Reposted by Matthew RedheadDavid Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 11hThe reminder that UK action is never fully free outside of the EU, and that there is a perfectly reasonable argument to be made of having more influence inside than out... either way, UK politics has never come to terms with being a third country. 2588
Matthew Redhead @matthewrr.bsky.social · 23hA fair point - I’m going to delete the repost until there’s anything further. 010
Reposted by Matthew RedheadTom Reagan’s Witch’s Hat @rufustsuperfly.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Not a Verhoeven movie 311932
Matthew Redhead @matthewrr.bsky.social · 23hA truly undervalued classic, Secret Army. I liked Allo Allo, but it has a lot to answer for. 000
Reposted by Matthew RedheadJon Dies At The End @accordingtojond.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I too have driven in Cornwall. 2461
Reposted by Matthew RedheadDr Seth Thévoz @seththevoz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026A more genteel age, when traitors and spies were perfectly willing to go on the evening news to answer questions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJbI...youtube.comSoviet Spy Anthony Blunt Interviewed on News at Ten (1979)YouTube video by Frontline by ITN 2246
Matthew Redhead @matthewrr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Don’t do it. Don’t go there. Don’t go into the cellar. 120
Reposted by Matthew RedheadJacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 02/10/2026🚨🚨European leaders must stop calling #Russian attacks “hybrid,” according to Estonia's FM. They are “terror attacks” and “sabotage attacks,” says Margus Tsahkna and part of a systematic Russian effort against Europe that amounts to “some kind of war." www.politico.eu/article/esto...politico.euIt’s war, not hybrid attacks, says Estonian foreign ministerMargus Tsahkna says Europe must present a united front against Moscow. 512270
Reposted by Matthew RedheadSecrets & Spies Podcast: Global Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPutin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect KaliningradThe Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders. 242
Reposted by Matthew RedheadOlga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 02/10/2026Good times 18685197
Reposted by Matthew RedheadAlex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 01/10/2026When I first read about the death penalty as a child, I thought it was barbaric. Still do. A state that gives itself the judicial power to kill debases itself and everyone it involves in that repulsive business. 1130736
Matthew Redhead @matthewrr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I would like to request Mr Guy (@dieworkwear.bsky.social) for a considered assessment of the Secretary’s shoes? To use the alleged words of the Duke of Wellington about his troops: “I’m not sure whether they scare the enemy, but they sure as hell scare me”.dieworkwear.bsky.socialderek guy (@dieworkwear.bsky.social)Menswear writer. Editor at Put This On. Words at The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Financial Times, Esquire, and Mr. Porter. If you have a style question, search: https://dieworkwear.com... 000
Reposted by Matthew RedheadAlan Rew @alanrew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026"Garry Kasparov Reportedly Warned Of Alleged Russian Assassination Plot In U.S." "The 13th World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov was warned by U.S. authorities this summer that he was the target of a plot to kill him and was placed under special protection" #chess #chessskychess.comGarry Kasparov Reportedly Warned Of Alleged Russian Assassination Plot In U.S.13th World Champion Garry Kasparov was warned by U.S. authorities this summer that he was the target of a plot to kill him and was placed under special protection, says Spanish newspaper El Mundo. 021
Reposted by Matthew RedheadNeil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Current mood: 3193
Matthew Redhead @matthewrr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026There’s a great deal to take offence at with Pete Hegseth. But I’m starting with those shoes. 030
Reposted by Matthew RedheadSecrets & Spies Podcast: Global Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 30/09/2026MI5 issues spy alert to UK universities over Chinese ‘front company’ stealing research www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comMI5 issues spy alert to UK universities over Chinese ‘front company’ stealing researchSecurity service says academics should stop taking grants from and working with firm backed by China’s intelligence service 01111
Reposted by Matthew RedheadThe Economist @economist.com · 30/09/2026Some EU member states want an Irish alumina refiner included in a new round of sanctions. Its defenders argue that doing so would cripple Europe’s aluminium sector—but they are wrongbit.lyIreland is helping supply Russia’s war machineThe EU considers putting an Irish alumina refiner on its sanctions list 01410
