Reposted by John GrumbleSue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 34mBienvenu, bienvenido! www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/france...huffingtonpost.co.ukFrance And Spain Welcome Burnham Hint That UK Could Rejoin EUEmmanuel Macron said: “Come back!” 2163
Reposted by John GrumbleMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/09/2026News: Major U.S. TV networks are standing together in solidarity with CNN after the Trump administration barred CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White House. With CNN blocked from carrying out its scheduled TV pool duties, the other networks are declining to replace them. 701622332
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 21/09/2026@annettedittert.bsky.social I have come to pay homage to the Neppy. The lady in the Beach Bar knows Darren, of course, (and his views on the sewage). 010
Reposted by John GrumbleJuliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comMy generation had no voice on Brexit – but Burnham gives the young fresh hope on Europe | Ceira SergeantBrexit didn’t create all the problems young people now face, but renewing close ties with Europe will give us so many opportunities, says student and activist Ceira Sergeant 003
Reposted by John GrumbleSue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 26/07/202610 years of Brexit damage is surely enough. londonlovesbusiness.com/uk-needs-to-...londonlovesbusiness.comUK needs to rejoin EU if Burnham wants to avoid becoming another victim of Brexit - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comAndy Burnham must act quickly to rejoin the EU to avoid suffering the same fate as previous prime ministers after Brexit. 58624
Reposted by John GrumbleDr Eric Farmer @himself132.bsky.social · 14/07/2026In the early 1950s, men in the UK lived for an average of 1 to 3 years after retiring. The government would like to return to that position, despite offering almost the worst state pension of western countries. 1234
Reposted by John GrumbleThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/06/2026‘A point of resistance’: the Normandy village that said ‘non’ to Pete Hegseththeguardian.com‘A point of resistance’: the Normandy village that said ‘non’ to Pete HegsethUS defence secretary cancelled appearance at D-day event in Langrune-sur-Mer after protest by residents 28416116
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 14/06/2026To the lovely people of this French village: Thank you for taking a lead. French resistance once again. langrune-en-commun.orglangrune-en-commun.orgLangrune en commun 000
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 14/06/2026A French village leads the resistance. How appropriate. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...theguardian.com‘A point of resistance’: the Normandy village that said ‘non’ to Pete HegsethUS defence secretary cancelled appearance at D-day event in Legrune-sur-Mer after protest by residents 000
Reposted by John GrumbleScience Magazine @science.org · 09/06/2026Several diabetes researchers were brusquely escorted out of a major scientific conference organized by the American Diabetes Association for distributing paper copies of an editorial criticizing President Donald Trump’s administration. scim.ag/3StTrJSscim.agDiabetes society officials resign after removal of Trump protesters from conferenceAs online support for the experts spreads, ADA members have resigned from their positions 15026
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 10/06/2026"Aggressive response to members protesting policies espoused by the Trump administration" www.statnews.com/2026/06/09/a...statnews.comDiabetes Association in uproar after members expelled from annual meeting over protest of NIH cutsThe condemnations keep coming after five diabetes experts were escorted out of an ADA meeting for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal research cuts. 021
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The thought police have entered medicine. www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgDiabetes society officials resign after removal of Trump protesters from conferenceAs online support for the experts spreads, ADA members have resigned from their positions 000
Reposted by John GrumblePrivate Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Trump: How did a dangerous mad person get into the event? The answer is very simple: I was guest of honor, invited by the White House correspondents. New Private Eye on shelves now. 616341
Reposted by John GrumbleSouth-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Lord Heseltine is right, #Brexit was a serious act of self sabotage. There’s no use dwelling on the past, but we can begin to put things right. Repairing our relationship with #Europe and rejoining the single market would be a strong first step towards alleviating the economic harm. #RejoinEU 13113
