Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 12hJohnson is being very coy in his language - 'no successful' is doing the heavy lifting 110
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 15hI've never heard a convincing response to the inconvenient charge that Leavers' and our enemies' interests overlapped, and wonder if it might become a theme of political battles ahead. Gove has atleast tried humour - the rest seem to go for a variation of 'sore loser' and it feels outdated. 000
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyAdam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Zelensky: "When our strikes reached Yandex’s data centers, it suddenly became a little easier to breathe on many social media platforms. A lot of people noticed it. There was less hate, less division, and fewer provocations... It’s pretty clear where those bots were coming from." 322539813
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Con Coughlin's last photo must be from another generation!? 000
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyOlga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 09/10/2026"We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC." JOINT STATEMENT by CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS, UKauswaertiges-amt.deJOINT STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTERS OF CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, THE NETHERLANDS, UNITED KINGDOMWe, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the... 601426543
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Americans really are a fan of a clip on. They are everywhere at receptions 010
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Having recently moved back from Belgium I'm staggered how poor the roads are. Is this really better than it has been in Bucks? 011
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026When did they do that? Because if anything Spain moved closer to the Moroccan position over Sanchez's term on office 010
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyChris Kendall @ottocr.at · 29/08/2026Couple of thoughts about the current state of charging/long distance EV journeys in a short thread. We’ve just done Buckinghamshire to the Pyrenees in my Polestar 2, & things have changed in the time that I’ve been driving an EV (four years): 1/x #EVs #alwaysbecharging 66421
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 29/08/2026I mean, if he were to make the postal vote system come close to working for British diplomats posted overseas then there's a few thousand votes they cld hoover up 000
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Are Chelsea and Fulham in the same constituency? And then Forest and Notts County? 340
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026You should try Algiers. Never knew I had a knack for Arabic until I heard the Derija there and cld follow c.70% ! 010
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Russia has attacked the Chornomorets Stadium in Odesa. Several people were injured. What do you say to that, Infantino? Still want to allow russians back? 20158192054
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 02/08/2026It was a personal travesty when the greatest pub in the world, the Archers, turned in to a poncy wine bar and then closed 010
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyJeremy Cliffe @jeremycliffe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026The Ceuta border chaos isn't just a random meltdown. It involves policy decisions made in Morocco - courted by Spain, the EU generally, AND the Trump administration - following a visit by Spanish PM Sánchez to its rival Algeria. This is about diplomacy more than border security. 3189106
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyTrip By Trip & Sidetrack @tripbytriporg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026. sidetrack.blog/2026/07/24/e...sidetrack.blogEurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026Eurostar will introduce direct services from London St Pancras International to Antwerp-Central Railway Station from 14 December 2026, eliminating the need for passengers travelling from the United… 1176
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Lewis Goodall made an interesting point on their podcast the other day. Because Farage is a candidate in an election, if the media wanted his view on the new Gov announcements they'd have to balance it with the other candidates so aren't seeking him out.. 110
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026My wife despised Gove but was able to see that results improved. Her issue was with the erosion of the workplace for teachers, which is separate to governance and curriculum 1100
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyPoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed his Cabinet: 💼 Chancellor of the Exchequer - John Healey 🌎 Foreign Secretary - Ed Miliband 👮♀️ Home Secretary - Shabana Mahmood 🛡️ Defence Secretary - Wes Streeting 🏥 Health Secretary - Yvette Cooper 🏫 Education Secretary - Lucy Powell (1/5) 455
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Not sure I've seen items like this with the Prime Minister's own name on. Obv we have stuff with the Head of State but that's different. There's a bigger point tho and it's that we do make diplomatic relations hard for ourselves - this is one of those things there should be a carve out for 000
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Arguably in the interest of useful Qs being asked at the Summit too 010
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyC'est du Belge @polbegov.skyfleet.blue · 07/07/2026Coupe du monde 2026 : en véritable démonstration, les Diables Rouges éliminent les États-Unis pour rejoindre les quartsrtbf.beCoupe du monde 2026 : en véritable démonstration, les Diables Rouges éliminent les États-Unis pour rejoindre les quarts - RTBF Actus 091
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Very sorry Roland, may his memory be a blessing 000
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/07/2026Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists saytheguardian.comLearning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists sayStudy finds those who speak two languages have brains that appear around six years younger than those who speak one Learning another language could slow ageing in the brain by up to 13 years, according to research. People who speak more than one language seem to have younger brains and the more languages you speak and the earlier you speak them, the better, according to findings from a study being presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Barcelona. Continue reading... 1718554
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 05/07/2026We ended up buying a fixer-upper and have a (lovely) Hyacinth Bouquet type next door who's all over the land registry website. Knows what we've paid, told me we got a steal, and is convinced it's worth 15% more due to the reno. I haven't got the heart to tell her the value has probably stood still 010
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 05/07/2026I put some noses out of joint with low offers on houses in S Bucks last year. They are still on the market, barely a few % below the original asking price. Half expecting a call back at some point 110
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 03/07/2026It's more the group of parents in their 40s thinking about options for their 15yos 110
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Literally at every level across all geographic areas I've had someone say 'it's not our top priority but I (someone sat around the committee table) really hope it happens' 110
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026The thing which I find fascinating is the complete lack of understanding that on the EU side, from the institutions to the member state delegations, the number of people with a vested interest in this initiative is huge. 130
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyDan Jarvis MP @danjarvismp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Great to see Mark Rutte today following our recent meeting at NATO. We discussed how Europe is stepping up on security, allies' continued support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. Look forward to seeing Mark and our 31 allies in Ankara next week. 1444
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Did you see John Major's comments on her? Do you have any views - is he trying to maintain channels to her team? 010
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 29/06/2026I wondered when Hamish's name might pop up. A very safe bet 010
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyThe Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 26/06/2026NATO allies have announced £1 trillion in extra defence spending since 2016, aiming to align with US levels. The shift underscores Europe's growing role in military investment.brusselstimes.comNATO chief thanks Trump for ‘leadership’ in White House meetingNATO chief thanks Trump for 'leadership' in White House meeting 012
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyStuart Houghton @stuarthoughton.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Pass this on. You never know who might need it and it could make a huge difference if someone is struggling for whatever reason 5288268
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Leavers' Ball is surely what it should (still) be called 031
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Glad I turned down a free ticket in that case.. 100
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Being the Military Attaché in the SofS's office is a serious and coveted job. It's not a political appointment 020
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyAgence France-Presse @afp.com · 19/06/2026🇬🇧 Une personne est morte et plusieurs personnes ont été blessées vendredi après la collision de deux trains de passagers près de Bedford, au nord de Londres, a indiqué la police des transports britannique. 0114
Reposted by Joseph O'LearyAlexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 19/06/2026The American mind cannot comprehend this 2334146
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026I hope Bucks pay him whatever is necessary to keep him in that archivist role for a very long time 020
Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026My 11yo uses public transport in Brussels without having a mobile phone 010
