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Colin Ronald Talbot is a British political scientist. He was until August 2017 a professor at the University of Manchester… more

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almakatsu.bsky.social
New Yorker, naturally
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colintalbot.bsky.social
Slip of the tongue? I guess he meant national socialists?
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by Ryan Enos — Reposted by: Colin Talbot, David Rothschild

ryanenos.bsky.social
The executive branch calling the enforcement of the law by judges "insurrection" is a five-alarm fire for democracy.
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by Andrew Scott — Reposted by: Colin Talbot, Rosemary A. Joyce, Leigh Sparks , and 9 more

ottoenglish.bsky.social
Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.

He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.

A Brexit Party MEP.

A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:

"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."

This is a MASSIVE story

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
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ruthfox.bsky.social
7/ Digital ID may or may not be the right call.

But this is not the best way to make public policy that affects all our lives.
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ozkaterji.bsky.social
Kind of feels like a big deal that a Reform/Brexit Party former MEP has been convicted of taking bribes to promote Russian interests in Ukraine, and it feels like a bigger deal that this isn’t being treated as the major scandal that it clearly is.
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newsroom.co.nz
Comment: As Parliament reviews its Standing Orders, Jonathan Boston suggests potential reforms to protect democratic governance in NZ.
Democracy in NZ isn't inevitable
newsroom.co.nz
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colintalbot.bsky.social
I know which road it is. But thanks.

I spent a lot of time on a farm not far from there. Just behind the Castle and below the radar towers

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roylonergan.bsky.social
They also used Finsbury Circus and Leadenhall Market as Paris.
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flipchartrick.bsky.social
A comment from @colintalbot.bsky.social on a post I wrote 14 years ago. The image of the 'giant sheet anchor' is a powerful one.
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It is Dover. Folkestone harbour is nothing like Dover - it’s much smaller
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The coastal road is also the wrong side of Dover if they were coming from London
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by Colin Talbot

colintalbot.bsky.social
It’s not the castle it’s a church in the castle grounds www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/h...
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moggsee.bsky.social
If it’s the episode I’m thinking of, seems weird they’d label one town with another’s name, when they’re both mentioned in the filming locations on IMDb 🫣 (& I think the only two locations in the entire episode?) Shoddy 🎬
[screenshot of IMDb Filming Locations info: “INVASION” 2021-2025, S2 Ep 4] ALL LOCATIONS: Eurotunnel, Folkestone, Kent, UK Coastal road, Dover, Kent, UK
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by Colin Talbot — Reposted by: Colin Talbot

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This sort of thing really annoys me. This is a still from an episode of the INVASION tv series.

That is Dover Harbour. Not Folkestone, I was born and grew up in Dover. My Dad ran boats out of there, with me on them.

And they don’t even have the excuse it’s a US production.
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by Colin Talbot

colintalbot.bsky.social
Name that movie?
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by Colin Talbot

colintalbot.bsky.social
Maybe someone could explain why having ID cards is inherently illiberal? Cos I have never seen it that way.

It perfectly reasonable for people to have a verifiable means of ID for public and private purposes. A single one is simply easier for everyone.
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npr.org
Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.
Why parents need to talk to their teens about AI — and how to start the conversation
Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.
n.pr
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Reposted by: Colin Talbot, Tom Griffin, Christina Pagel

jamesrball.com
Keeping Mandelson would mean Number 10 thinks not following a recommendation to take specialist tax advice is a resigning matter, but believing the world’s most notorious paedophile over his victims and lying about your post-conviction contact with him isn’t.

That’s…not a sustainable position.
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by Colin Talbot

colintalbot.bsky.social
I agree. But it does also need people in positions to shape policies that aid progress?

Not sure what’s going on with these changes but they do need watching as well?
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donmoyn.bsky.social
Excellent piece by Ezra Klein: if Dems really believe that Trump is creating an authoritarian government they should not continue to fund it. The shutdown is their only leverage right now to draw attention to what is happening and maybe force change.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/o...
Opinion | Stop Acting Like This Is Normal
www.nytimes.com
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dsmithwales.bsky.social
Advancing Co-op policies should not be dependent upon two Ministers or one political party. Let’s build upon what has been have achieved. Crucially focus attention on the role of UK Education Ministers driving active citizenship/coop education in the school curriculum /examining bodies!
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pollik.bsky.social
I am wondering if it might be more about inertia than a conscious decision.

Tbh, I don't know anything about the Cooperative Party, except that it is tied to Labour, which is not currently in great shape.
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pauliewaulie.bsky.social
Honestly, I don’t believe they ever have been.

As someone with a background in worker co-ops and a general preference for mutual (rather that state) solutions, I’ve never had any sense that the Co-Op Party is anything other than a vehicle for wannabe Labour MPs.

And I’m a member!
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by Colin Talbot

colintalbot.bsky.social
BTW I’m ex POEU (1979-1985)

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tomoljenkins.bsky.social
Actually I’m a member of both
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I am also a member of the Co-op Party but not Labour.

Anyone else?
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Interesting questions. Which relate to why I am a member of the Co-op Party but not Labour.
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padraigpostal.bsky.social
Strangely mirrored my own thinking, the Mancunian exodus from Ministerial positions was a bit obvious...
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dlknowles.bsky.social
It's hard watching these clips not to feel just utter revulsion at well, er, capitalism. But the thing is, what this actually shows is the *weakness* of "capital". In authoritarian countries this is what business is always like. Totally obsequious to power, because the King can destroy you
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · Sep 6
Incredible clip of tech CEOs fawning over Donald Trump. Someone store this clip in the underground archive vault
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