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Jo Cox was murdered before the vote by a far-right terrorist & this is the language this complete disgrace chooses to use
December 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Jo Cox was murdered before the vote by a far-right terrorist & this is the language this complete disgrace chooses to use
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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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Some Chinese media has started a discussion about what to do with Russian territories after Russia collapses. We need a similar discussion in Europe. Who takes what piece of Russia? What is the procedure to remove Russia as a recognized state from the world arena?
“Seven Million Square Kilometers Must Not Be Lost”: Chinese Media Openly Discusses Carving Up…
While Kremlin propaganda feeds Russians fairy tales about “great friendship” and “strategic partnership without limits,” Chinese media…
medium.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Some Chinese media has started a discussion about what to do with Russian territories after Russia collapses. We need a similar discussion in Europe. Who takes what piece of Russia? What is the procedure to remove Russia as a recognized state from the world arena?
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'In early December, Bart De Wever, Belgium’s prime minister, said in interview: “And who believes that Putin will calmly accept the confiscation of Russian assets? Moscow has let us know that in the event of a seizure, Belgium and I personally will feel the effects for eternity.”'
Belgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized assets
Exclusive: Key figures at frozen assets depository among targets of intimidation campaign, say European intelligence agencies
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
'In early December, Bart De Wever, Belgium’s prime minister, said in interview: “And who believes that Putin will calmly accept the confiscation of Russian assets? Moscow has let us know that in the event of a seizure, Belgium and I personally will feel the effects for eternity.”'
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BEFORE TOMORROW:
“This is Europe's independence moment.
The bottom line is simple: Europe must be responsible for its own security. This is no longer an option. It is a must.
Here again, we are moving mountains.”
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
1/3 ⬇️
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
“This is Europe's independence moment.
The bottom line is simple: Europe must be responsible for its own security. This is no longer an option. It is a must.
Here again, we are moving mountains.”
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
1/3 ⬇️
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
BEFORE TOMORROW:
“This is Europe's independence moment.
The bottom line is simple: Europe must be responsible for its own security. This is no longer an option. It is a must.
Here again, we are moving mountains.”
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
1/3 ⬇️
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
“This is Europe's independence moment.
The bottom line is simple: Europe must be responsible for its own security. This is no longer an option. It is a must.
Here again, we are moving mountains.”
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
1/3 ⬇️
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Dit is gewoonweg niet waar. ASML maakt iets wat de hele wereld zou willen kunnen maken. De Amerikaanse defensie-industrie is afhankelijk van Europese toeleveranciers. We moeten echt af van dat minderwaardigheidscomplex in Europa. Het middenwesten van de VS is achterlijker dan de Balkan.
Alle bekangrijke bedrijven zitten in de VS en hun defensie(industrie) is groter.
December 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Dit is gewoonweg niet waar. ASML maakt iets wat de hele wereld zou willen kunnen maken. De Amerikaanse defensie-industrie is afhankelijk van Europese toeleveranciers. We moeten echt af van dat minderwaardigheidscomplex in Europa. Het middenwesten van de VS is achterlijker dan de Balkan.
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
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Again and again, the optimal position when legally threatened by Trump is to be resolute in defence and prepare for court.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
Everyone should stand up to this bully.
December 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Again and again, the optimal position when legally threatened by Trump is to be resolute in defence and prepare for court.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
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This is what true patriotism looks like!
A sad middle aged man, puffed up to look like Rod Stewart & an immigrant himself, eating ‘English’ grub in an Islamic country whilst slagging off the UK, Islam and migrants.
Charlie Muggins:
Our Fluff
Our Stain
Our Belch
Our Stray Pube.
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A sad middle aged man, puffed up to look like Rod Stewart & an immigrant himself, eating ‘English’ grub in an Islamic country whilst slagging off the UK, Islam and migrants.
Charlie Muggins:
Our Fluff
Our Stain
Our Belch
Our Stray Pube.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
This is what true patriotism looks like!
A sad middle aged man, puffed up to look like Rod Stewart & an immigrant himself, eating ‘English’ grub in an Islamic country whilst slagging off the UK, Islam and migrants.
Charlie Muggins:
Our Fluff
Our Stain
Our Belch
Our Stray Pube.
