@jerseyjane.bsky.social
Trying to think of a scintillatingly witty bio. It’s not going well.
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Four young Afghan men were given a Taliban warning for walking the streets dressed as Thomas Shelby from the TV hit show Peaky Blinders.
The Taliban may not like Peaky Blinders, but its Afghan fans are part of a long history of cultural engagement with the world
Four young Afghan men were given a Taliban warning for walking the streets dressed as Thomas Shelby from the TV hit show Peaky Blinders.
tcnv.link
December 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Four young Afghan men were given a Taliban warning for walking the streets dressed as Thomas Shelby from the TV hit show Peaky Blinders.
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'The evidence proves that the West's current strategy – arming Ukraine, imposing sanctions, hardening critical infrastructure – is fracturing Russia's military, economic and political cohesion' write William Dixon and Maksym Beznosiuk.
Russia is Losing – Time for Putin's 2026 Hybrid Escalation
2025 offered the most generous potential off-ramp for Vladimir Putin. He rejected it.
www.rusi.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
'The evidence proves that the West's current strategy – arming Ukraine, imposing sanctions, hardening critical infrastructure – is fracturing Russia's military, economic and political cohesion' write William Dixon and Maksym Beznosiuk.
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In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
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 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
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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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This video is completely correct.
£3bn a year has been taken from the NHS to give to US billionaires because Donald Trump demanded it, in return we get nothing.
And MPs don't even get a vote on it.
£3bn a year has been taken from the NHS to give to US billionaires because Donald Trump demanded it, in return we get nothing.
And MPs don't even get a vote on it.
December 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This video is completely correct.
£3bn a year has been taken from the NHS to give to US billionaires because Donald Trump demanded it, in return we get nothing.
And MPs don't even get a vote on it.
£3bn a year has been taken from the NHS to give to US billionaires because Donald Trump demanded it, in return we get nothing.
And MPs don't even get a vote on it.
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WAR ALERT: UK intel says we’re on the edge of global conflict. MI6, Canada, Europe all prepping at the same time. Coincidence? Nope. This is coordinated. Brace yourselves.
Please read this excellent Substack from Dean Blundell, Dec 16, 2025.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
Please read this excellent Substack from Dean Blundell, Dec 16, 2025.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
BREAKING: UK Intelligence Just Gave The World a Stark Warning - We're On The Precipice Of War.
When MI6, Canada, and Europe all start preparing for war at the same time, it’s not coincidence. It’s coordination.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WAR ALERT: UK intel says we’re on the edge of global conflict. MI6, Canada, Europe all prepping at the same time. Coincidence? Nope. This is coordinated. Brace yourselves.
Please read this excellent Substack from Dean Blundell, Dec 16, 2025.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
Please read this excellent Substack from Dean Blundell, Dec 16, 2025.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
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On the UK-US pharmaceutical deal I'm afraid this does look like two nasty trends coming together to make a very bad agreement for the UK - namely Whitehall power to make deals with no scrutiny, and companies working with countries to coerce others. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What will be the cost of Keir Starmer’s new medicines deal with Donald Trump? British lives | Aditya Chakrabortty
More than £3bn that could have been used for UK patients will go to big pharma for its branded products, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
On the UK-US pharmaceutical deal I'm afraid this does look like two nasty trends coming together to make a very bad agreement for the UK - namely Whitehall power to make deals with no scrutiny, and companies working with countries to coerce others. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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NEW: The Kremlin is significantly intensifying its cognitive warfare effort to present the Russian military and economy as able to inevitably win a war of attrition against Ukraine. 🧵(1/9)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 9, 2025: isw.pub/UkrUpdate120925
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 9, 2025: isw.pub/UkrUpdate120925
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
December 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
NEW: The Kremlin is significantly intensifying its cognitive warfare effort to present the Russian military and economy as able to inevitably win a war of attrition against Ukraine. 🧵(1/9)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 9, 2025: isw.pub/UkrUpdate120925
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 9, 2025: isw.pub/UkrUpdate120925
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
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🧵New #US policy: #Europe is under attack—driven by transnational oligarchs who colonized America and now seek to destabilize a united continent to pick off divided nations one by one. #Brexit was just their first operation.