Reposted by Matthew RedheadDen of Scholes @denofscholes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026BBC News - One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This is sounding more and more like Chris Morris wrote a Four Lions follow up.bbc.co.ukOne of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himselfHe made the call almost an hour before a farmer also called police after seeing men in balaclavas. 0103
Matthew Redhead @matthewrr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Do we need to compare the two posts to spot the differences? 111
Reposted by Matthew RedheadPaul Garrard @paulgarrard.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Iranian agents are highly unlikely to arrive by dinghy. If you're backed by a country there are plenty of 'legitimate' ways to enter a country. 191
Reposted by Matthew RedheadThomas Cheney @thomascheney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026all up for Rejoining the EU but we need to change our views on immigration as a country - the 'legitimate concerns' bullshit got mainstreamed by opposition to Eastern European Freedom of Movement, and allowed Farage and co to present themselves as different from the BNP/NF becuase Poles are 'white' 131
Reposted by Matthew RedheadSal 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @sal46.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Super piece on two sides of nostalgist northern indie heritage, one represented by decent lib bloke Marr & channelled by Burnham (see also Danny Boyle, Stephen Graham, Guy Garvey’s soothing tones on Radio 6), and a darker side represented by Morrissey, still imbued with post-war trauma & violence. 074
Matthew Redhead @matthewrr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I think that is what might be called “signalling”. 020
Reposted by Matthew RedheadJohn Rain🥇 @johnrain.co.uk · 28/09/2026RAF Fairford latest: Organiser spotted. 310921
Reposted by Matthew RedheadRev Peter W Nimmo @peternimmo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The far right are Vichyists and Quislings. An occasional thread 1217
Reposted by Matthew RedheadKeir Giles @keirgiles.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Inevitably, lots of speculation over the possible instigators of the operation disrupted near RAF Fairford. Pointless at present because of the wide choice available. (Iran? Russia? Russia pretending to be Iran? Home-grown far-left "activists"?) We will know more in due course, but for now - 187314
Reposted by Matthew RedheadKeir Giles @keirgiles.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I’ll be on BBC News at 1400 to talk about this. Apparently I am a “safe pair of hands” who “won’t speculate on air”. Makes me wonder who else they have already asked and what they said… 5223
Matthew Redhead @matthewrr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I was delighted to see Andrew Lownie talk about how he researched and wrote “Entitled” on Friday evening last week at a meeting of The Sohemian Society. He is a fascinating and brave man, and was expertly interviewed by Ross Macfarlane. An inspiring event about the importance and power of research. 011
Reposted by Matthew Redhead𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 27/09/2026Now let’s resume talking about Epstein. 606124633772
Reposted by Matthew RedheadSam @samdeane.eurosky.social · 28/09/2026I have frozen the plums that were in the icebox and which I bought to make plum crumble Forgive me I didn't get round to making it 061
Reposted by Matthew RedheadDan of the Year @downwithdan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Ah yes the circle of life 14298051642
Reposted by Matthew RedheadKeir Giles @keirgiles.bsky.social · 28/09/2026In breaking news this morning: coverage of the RAF Fairford incident is punctuated by a BBC journalist who finds life outside London so bizarre and alien that he has to explain to people what waking up in the countryside is like in the live feed. 1312516
Reposted by Matthew RedheadBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"The Chinese are actively destroying the US global position while the US president bows and scrapes." phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/its-not-th... 21451114
Reposted by Matthew RedheadSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Thank God Reform is standing up for masked, knife-wielding, ex-cons. Society's most marginalised group. 22936178
Reposted by Matthew RedheadReuters @reuters.com · 25/09/2026Man appears in London court accused of providing Russian intelligence with drone factory details reut.rs/4iIe6Fjreut.rsMan appears in London court accused of providing Russian intelligence with drone factory detailsA British man will go on trial next year accused of providing information about factories which manufacture drones and offering to sabotage them on behalf of Russian intelligence, a London court was told on Friday. 13015
Reposted by Matthew RedheadGeneral Boles @generalboles.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"ok Andy, now Keir's won you a big majority but he's out the game, so do you want to risk it all for a hung parliament and a tumble dryer" 918541
Reposted by Matthew RedheadNeil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026 1274
Reposted by Matthew RedheadRoger Luckhurst @theprofrog.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Ok which of you bastards put acid in my tea? 1113