🇬🇧
A sad middle aged man, puffed up to look like Rod Stewart & an immigrant himself, eating ‘English’ grub in an Islamic country whilst slagging off the UK, Islam and migrants.
Charlie Muggins:
Our Fluff
Our Stain
Our Belch
Our Stray Pube.
🇬🇧
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Why can't immigrants who come to the UK integrate as well as this?
December 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Why can't immigrants who come to the UK integrate as well as this?
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨
Starmer orders investigation into foreign election interference.
🇷🇺 What will this mean for those persistent Russian links to our elections?
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-starmer-orders-probe-into-foreign-election-interference-after-ex-reform-2025-12-16/
Starmer orders investigation into foreign election interference.
🇷🇺 What will this mean for those persistent Russian links to our elections?
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-starmer-orders-probe-into-foreign-election-interference-after-ex-reform-2025-12-16/
UK's Starmer orders probe into foreign election interference after ex-Reform politician jailed, Times reports
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered a probe into foreign election interference after a former senior member of Reform UK was jailed for taking bribes to promote Russian interests in the Eu...
www.reuters.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨
Starmer orders investigation into foreign election interference.
🇷🇺 What will this mean for those persistent Russian links to our elections?
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-starmer-orders-probe-into-foreign-election-interference-after-ex-reform-2025-12-16/
Starmer orders investigation into foreign election interference.
🇷🇺 What will this mean for those persistent Russian links to our elections?
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-starmer-orders-probe-into-foreign-election-interference-after-ex-reform-2025-12-16/
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US banks win back right to lend more than they should ft.trib.al/JFg6iV1 | opinion
US banks win back right to lend more than they should
Trump has gifted lenders the freedom to make the same mistakes again
ft.trib.al
December 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
US banks win back right to lend more than they should ft.trib.al/JFg6iV1 | opinion
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The enemy within
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The enemy within
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Some countries are heading into a reverse Enlightenment. An age of bullshit, irrationality, and idiocy. The US is rushing headlong to the cliff edge while the UK is just eroding it's capacity by ignoring the obvious crisis in the research sector
Well, this is an utter disaster for science.
This gutting of peer review is very likely driven by Project 2025/OMB/Vought, very likely is about funding junk science, and very likely is coming for #NIH and biomedical research next.
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This gutting of peer review is very likely driven by Project 2025/OMB/Vought, very likely is about funding junk science, and very likely is coming for #NIH and biomedical research next.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Some countries are heading into a reverse Enlightenment. An age of bullshit, irrationality, and idiocy. The US is rushing headlong to the cliff edge while the UK is just eroding it's capacity by ignoring the obvious crisis in the research sector
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And these CLOWNS want the keys to Downing Street.
How it started ... How it's going.
ReformUK-controlled Worcestershire council - one of three visited by Zia Yusuf's "DOGE" team, promising huge savings - has applied for permission to raise council tax by 10%! 😱 ~AA
ReformUK-controlled Worcestershire council - one of three visited by Zia Yusuf's "DOGE" team, promising huge savings - has applied for permission to raise council tax by 10%! 😱 ~AA
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
And these CLOWNS want the keys to Downing Street.
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Reform risk reviving Thatcher-style 'industrial destruction' in Wales, warns TUC
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform risk reviving Thatcher-style 'industrial destruction' in Wales, warns TUC
Ahead of crunch Senedd elections next year, analysis for the TUC found Nigel Farage's party poses the biggest threat to Welsh industry - risking thousands of jobs
www.mirror.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Reform risk reviving Thatcher-style 'industrial destruction' in Wales, warns TUC
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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"While the EU moves to attract more international talent through the new EU Talent Pool, the UK is moving in the opposite direction – and is now facing an exodus of skilled talent as a result. Of the 252,000 British nationals who emigrated over the last 12 months, 90% of them were of working age."
Labour warned of fresh economic hit as Brexit accelerates high-skilled ‘brain drain’ from UK
‘None’ of the Labour chancellor’s measures will ‘have a material effect’ on growth, Richard Hughes, the chair of the OBR, has said
www.aol.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
"While the EU moves to attract more international talent through the new EU Talent Pool, the UK is moving in the opposite direction – and is now facing an exodus of skilled talent as a result. Of the 252,000 British nationals who emigrated over the last 12 months, 90% of them were of working age."
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Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
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December 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
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