rogerb126
@rogerb126.bsky.social
Londoner, English, British, European, World Citizen. Living in Brussels. Interested in politics, science, nature and art.
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I love London so much. So much.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
September 17, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I love London so much. So much.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
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It's easy for socially-conscious poetry to be cheesy. This is not.
Beautiful poem by Kareem Parkins-Brown here, and given a great platform.
Beautiful poem by Kareem Parkins-Brown here, and given a great platform.
September 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It's easy for socially-conscious poetry to be cheesy. This is not.
Beautiful poem by Kareem Parkins-Brown here, and given a great platform.
Beautiful poem by Kareem Parkins-Brown here, and given a great platform.
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MP behind letter for Palestinian recognition warns 'time is running out' - as Starmer says UK will help with Gaza aid airdrops.
The response to genocide requires a bit more than simply throwing food out of an aircraft.
The response to genocide requires a bit more than simply throwing food out of an aircraft.
July 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
MP behind letter for Palestinian recognition warns 'time is running out' - as Starmer says UK will help with Gaza aid airdrops.
The response to genocide requires a bit more than simply throwing food out of an aircraft.
The response to genocide requires a bit more than simply throwing food out of an aircraft.
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Exactly Liz, nothing represents 'our national culture' more than Greek statues made in Greece by Greeks.
July 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Exactly Liz, nothing represents 'our national culture' more than Greek statues made in Greece by Greeks.
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Mayor Sadiq Khan, "What these terrorists hate is our diversity, our way of life, the fact that we get on, we respect each other, we celebrate each other, we embrace each other"
"They hate that here in London, whatever your background you are respected and you can do really well"
"They hate that here in London, whatever your background you are respected and you can do really well"
July 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Mayor Sadiq Khan, "What these terrorists hate is our diversity, our way of life, the fact that we get on, we respect each other, we celebrate each other, we embrace each other"
"They hate that here in London, whatever your background you are respected and you can do really well"
"They hate that here in London, whatever your background you are respected and you can do really well"
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2003: The Fairford Five anti Iraq war protestors broke into RAF Fairford, they were arrested and charged with criminal damage - this is one amongst many
2025: Pro Palestinian protestors broke into RAF Brize Norton and are being pursued for terrorism
Shame on Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper
2025: Pro Palestinian protestors broke into RAF Brize Norton and are being pursued for terrorism
Shame on Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper
July 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
2003: The Fairford Five anti Iraq war protestors broke into RAF Fairford, they were arrested and charged with criminal damage - this is one amongst many
2025: Pro Palestinian protestors broke into RAF Brize Norton and are being pursued for terrorism
Shame on Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper
2025: Pro Palestinian protestors broke into RAF Brize Norton and are being pursued for terrorism
Shame on Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper
What do you think of these comments from the man you get on with Keir Starmer?
Who agrees that this should be an impeachable offense in itself?
Trump on democrats: “I hate them too. I really do, I hate them. I can’t stand them."
Trump on democrats: “I hate them too. I really do, I hate them. I can’t stand them."
July 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
What do you think of these comments from the man you get on with Keir Starmer?
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"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
June 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
Absolutely 💯 right. Labour needs to be true to itself. Not extreme left just true to its values.
V good letter in The Guardian on Labour’s flailing hopelessness in the face of Reform.
Come on, Labour. The country is crying out for better. We’re sick of this ugly rightwing agenda. It brings nothing but failure.
It’s disloyal to your voters and to the country. You’ve got power and time. Use them.
Come on, Labour. The country is crying out for better. We’re sick of this ugly rightwing agenda. It brings nothing but failure.
It’s disloyal to your voters and to the country. You’ve got power and time. Use them.
May 6, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Absolutely 💯 right. Labour needs to be true to itself. Not extreme left just true to its values.
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Carney gets it. Trump 2.0 is the US’s Brexit moment
Mark Carney: “I have seen this movie before. I know exactly what’s going to happen.”
April 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Carney gets it. Trump 2.0 is the US’s Brexit moment
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Labour's obsession with our national interest being defined as trade deal with the US
Despite President Trump ripping up the trade deal he signed with Canada just a few years ago
Trump is erratic and unreliable, as a nation we should seek the policy stability of the European Union
Despite President Trump ripping up the trade deal he signed with Canada just a few years ago
Trump is erratic and unreliable, as a nation we should seek the policy stability of the European Union
April 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Labour's obsession with our national interest being defined as trade deal with the US
Despite President Trump ripping up the trade deal he signed with Canada just a few years ago
Trump is erratic and unreliable, as a nation we should seek the policy stability of the European Union
Despite President Trump ripping up the trade deal he signed with Canada just a few years ago
Trump is erratic and unreliable, as a nation we should seek the policy stability of the European Union
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Our national interest is to defend democracy and defeat fascism around the world.
That is not achieved by a trade deal with the USA, but with joining the EU and Commonwealth countries in defeating Trump's authoritarian programme.