Reposted by John GrumbleCynethryth @cynethryth.com · 10/04/2026I bought a cheap little ereader lately that I can read epubs on. You can also strip the drm from amazon ebooks for your own personal use (do not share) using Calibre. I recommend doing something like this, it's so much cheaper and better for you than this overpriced monopoly nonsense. 051
Reposted by John GrumbleJaakko Stenros @jaakkostenros.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Amazon just informed me that they will stop supporting my Kindle in May. It has been in use for less than 20 years. I guess it is time to finally move out of the Amazon ecosystem. Any recs on ereaders and where to purchase ebooks? 9731949
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Richard Tice’s property company failed to pay £120,000 in tax taxpolicy.org.uk/2026/04/11/r...taxpolicy.org.ukRichard Tice’s property company failed to pay £120,000 of taxRichard Tice’s property company paid large dividends to him and his trust - but appears not to have paid £120,000 in tax due to HMRC. Our analysis. 031
Reposted by John GrumbleSenator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 05/04/2026My intel is that Trump administration used Orban to help sabotage the EU’s Russian-assets-to-Ukraine deal. More Trump/Russia.politico.euOperation Save Orbán: Trump deploys Vance to HungaryU.S. President Donald Trump gives a final heave to try and keep under-pressure Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in power. 50449213
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 31/03/2026We would get no credit if we did help Trump out of the abyss of his own making. He accused us of being “a little off the front line” in Afghanistan when we took on Helmand. apple.news/A94-l1ckIQxi...apple.newsGo get your own oil, Trump tells Britain — The TelegraphDonald Trump told the United Kingdom to “get your own oil” as he urged America’s allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves. 000
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 31/03/2026“Was sind die Kriegsziele? Wie lange könnte dieser Einsatz dauern? Wann wären eigentlich diese Ziele erreicht und was würde daraus folgen?” 000
Reposted by John GrumbleWe Own It @weownit.org.uk · 26/03/2026🚨BREAKING: Wes Streeting takes NEW £55,000 donation from private healthcare. Only one group stands to benefit from a weaker NHS: ❌NOT patients, ❌NOT staff Yes, private healthcare - the group that has given Wes Streeting 60% of his donations. He must return these donations. vist.ly/4w7u5 12143107
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 21/03/2026apple.news/A2hONFt9ZSqm...apple.newsHow Brexit screwed the economy – a horror story — The New WorldWe were lab rats in one of the biggest economic experiments of all time. It was a disaster, and it’s getting worse all the time 000
Reposted by John GrumbleSadiq Khan @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social · 19/03/2026The evidence is overwhelming: Brexit has been a disaster for London and the UK. Rejoining the EU is now clearly in our national interest. The option to rejoin should be on the ballot at the next General Election. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comSadiq Khan urges Labour to campaign on rejoining EU at next electionMayor of London says returning to EU now more desirable because of economic instability caused by Donald Trump 33922260
Reposted by John GrumbleTetїana @tpspindel.bsky.social · 17/03/202612 years ago russia occupied Crimea and staged a fake “referendum.” The world responded with statements and concern. That’s when international law started eroding. Aggression that goes unpunished never stops. It grows. Everything we are living through today traces back to that moment. #UkrainianView 724497
Reposted by John GrumbleAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/03/2026After Trump disses Starmer, Irish leader Micheál Martin jumps in to defend Starmer and encourages Trump to get along with him. Martin then pivots to defending Ukraine -- a country Trump also dissed earlier in the event. 1782719658
Reposted by John GrumbleRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Turns out Trump’s secret plan to open up the Straight of Hormuz was to beg Europe to do it. 1773726820
Reposted by John GrumbleJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 14/03/2026I mean, ‘Believe in Brexit’ worked out so well that this actually makes perfect sense. 1541231273
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Two die in meningitis outbreak www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTwo people die after University of Kent meningitis outbreakEleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands. 001
Reposted by John GrumbleKevin Maguire @kevmag.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Tell Trump No. We saw him boast he didn't need Britain's help. The madman's lost control of a war he couldn't justify and doesn't know how to end. "Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to help secure Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks." www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...bbc.co.ukTrump urges UK and others to send ships to help secure Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks - live updatesMeanwhile, sirens are triggered in Jerusalem, with the Israeli military saying it has detected new attacks from Iran. 76215
