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ellenahzulu.bsky.social @ellenahzulu.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We all see the play, right? No way can RU supply oil & diesel to USA in any significant quantity owing to UKR's major hits on its infrastructure, internet & shipping. It's a domestic ploy to shift blame to Dems & UKR for high prices & shortages when they object to DJT's lifting of sanctions.

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Luke McGee @lukemcgee.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We've seen Trump do some shitty things to Ukraine since taking office (Oval Office incident; Alaska summit; Patriot U-turn) but today he's chosen to do a diesel deal with Putin that plays to Russia's economic/warchest advantage and restricts Ukraine's ability to defend itself.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Over the years when I was a Labour member, especially during the Corbyn years, many needed reminding that only those losing elections talk of, or care about, vote share. It's the battle cry of the defeated, not a winning message that saves face. On that note, here's Polanski...

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The AfD and Reform immigration policies are almost identical. There is no plausible reason for considering one far right and the other not.

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Zoë Crowther @zoecrowther.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Business reps told @politicshome.bsky.social they were "unimpressed" with Reform's engagement at conference One business source complained that it was a "shitshow", while another said: "If that's how they run a conference day for business, I don't know how they're going to run an entire country."

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Business Leaders Left Disappointed By Reform UK Conference After “Disaster” Dinner And Donations Row

Business leaders and stakeholders have told PoliticsHome that they have been left frustrated by Reform UK's annual party conference in Birmingham.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I think I called it a couple of months ago... bsky.app/profile/clar...

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

To hardcore Reform voters, maybe cruelty matters. However, the average voter is likely just disillusioned by their lot in life, have heard policies/promises from traditional parties that haven't delivered, and are now willing to "roll the dice". Giving up against Farage enables that sentiment.

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I plead with people not to propagate their "it won't make a difference; his supporters love him" gloom. Actually, Farage is on the ropes and he didn't get there by himself. He's there because people continue to believe resistance does make a difference. It's also wrong on the facts. 1/3

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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 05/09/2026

My first draft would be something like: "Masked thugs plotting to shut down major infrastructure under the threat of street violence is unacceptable. Those responsible will face the full force of the law". But that's just me, I guess.

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AJ 🦋 @andjamwar.uk · 06/09/2026

Burnham’s silence over these masked balaclava cunts is deafening.

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Someone who has no official standing to represent the UK just joined someone with no official standing to represent France, and they signed a treaty between France and the UK. Nothing strange there.

Jordan Bardella and Nigel Farage signing what Bardella thinks is an MoU about migration. In fact, he just bought a Nigel Farage timeshare in Minorca.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I just don't get it with Badenoch. She struggled in all but very rare moments with Starmer's approach. She's definitely going to struggle with Burnham, who'll go on tangents when needed, and certainly doesn't suffer with modesty. She can't handle Farage. What do the Tories think will happen?

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

After seeing what Starmer was subjected to by the mob in his early days as PM at #PMQs, I won't lay into Burnham here today. He needs to be careful he doesn't build a reputation for being a yes man. He also needs to give straight answers to economic questions. I'll give him time before I judge.

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Marlowe_UK @irishdreamer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“Look. All we did was demand his resignation every day for 18 months, studiously ignore everything he achieved and gave Andy credit for it when we got our Man into position. So why isn’t he showing us abject loyalty?” No idea lads. It’s a mystery.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I tell my employer I'm not looking for other work all the time. Doesn't mean I won't take other offers when they come along.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The best we can hope for is that someone, somewhere, realises the vast majority of the UK population live in neither London or Manchester, and the vast majority of that vast majority are bored of everything being about London and Manchester.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

In fairness, the discussion can't be reduced to two polar opposite positions. It might be convenient to do so, but it's not valid. Are cycle lanes bad? No Should cycle lanes be built? Yes Should millions/billions be spent on unused cycle lanes? No Could that money be better spent elsewhere? Yes

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It's going to be an exhausting and tedious news schedule over the coming days for the 67 million UK citizens who don't live in Greater Manchester.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I'd actively choose and welcome loneliness, with a smile on my face, in preference to spending time with people like this guy.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21/07/2026

Britain, Japan and Italy are bringing Canada in on their project to field a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035, defense ministers from the nations announced jointly today.

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Canada joins British-Italian-Japanese fighter jet project

Ottawa joins Global Combat Air Programme as an observer nation.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Correct and relevant sour grapes though.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A problem for so many alternative views, especially warped ones as I think you're implying this is, is that they assume the person they concern gives a shit. This one in particular seems to miss the very obvious evidence that Jones correctly and clearly doesn't.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Indeed. It appears Burnham's first lesson is one of the oldest in the book - keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Sure. Burnham couldn't end rough sleeping in a single city, but obviously doing it across a whole country will be a doddle.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Sometimes in life, you make a decision and regret it. Other times, like tonight with Streeting's appointment, it just proves you should trust your gut instincts! bsky.app/profile/clar...

