iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Andrew

Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 7h

“The question is not whether we can afford to remain within the Convention [ECHR]. It is whether, in an increasingly dangerous world, we can afford not to” Political liars and lightweights, like Badenoch and Farage, must never be allowed to take that risk. www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...

The Law Society
Gazette

In short, if Britain were to leave the ECHR, it would not be
'taking back control. It would be surrendering influence over the rules and institutions that help keep us safe.
The debate about the ECHR is too often conducted as though it were a choice between national sovereignty and international law. That is a false choice.
The Convention advances British interests because it reflects British values: liberty under law, democratic government and the accountability of power.
Walking away would not make Britain freer. It would make Britain weaker.

16456146

Reposted by Andrew

Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 5h

We hear Stephen Miller is absolutely Führer-ious that Trump’s new AI chatbot isn’t racist enough to cook the books on this one.

613942

Reposted by Andrew

Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Burnham edges Labour closer to finally, maybe, being sane about Brexit. Over 10 years, £Billions of cost, thousands of business failures, mountains of red tape, wasted resources and lost opportunities later…. our govt may, at last, cautiously, start to be honest about the Brexit moronathon. Yay.

The Independent front page headline:

Burnham edges Labour closer to rejoining EU
After Ed Miliband tells party conference Britain's future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is 'not if but how' prime minister will include Brexit reversal in next election manifesto

There is growing optimism that a way back into the EU could be put to voters at the next election after the prime minister and senior ministers made it clear they believe Brexit has been a failure at this year's party conference.
When The Independent asked Mr Burnham about whether Rejoin would be in Labour's next election manifesto on his recent trip to the UN in New York, he refused to rule it out - having said a year ago when he was
Manchester mayor that he believes the
UK should rejoin the EU.

Andy Burnham has already warned about the 'drift and division' in the decade since Brexit (Getty)

491123290

Reposted by Andrew

Jon Danzig FBPE @jondanzig.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘆-𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 are now either in the EU, its Single Market, or have applied to join. The UK is the only EU member ever to have left. No other country is following. 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴?

062

Reposted by Andrew

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Donate to his Super PAC? He'll pardon your crimes. Donate to his Super PAC? He'll appoint you to a government position. Donate to his Super PAC? He'll grant you favorable regulatory rulings that help boost your bottom line. We must not become numb to this blatant corruption.

28641271

Reposted by Andrew

Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Burnham made Farage seem “angry, thin-skinned… absurd. What we witnessed today was a masterclass in political communication which makes Farage look like an amateur” Finally. The confidence that comes with emotional intelligence. It could make all the difference. iandunt.substack.com/p/burnham-sp...

iandunt.substack.com

Burnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitment

It’s easy to be cynical, but it would be false. Something extraordinary is happening here.

471143241

Andrew @dartsmaster.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Trump Thinks Canada Will Come Groveling Back 😄 crooksandliars.com/2026/09/trum...

crooksandliars.com

Trump Thinks Canada Will Come Groveling Back

What an idiot.

000

Reposted by Andrew

David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

So why don't politicians who argue that Britain can't afford benefits advocate putting up the minimum wage to the point where universal credit no longer has to subsidise low-wage employers?

1922673

Reposted by Andrew

Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Farage honks his mouth off about ongoing police investigations, when told not to. His Welsh leader is in prison for taking bribes from Russia. He whips up riots. He’s in bed with Trump, foreign money, crooks and crypto billionaires…. A massive problem with national security is Farage himself.

sky news

'We have a massive problem with national security': Farage challenged on Fairford speculation
Reform UK leader told his social media followers the five men arrested after an RAF Fairford situation were "Iranian nationals". Sky's Rob Powell spoke to him after it was confirmed the men arrested are British nationals.

24656230

Reposted by Andrew

David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I've always favoured abolition of the House of Lords. But appointing establishment worthies unelected lawmakers for life and then allowing corporations bidding for huge public contracts to hire them on telephone number salaries is obviously as bent as a nine-bob note.

216560

Reposted by Andrew

David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Nick Clegg is now worth an estimated £100m and has joined the board of a data centre companies with ambitions to become a $1trn hyperscaler. So propping up a Tory-led austerity coalition seems to have worked out quite well for the guy.

1118956

Reposted by Andrew

David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Nigel Farage seems to think the best way to represent Clacton in Westminster is by never going anywhere near Clacton and never going anywhere near Westminister

1016636

Reposted by Andrew

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We don’t allow corporations to come up with new nuclear weapons or biological pathogens. If a product is potentially dangerous, it should be regulated and corporations should be held accountable for wrongdoing. Why would AI be any different? www.commondreams.org/news/ai-securi…

commondreams.org

AI Giants Probe 'Tens of Thousands' of Security Incidents—Some Involving Government Sites | Common Dreams

Security researchers investigate tens of thousands of artificial intelligence security incidents, fueling fresh calls fo

601592531

Reposted by Andrew

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If Democrats retake Congress this November, a top priority should be investigating the Trump family's many shady business deals. Perhaps they can start with Eric and Don Jr.'s ties to defense companies receiving lucrative government contracts?

45811249

Reposted by Andrew

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's already estimated that the richest 1% alone evade $163 billion in taxes every year. But Trump gutted the IRS — including the unit tasked with auditing billionaires. The agency's audit revenue fell 35%. Now, Trump's IRS is not publishing data on unpaid taxes. See the problem?

10739551694

Reposted by Andrew

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Designing an Arc-de-Trump with a snipers' nest? Trying to ban reporters from the White House? Refusing to say how many Americans have died in his wars? It's so painfully clear that Trump has lost his mind.

youtube.com

Has Donald Trump Finally Lost It?

Donald Trump’s mental decline has gotten worse.Why is the media only barely starting to report on it?And why won’t they

1251861581

Reposted by Andrew

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If we want to clean up Trump's mess — and prevent it from happening again — here are 10 reforms every midterm candidate should support. Call them the “10 Commandments for a Better Government.”

youtube.com

The 10 Commandments (for Cleaning Up After Trump)

How will we clean up Trump's unholy mess?Here are my 10 Commandments for Congress.These are major structural reforms tha

731800818

Reposted by Andrew

Femi @femi-oluwole.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ash Sarkar is helping Farage become Prime Minister. She said we shouldn't even discuss undoing Brexit. Brexit is the only thing we can point to as proof Farage has hurt millions of people. And she's defending it. Sincerely: FO

youtube.com

Why is Femi attacking Ash Sarkar on Brexit?

YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!

812723

Reposted by Andrew

David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Laura Kuenssberg - who is paid over £400k a year - asks Andy Burnham where the money to pay for social care will come from. One obvious answer would be higher taxes on people paid over £400k a year.

35850195

Reposted by Andrew

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"The one thing your viewers can know for sure is that we believe in controlling spending and reducing taxes, not increasing taxes," says Conservative Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, whose own government raised taxes to their highest level in more than 70 years, just two years ago.

75841268