Reposted by Dan AhernSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This mindset is the least we deserve from a leader. Of course it has to be turned into action. But this kind of ambition and love for the country, this kind of personal but positive vision is what takes people with you. How feeble-minded Farage and Badenoch seem. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... 471066242
Reposted by Dan AhernSue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 12hWe're constantly hearing that EU countries wouldn't want the UK back in the EU after all the trouble we've caused. That's simply not true. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukBurnham considers second Brexit referendum as France and Spain urge UK to rejoin EUBritain would be welcomed back into the EU ‘with open arms’, Spain’s prime minister says 149234
Reposted by Dan AhernCornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 20h“Macron welcomed Burnham’s comments. “Welcome back,” the French president said…If the British want to come back and if the prime minister is moving in that direction, I think that is very good news, both for his country and for the Europeans.” Brexit www.theguardian.com/politics/202...?theguardian.comNo 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EUSenior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit 0184
Reposted by Dan AhernGraham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 23hElectoral/constitutional reform, rejoin the EU, a national care service, devolution of resources and power from Westminster, public control of essential utilities, empowerment of communities and ensuring no one is enslaved by poverty, ignorance, or conformity. If they back it, vote for it! 0247
Reposted by Dan AhernRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 23hIt's more than 8 years since there was a majority for Brexit. This seems like a no-brainer, but I'm bloody glad plans are being made. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comNo 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EUSenior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit 1940659
Reposted by Dan AhernSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026“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... 22677248
Reposted by Dan AhernCornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 20hVOTE HERE! “POLL: Should the UK rejoin the EU? Andy Burnham says Brexit has done 'more harm than good'” www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news...manchestereveningnews.co.ukPOLL: Should the UK rejoin the EU? PM says Brexit has done 'more harm than good'The Prime Minister said he would look at the "pros and cons" of all options including rejoining the European Union 32312
Reposted by Dan AhernAdam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 21hAndy Burnham has broken the taboo on prime ministers being open to the UK rejoining the EU. It's a really important moment for our country. The inescapable truth is that the UK cannot achieve decent growth and fund the public services the public demands without EU alignment. 57675148
Reposted by Dan AhernCornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 20h“British Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the prospect of Britain rejoining the EU in an interview earlier on Wednesday, which Macron described as "excellent news" and a "good decision"…"We would open our arms [to Britain]," Sanchez said.” Brexit disaster www.reuters.com/world/china/...reuters.comSpain, France align on welcoming UK back to EU, strengthening China trade defencesSpain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and France's President Emmanuel Macron expressed enthusiasm on Wednesday for Britain rejoining the EU, and agreed Europe must strengthen its trade defences again... 13811
Reposted by Dan AhernCornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 20h“YouGov suggesting Labour could more than double its seat total if it went into the next election promising to rejoin…the influential Institute for Public Policy Research will release a paper calling for the country to rejoin” Brexit is a disaster www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comNo 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EUSenior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit 34521
Reposted by Dan AhernFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 30/09/2026President Macron, "Brexit has cost the UK 8% of GDP.. Brexit is the biggest lie of the last 30 years" My view: Brexit was sold as a route to greater prosperity: less bureaucracy, more money, new trade opportunities Instead, Britain put new barriers between itself and its largest trading market. 24818247
Reposted by Dan AhernFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 30/09/2026President Macron, "Welcome back" "If, indeed, the British want to return, and if the Prime Minister is moving in that direction, I think that is very good news both for his country and for Europeans." 14459115
Reposted by Dan AhernProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 13hSwiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies "…in its simplest form, what we see right now is that we took an ice cube out of the fridge and it's just melting in front of our eyes." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 210977
Reposted by Dan AhernBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 30/09/2026🚨 We’re calling on Ofcom to open a formal investigation into Nigel Farage presenting GB News shows and whether his programme on 15 September 2026 was within the rules on impartiality ⚠️ Broadcasters are required to present news in an impartial manner, without political bias.bestforbritain.orgFarage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain 32951400
Reposted by Dan AhernRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 16h25th Amendment? We can’t even get network news to air it or even mention it. It’s a massive national media coverup to hide the fact the we have an addled president. 890156714689
Reposted by Dan AhernDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 27/09/2026BREAKING: 94 year old Jewish human rights barrister, Margaret Owen arrested under the Terrorism Act outside Andy Burnham’s Labour Party conference. UK taxpayers are funding these arrests while masked men terrorise the streets in coastal towns. Lift The Ban on Palestine Action. 18772063002