#Trump #JDVance #Musk #Putin #NRx #Oligarchy
#Trump #JDVance #Musk #Putin #NRx #Oligarchy
Trump has adopted racist conspiracy theories in his extraordinary attack on Europe
Trump’s new blueprint for international policy is racist and claims that Europe faces ‘civilization erasure’ are a boost to far right and conspiracy theorists, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley
www.independent.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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The super-rich rightwing are pouring money into Reform. Do ordinary voters really think their aim is to even out social inequality and make their lives better? Do they think they’re doing it so Farage invests in infrastructure and public services? Ffs. Democracy being beaten to death in plain sight.
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The super-rich rightwing are pouring money into Reform. Do ordinary voters really think their aim is to even out social inequality and make their lives better? Do they think they’re doing it so Farage invests in infrastructure and public services? Ffs. Democracy being beaten to death in plain sight.
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If this can be a salad, you can be anything.
November 10, 2024 at 8:37 PM
If this can be a salad, you can be anything.
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Get ready for all the people who said they didn’t mind how poor Brexit made them, they just wanted out….eg Michael Caine, “I’d rather be a poor man” plus someone I know said they didn’t care if it meant they had to live on bread & jam….complain about tax rises and the country’s finances today 🙄
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Get ready for all the people who said they didn’t mind how poor Brexit made them, they just wanted out….eg Michael Caine, “I’d rather be a poor man” plus someone I know said they didn’t care if it meant they had to live on bread & jam….complain about tax rises and the country’s finances today 🙄
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Day 2125 of #Brexit: ‘New analysis indicates Brexit is costing the UK up to £90 billion annually in lost tax revenues. The average Briton is estimated to be between £2,700 and £3,700 worse off in terms of GDP per head.’ www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
The eye-watering fee being lost each year because of Brexit
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Day 2125 of #Brexit: ‘New analysis indicates Brexit is costing the UK up to £90 billion annually in lost tax revenues. The average Briton is estimated to be between £2,700 and £3,700 worse off in terms of GDP per head.’ www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
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Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer | East Anglia Bylines
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer | East Anglia Bylines
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Nathan Gill has been sentenced to 10.5 years for endangering national security and taking Russian bribes.
Nigel Farage and Reform are a danger to national security, the Liberal Democrats will continue to hold them to account and defend our democracy.
Nigel Farage and Reform are a danger to national security, the Liberal Democrats will continue to hold them to account and defend our democracy.
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Nathan Gill has been sentenced to 10.5 years for endangering national security and taking Russian bribes.
Nigel Farage and Reform are a danger to national security, the Liberal Democrats will continue to hold them to account and defend our democracy.
Nigel Farage and Reform are a danger to national security, the Liberal Democrats will continue to hold them to account and defend our democracy.
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The murder rate in London is now the lowest in decades, perhaps centuries. (The Times)
November 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The murder rate in London is now the lowest in decades, perhaps centuries. (The Times)
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"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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Brexit detonated our economy and our politics. Since then, our country seems to have lost its mind, veering off to the right, reawakening the racism genie, ruining itself to try to hide the dishonesty and snowballing damage of it all.
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Brexit detonated our economy and our politics. Since then, our country seems to have lost its mind, veering off to the right, reawakening the racism genie, ruining itself to try to hide the dishonesty and snowballing damage of it all.
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
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The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
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🔴'BBC Bias’ Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🔴'BBC Bias’ Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
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Conservative Shadow Culture Secretary Nigel Huddleston tells GB News that the BBC should "grovel" to Trump.
Amazing how many British 'patriots' are spending their time telling our national broadcaster to prostrate itself before a hostile foreign leader
Amazing how many British 'patriots' are spending their time telling our national broadcaster to prostrate itself before a hostile foreign leader
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Conservative Shadow Culture Secretary Nigel Huddleston tells GB News that the BBC should "grovel" to Trump.
Amazing how many British 'patriots' are spending their time telling our national broadcaster to prostrate itself before a hostile foreign leader
Amazing how many British 'patriots' are spending their time telling our national broadcaster to prostrate itself before a hostile foreign leader
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.