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Nick McIntosh

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Flâneur. Law. International Affairs. Human Rights. Personal views.

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Nick McIntosh @nickmcintosh.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
What a moment. Immeasurably happy. 🎉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
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Hungary election: Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in power as opposition heads for landslide - follow live
The long-serving prime minister concedes defeat to Péter Magyar, who has promised closer EU ties and an anti-corruption drive.
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Nick McIntosh @nickmcintosh.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Another weekend lost to assignments. Friends, family, life..... www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlQt...
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Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again - 1973 (Subtitles PT/ENG)
YouTube video by Irineu Damo - Traduções 2
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
NEW How Palantir captured the Ministry of Defence How a close read of public domain documents show how MoD was commercially colonised by Palantir By me, at FT www.ft.com/content/5207...
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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
This Hungarian veto is poised to trigger outrage because: - The loan was agreed at the highest level by EU leaders - Hungary secured an opt-out through enhanced cooperation - Ukraine needs the money no later than April - Von der Leyen and Costa will be in Kyiv next week for the fourth anniversary
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 20/02/2026
He's not taking it well you guys
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The Supreme Court's remarkable ruling against tariffs is another sign that Trumpist nationalism is in crisis. Tariffs and deportations are key pillars of Trumpism. Both are major fiascos. Both have caused his approval to crater. Trumpism is failing. New piece: newrepublic.com/article/2068...
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Trump’s Epic Loss on Tariffs Is Even Worse for Him than You Think
The Supreme Court’s stunning invalidation of most of the president’s tariffs is another sign that Trumpist populist nationalism is in crisis.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 20/02/2026
Choose your own adventure.
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Sander Tordoir @sandertordoir.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
We advance the moderate bull case for the international role of the euro. But of course, euro internationalsation faces clear limits. The euro’s Achilles heel is the lack of a deep capital market. The world also cannot simply convert existing dollar reserves into euros. 1/
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Sources tell Guardian they were aware of the woman’s complaint against Goodwin and that GB News had undertaken an inquiry. One source said: “She was very upset at the time, and her colleagues were upset on her behalf that she was so distressed by the situation.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin faced GB News complaint over colleague’s claim of ‘inappropriate comments’
Exclusive: Nigel Farage understood to have known of grievance against byelection candidate, whose lawyer described it as resolved ‘minor workplace matter’ of miscommunication
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Craig Harrington @craigipedia.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Donald Trump suggests the Supreme Court is a conspiracy of traitors: "They're very unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution. It's my opinion that the Court has been swayed by foreign interests and a political movement that is far smaller than people would ever think."
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Charlie Robertson @frontiercharlie.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Useful piece on what comes next after the Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's tariffs blog.freshfields.us/post/102mig3...
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What comes next if SCOTUS strikes down Trump’s tariffs?
If the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS, or the Court) strikes down President Trump’s tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), ...
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Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Interest in Canada in the partnership with the EU seems to be definitely growing. Here is an article in Canadian newspaper Le Devoir (from Quebec, so in French) with a few comments from me on the EU-Canada Security and Defence Partnership and what the participation in SAFE could mean:
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Le Canada et l’Europe resserrent leur alliance
Face à un ordre mondial bousculé, Ottawa et Bruxelles coopèrent davantage en matière de sécurité.
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Poland's prime minister announces his country intends to place land mines along its eastern border with Russia as Warsaw today officials exits the Ottawa Convention. www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/p...
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Poland prepares to mine Russian border after exit from Ottawa treaty
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has unveiled the Bluszcz weapons system, saying Warsaw could lay mines along its eastern border with Russia within 48 hours.
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Though constituency polls always need to be taken with a lot of salt, this does fit with what I've heard from campaigns - that's it's three-way toss up and no one can call it.
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Woah.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 20/02/2026
UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves
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UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves
Largest January total since records began in 1993 is sharp reversal from December’s £11.6bn deficit * Business live – latest updates The UK government has posted the biggest ever budget surplus, official figures show, after a large boost in self-assessment and capital gains tax receipts. In a boost for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in the run-up to her spring statement next month, public sector finances recorded a surplus of £30.4bn at the start of the year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This was £15.9bn higher than the surplus recorded in January 2025. Continue reading...
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The absolute arrogance.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Jenrick is such a hilariously inept buffoon.
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Zachary Levenson @grundrza.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Yesterday, those who teach Intro to Sociology at Florida colleges (as opposed to universities) received a ready-made curriculum from the state and were ordered to teach it. Yes, you read that correctly. The *state* is enforcing a curriculum on college profs, complete w/ the following restrictions:
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Jo Kibble (Political Animal) @politicanimal.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The photographer’s finger hovers over the red-eye reduction button in the editing software. Just this once, maybe not, he thinks.
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Vince Mpls @vincempls.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
March 27, 1936: Portraits of the Führer are raised on official buildings across Berlin. This one at the Potsdamer Railway Station reads "Freedom - Peace"
black and white photo taken at night of the grand facade of the railway station with a huge picture of hitler covering the central portion. construction equipment can be seen. A few people are milling about.
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Tyler McBrien @tylermcbrien.com · 19/02/2026
🧵👇(1/5) The Global Human Rights Clinic & Immigrants' Rights Clinic at @uchicagolaw.bsky.social recently submitted a complaint to two UN special rapporteurs "regarding systemic and rapidly intensifying violations of the rights of immigration attorneys, judges, and non-citizens" in the U.S.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19/02/2026
Ossoff: "If you live in a major democracy, and the nation's spy chief is showing up at raids on sensitive election sites, something has gone wrong."
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
What is misconduct in public office? New explainer, by me at New Statesman www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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What is misconduct in public office?
An ancient offence under English common law, its modern incarnation dates back to a 2004 case
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The last senior royal to ever be "arrested" was Charles I in 1647. So Andrew has at least provided us with a pub quiz question after all these years of "dedicated public duty".
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
History will be aghast at how today's Americans tolerated and empowered someone who was this openly corrupt.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The executive jet that DHS says it needs has a “bedroom with a queen bed, showers, a kitchen, four large flat-screen TVs and even a bar ..” @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
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Scott Shapiro @scottjshapiro.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
UK: Prince Andrew arrested. South Korea: Former President Yoon sentenced for life. Brazil: Former President Bolsonaro serving a 27-year sentence. USA: President Trump demands $10 billion payout from taxpayers.
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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
FT exclusive: Global Counsel, the advisory firm founded by Lord Peter Mandelson, is set to go into administration as soon as Friday in the wake of revelations about the former peer and Jeffrey Epstein, its staff have been told. www.ft.com/content/ad5d...
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Gordon Brown says he has submitted a five page letter to UK police forces, providing new information about the Epstein files, in order to help "secure justice for trafficked girls and women"
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Matt Burgess (WIRED) @mattburgess1.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
While this Freedom[dot]Gov domain now shows a holding page—saying "reclaim your human right to free expression"—it also appears to be the same US government domain that was used for a 'Victory in Iraq' site more than two decades ago Archived version: web.archive.org/web/20040110...
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WWW.FREEDOM.GOV
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
She never lived to see this moment, but it’s worth remembering that none of this would have happened without Virginia Giuffre. She had the courage to speak out against power and privilege when it was just her word against Andrew’s. Thanks to her, justice & accountability may finally have its day.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
It's an excellent piece. The answer to how the likes of Ridley thrive is very simple. He's an Eton educated Oxford graduate who is also a hereditary peer. He may be exceptionally stupid, but that is enough in this country to cover you in armour plating and propel you onwards in your career.
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The United States has been badly out-democracied and out-rule-of-lawed by South Korea. And Brazil. In those countries, a leader who breaks a lot of laws and attempts a coup instead of leaving office when legally required faces consequences, instead of being given special treatment then power again.
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Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Quite a major political choice by the UK. There are precedents for the UK refusing to let the US use its bases for military operations, but not many.
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Roberta Metsola @president.europarl.europa.eu · 19/02/2026
The European Union has now officially designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of the Iranian regime as a terrorist organisation.
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Matt Steinglass @mattsteinglass.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
It is notable that Andrew has been arrested for "misconduct in public office", which is precisely what the US Supreme Court decided no American president can ever be charged with.
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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Statement from HM The King after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor:
STATEMENT FROM HIS MAJESTY THE KING