Reposted by John GrumbleDorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Just fascinating to see Blair, a man whose reputation was ruined by the Iraq war, advocate joining a war that is exponentially stupider and more chaotic. How is it possible to learn nothing from the worst mistake of your life? 2804215778
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 07/03/2026“Die USA haben momentan ihren außenpolitischen Kompass verloren.”podcasts.apple.comAmerikas neue Kriege - Jetzt doch wieder Weltpolizei?Podcast Episode · Amerika verstehen. Mit Volker Depkat · 7 March · 1h 8m 000
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 04/03/2026““Die USA haben offenbar keine ausformulierte Strategie für die zukünftige Führung des Iran.” 000
Reposted by John GrumbleAlex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 03/03/2026I may have my frustrations and disappointments about Starmer as a domestic politician, but internationally, I think he’s serious, responsible and trying to do his best for U.K. in unbelievably complex int’l environment, despite treasonous ghouls like Farage doing their best to undermine him. 631221232
Reposted by John GrumblePeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 03/03/2026'This is not Churchill we're dealing with' Trump hits out at Starmer again over PM's initial response to Iran war 'By the way, I'm not happy with the UK either’ he said in the Oval Office TOUGH. UK we will only engage British armed forces when there's a legal basis to do so 127647125
Reposted by John GrumbleThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 28/02/2026BREAKING: President Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, calls it "greatest chance" for Iranians to take back the country.bit.lyLive updates: Israel confirms attack on Iran with US help as explosions are heard in TehranIsrael launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran's capital, with a cloud of smoke rising from the city's downtown near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 377029
Reposted by John GrumblePBS News @pbsnews.org · 28/02/2026Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump's military attack on Iran unless the administration wins their approval. to.pbs.org/4l5hYPRpbs.orgMembers of Congress demand swift vote on war powers resolution after Trump orders Iran strike without congressional approvalBoth the House and Senate, where the president's Republican Party has a slim majority, had already drafted such resolutions long before the strikes Saturday. 2722983
Reposted by John GrumbleMother Jones @motherjones.com · 28/02/2026Donald Trump is repeating George W. Bush’s catastrophic mistakes.motherjones.com“Massive” war launched by a man with no plan. Again.Donald Trump is repeating George W. Bush's catastrophic mistakes. 58506182
Reposted by John GrumbleSassipants-Dwyer CTC (they/she) @sassipants-dwyer.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Are we seriously going to let captain bone spurs lead us into an endless war? Congress do your effing job and rein the madman in! People, call reps, hit the streets, because its us normal folks who will lose lives, loved ones, and stability. #fuckdonaldtrump, #50501movement, #nomorewars 001
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Has Trump got a plan for when the bombing stops or is he expecting democracy to rise from the ashes of Iran? America has made this mistake before. 000
Reposted by John GrumbleMehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Only one in five Americans supported an attack on Iran. But Trump did it anyways. 2673590695
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 24/02/2026I switched off when they called E. coli a virus. It's not a minor error. It's a major blunder. 010
Reposted by John GrumbleThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 19/02/2026BREAKING: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports Story to follow 148433
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Get your MP to the Brexit debate nwmd.social/s/copylink/4...nwmd.socialNew/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore 000
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 17/02/2026These days this is how you can expect the NHS to treat its staff. No wonder so many choose to emigrate. 000
Reposted by John GrumbleFactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 12/02/2026RFK Jr: I'm not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats. 115734241283
John Grumble @drgrumble.bsky.social · 15/02/2026This happens when children aren't vaccinated. Sad. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.comMore than 60 children infected in north London measles outbreakCases reported in seven schools and a nursery in Enfield amid concern over low levels of MMR vaccination in capital 011