That is not achieved by a trade deal with the USA, but with joining the EU and Commonwealth countries in defeating Trump's authoritarian programme.
April 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Our national interest is to defend democracy and defeat fascism around the world.
That is not achieved by a trade deal with the USA, but with joining the EU and Commonwealth countries in defeating Trump's authoritarian programme.
That is not achieved by a trade deal with the USA, but with joining the EU and Commonwealth countries in defeating Trump's authoritarian programme.
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Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
March 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
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Elbows up, Canada.
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Elbows up, Canada.
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February 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Vance was right on just one thing: Europe lacks a clear positive vision of what it wants to defend.
The answer must be "the things Vance rejects": truth, science, liberal democracy, rule of law, resisting dictators, climate action.
It will have to do that without, & sometimes against, the US Govt.
The answer must be "the things Vance rejects": truth, science, liberal democracy, rule of law, resisting dictators, climate action.
It will have to do that without, & sometimes against, the US Govt.
February 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Vance was right on just one thing: Europe lacks a clear positive vision of what it wants to defend.
The answer must be "the things Vance rejects": truth, science, liberal democracy, rule of law, resisting dictators, climate action.
It will have to do that without, & sometimes against, the US Govt.
The answer must be "the things Vance rejects": truth, science, liberal democracy, rule of law, resisting dictators, climate action.
It will have to do that without, & sometimes against, the US Govt.
A lesson for Starmer and Mandelson. And all of us.
January 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A lesson for Starmer and Mandelson. And all of us.
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In stark contrast to the White House:
HERE WE BELIEVE:
Love is Love. No Human is Illegal.
Black Lives Matter. Science is Real.
Women's Rights are Human Rights.
Water is Life. Kindness is Everything.
~https://front.moveon.org/
HERE WE BELIEVE:
Love is Love. No Human is Illegal.
Black Lives Matter. Science is Real.
Women's Rights are Human Rights.
Water is Life. Kindness is Everything.
~https://front.moveon.org/
January 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
In stark contrast to the White House:
HERE WE BELIEVE:
Love is Love. No Human is Illegal.
Black Lives Matter. Science is Real.
Women's Rights are Human Rights.
Water is Life. Kindness is Everything.
~https://front.moveon.org/
HERE WE BELIEVE:
Love is Love. No Human is Illegal.
Black Lives Matter. Science is Real.
Women's Rights are Human Rights.
Water is Life. Kindness is Everything.
~https://front.moveon.org/
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I first learnt of grooming gangs from @theTimes in Jan 2011
I became chief prosecutor May 2011
I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011
After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response
Far Right thugs attacked my home
1000s of rapists were brought to justice
I became chief prosecutor May 2011
I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011
After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response
Far Right thugs attacked my home
1000s of rapists were brought to justice
January 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I first learnt of grooming gangs from @theTimes in Jan 2011
I became chief prosecutor May 2011
I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011
After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response
Far Right thugs attacked my home
1000s of rapists were brought to justice
I became chief prosecutor May 2011
I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011
After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response
Far Right thugs attacked my home
1000s of rapists were brought to justice
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For those people suggesting a national public inquiry into so called grooming gangs will deliver accountability
Do you know that the grand total of people brought to justice following the Hillsborough, Grenfell, Post Office, Infected Blood & Bloody Sunday public inquiries is ONE?
Do you know that the grand total of people brought to justice following the Hillsborough, Grenfell, Post Office, Infected Blood & Bloody Sunday public inquiries is ONE?
January 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
For those people suggesting a national public inquiry into so called grooming gangs will deliver accountability
Do you know that the grand total of people brought to justice following the Hillsborough, Grenfell, Post Office, Infected Blood & Bloody Sunday public inquiries is ONE?
Do you know that the grand total of people brought to justice following the Hillsborough, Grenfell, Post Office, Infected Blood & Bloody Sunday public inquiries is ONE?
The decline of Xwitter is welcome. Bring it on!
Could be a good indication of the effect Musk will have at the Department of Government Efficiency.
With obviously far more devastating implications. Pleasing oligarchs and fascists. Making life hell for everyone else.
With obviously far more devastating implications. Pleasing oligarchs and fascists. Making life hell for everyone else.
November 13, 2024 at 12:10 PM
The decline of Xwitter is welcome. Bring it on!
I think that this article is very relevant for Starmer and Labour. Growth that is skewed in favour of the rich is no good. People want more equality. That's how you get elected!
labourlist.org/2024/11/trum...
labourlist.org/2024/11/trum...
Liam Byrne: ‘Trump’s victory is a warning to Britain and Europe – fix inequality or populists will win’ – LabourList
In the end it was not even close. But the scale of President Trump’s emphatic re-election is not simply a shock, it is a warning…
labourlist.org
November 7, 2024 at 9:45 AM
I think that this article is very relevant for Starmer and Labour. Growth that is skewed in favour of the rich is no good. People want more equality. That's how you get elected!
labourlist.org/2024/11/trum...
labourlist.org/2024/11/trum...