I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.
Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.
Charles R.
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Michelle Ye Hee Lee @myhlee.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Ousted South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison for insurrection www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
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Ousted South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for insurrection
While the court denied prosecutors’ request for the death penalty, the life sentence imposed on Yoon Suk Yeol is a pivotal moment for South Korea’s democracy.
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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 19/02/2026
BBC reporting that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. There is no precedent for a senior member of the royal family being placed under arrest in modern British history. A seismic moment for the monarchy.
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Bluesky Jan @janetleicester.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Bedford CC dealing with the bigots like an absolute boss.
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CarolineJMolloy @carolinejmolloy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The best time to leave X was quite a long time ago. The second best time is today.
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Arthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
“Cultivating resistance”. It’s in their National Security Strategy
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Hannah Keenan @hannahkeenan.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Antonia Romeo appointed as cabinet secretary - @alexgathomas.bsky.social and I wrote last week about the challenges ahead for her and what lessons need to be taken from Wormald's tenure: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/next...
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Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service
Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
AXIOS: “The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon.” Is Iran in the Epstein files? www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Keep reading articles about how impossible it is to be a successful centre/left PM these days. And then I look at Mark Carney...
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The X factor for durably shifting political views www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The political effects of X’s feed algorithm - Nature
Among users initially on a chronological feed, 7 weeks of exposure to X’s algorithmic feed in 2023 shifted political attitudes and account-following behaviour in a more conservative direction compared...
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🎃GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE🎃 @golikehellmachine.com · 18/02/2026
lots of other people pointing out that the part about who is posting to the account is a lie, which is true, but it’s also a lie that whatever the president’s social media account posts is the admin’s policy, because that’s not how policy works
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 18/02/2026
"The Shadow President," @andykroll.bsky.social's deep dive into Russell Vought, has just won a George Polk award for political reporting. The piece chronicles Vought’s rise from the Senate mailroom to his position as one of the most influential players in the Trump administration. Read it here:
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Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
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