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Tonight was the final straw for my Labour membership. Nandy/Mahmood staying, Phillipson/Jones going, and endless PLP infighting took a toll on my patience. The PLP can do what they want, they'll be fighting like rats in a sack in no time again, but at least they'll be doing it without my money.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

From the campaign trail and the media studios to the Treasury, No10 and the Cabinet Office. It’s been a privilege to be in the cabinet of a Labour government and to serve the country. Andy Burnham has called to tell me I won’t be a part of his cabinet. I wish him and his team every success.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Overly verbose bollocks with bad metaphors is one of the key markers for AI having been used. A journo worth their salt would read and amend, but this is Chris Mason I suppose.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Yeah, I think Pickard is onto something there. However, as a long suffering Labour member, I'd observe that the logical/rational route and the route Labour opt for don't often align.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

There's going to be a lot of disappointed people, that's for sure. To be fair, Burnham has been as clear as I think he can that not much will change, yet there are people on here who think him being PM means rejoining the EU, PR, taxing the rich squillions, and he'll kick Trump in the balls.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Maybe so, but if someone who isn't PM and hasn't been through the process to become party leader appoints a chancellor, I think we have bigger problems than the markets - and those bigger problems are definitely more important than what the media are whining about today in their quest for clicks.

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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 22/06/2026

No sooner than Starmer announces his resignation than Farage demands a general election and the BBC highlights Burnham’s lack of a mandate. Can anyone see a pattern here?

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I'm not saying we're a priority. I'm saying that claiming the UK can't offer any positive case for the EU to consider our application to rejoin isn't representative of real world economic factors, or objectives of a trade bloc. That's entirely separate to other factors such as stability & approval.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

There are plenty of reasons why the EU would see benefits to the UK rejoining, not least of which is that we represent an additional market of 70 million people for EU suppliers to sell into, with little to no red tape compared to now. I actually see the main obstacle being Slovakia's agreement.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

He's one of those rejoiners that ignores the very inconvenient point that it's the all EU member states who decide whether our application is considered/accepted, it's not just a matter of us rocking up and saying "we're coming back in whether you want us or not!"

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Another one of the "we agree on Brexit but otherwise he's an insufferable bellend" club.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Decent punt at a list there, all names that can justify their place on it in one way or another.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Also, in the minds of many in Labour and the media, David was nailed on to win, no doubt. When he didn't, people's brains broke trying to compute it. Of course, this was pre-Brexit, so we hadn't seen what truly happens when brains liquify. Still a solid 4/10 on the Brexit brain liquifying scale.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I'll hang on until it's confirmed if there's a leadership vote for membership, then it's gone. This isn't because of Starmer going specifically. I've been a member since 1998 and I'm sick of all the PLP squabbling. Cancelling my membership won't change that, but they can do it without my money.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We can be grateful for Keir Starmer’s leadership and the work his government has done to put Britain back on a path to a brighter future. We wish Keir and his family all the best for what comes next, and remain forever grateful for what he has done for my party and for our country.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Cool story. Now, is Polanski going to put his big boy pants on at any point and run for a seat, or is this incessant trapping off all he's got? Currently, his opinion and words carry as much weight as Dave's do down the local pub.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Starmer's timetable was far more generous than mine would have been. "Right, I'm starting to get peckish, so it's lunch soon. Hope you backstabbers have been planning what you'll do next because I'm off down the pub and won't be coming back. FAFO!"

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I'd keep the media standing around cooking in a heatwave for a good few hours yet. As for a handover, given the confidence of Burnham and his supporters, they've surely got it all worked out and don't need one....

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Burnham and his supporters don't want a membership vote because it'll shine a light on him having no new ideas and nothing new to say. Currently, he'd win, as things stand now today. After a few weeks of saying "I plan to do what they're doing, but in a northern accent"...I think certainty reduces.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I know a lot of people have a lot of opinions on Starmer. Some hate him, some love him. Much speculation on his future is framed as "picking a team". One thing's for sure, all that aside, if I was Starmer I'd definitely bow out from having to deal with this twat for even a single second longer! 👇

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It's a flawed question, which should exclude double faults. Based on your question and Google telling me Williams' career average double faults per match is 2.7, I'll bet I'd get 2 points just standing still. If you meant a point as the result of my racket hitting the ball, then obviously not.

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 04/06/2026

Makerfield By-Election Voting Intention: LAB: 49% (+6) RFM: 39% (-1) RES: 8% (+1) GRN: 2% (-1) LDM: 1% (-3) CON: 1% (-1) Via @survation.bsky.social, 26 May - 1 Jun. Changes w/ 18-22 May.

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I didn't mean....sorry, Trump didn't mean, he wants you to stop posting. Apparently "he" enjoys reading these late night posts from you! 😂

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Paul Clarke @clarkeeeeee.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Good of Rogan to catch up with 2025. Just wait til he sees 2026!

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