Reposted by Dan AhernPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Private equity controlled TalkTalk, UK's 4th largest broadband provider, facing administration. Loaded with debt by PE, asset-stripped, low investment, poor service. PE control of essential services damages economy and national security. Neoliberals eye a bailout.lbc.co.ukNational security concerns as broadband giant TalkTalk 'could go into administration within days' | LBCSecurity officials are warning that the Ministry of Defence could be impacted if the telecom provider goes under 25222109
Reposted by Dan AhernShaun Pinner @shaunpinner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This is Russia. They only hit military targets, apparently, and are denazifying and saving the Russian speakers. I call it murder, frankly. 1016267
Reposted by Dan AhernMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Netanyahu was booed as he began his United Nations General Assembly speech. Many delegations walked out of the hall. Netanyahu: “Before I begin, just a quick announcement: if there are any other moral cowards who haven't yet left this hall, please do so now.” 82640160
Reposted by Dan AhernOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Oh I think we can do better than that. And more to the point I think we will. I doubt Reform will win many seats come next election. Most people hate them. 2533757
Reposted by Dan AhernBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 24/09/2026Our megapoll with YouGov shows that more than 99% of GB constituencies want to rejoin the EU. We spoke with people in Holborn and St Pancras, where a by-election is taking place next week. They confirmed that a party that putting EU membership in its manifesto would win their votes. 18594189
Reposted by Dan AhernTim Schofield 🌹 @timschofield.org.uk · 24/09/2026Nigel Farage says an attack on Russia pushing disinformation in the UK is an attack on Reform UK When they tell you who they are, believe them. 20824267
Reposted by Dan AhernJeffrey Winfield 💙 🌈 🫂 🫘 🏳️🌈 @maverickhammed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🚨 In just a few days his ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ grocery drive has brought together thousands of Texans. James Talarico is proud to announce that his campaign has collected over 20,000 pounds of groceries for working Texas. 🔹Talarico organizes MASSIVE grocery drive for Texans. @jamestalarico.bsky.socialyoutu.beJames Talarico organizes MASSIVE grocery drive for TexansYouTube video by James Talarico 9249241492
Reposted by Dan AhernMadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Happening Now: New Yorkers are taking to the streets to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza and to protest Netanyahu’s visit to the United Nations. As Netanyahu takes the UN stage New Yorkers are stand fully in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Stay tuned for part 2. 341116400
Reposted by Dan AhernPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Tory leader Badenoch registers gift of £8,177 for Murdoch meeting in Greece. Travelling abroad to beg favours from Murdoch. What has she promised him? I wonder how far she has travelled specifically to meet victims of Tory austerity, real wage cuts and people queuing at hospitals and food banks.bbc.co.ukBadenoch registers gift of £8,177 for Murdoch meetingThe Murdochs' News Corp company paid for flights and accommodation for the Conservative leader and her husband to travel to Greece. 22393176
Reposted by Dan AhernCeleste Headlee @celesteheadlee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026So, Banksy bought a used yacht, repaired it and retrofitted it to serve as a rescue boat to save migrants in the central Mediterranean. The whole project cost the artist $860,000. Since 2020, the boat has saved more than 3,800 people. londondaily.com/banksy-funds...londondaily.comBanksy funds refugee rescue boat operating in Mediterranean - London DailyExclusive: UK artist finances bright pink motor yacht that set sail in secrecy to avoid being intercepted by authorities 396392560
Reposted by Dan AhernMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 24/09/2026California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) said Thursday that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco (R) will face “legal consequences” after the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled that his seizure of roughly 650,000 ballots violated state law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comCalifornia Attorney General vows ‘legal consequences’ for GOP sheriff who seized ballotsThe ballot seizure case highlights the risks to democracy when election deniers in positions of authority abuse their power to interfere with vote counting. Bianco seized an estimated 650,000 ballots ... 57892102801
Reposted by Dan AhernPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics. Like Blair, Cameron, Clegg, Mandelson, hired to open govt networks to companies and corporate capture of the state. They sell political capital built with public money. What do we get in return?theguardian.comTom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive LewisWhen a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trust, says Labour MP Clive Lewis 29660302
Reposted by Dan AhernGreg Jenner (Historian) @gregjenner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026www.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.comNHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessmentsPatient groups decry ‘scandalous’ delays as four integrated care boards take step due to soaring demand for diagnoses 8435
Reposted by Dan AhernCornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 25/09/2026“trade with Europe has become a maze of red tape…Small businesses which are central to our local communities…have felt this burden most acutely…essential we have frictionless trade with our nearest & largest market…by joining the single market...” #Brexit disaster www.cityam.com/brexit-has-h...cityam.comBrexit has held back investment for a generationAn “Investable Britain” requires a stable and competitive tax environment, regulatory clarity, dynamic capital markets, and a long-term growth strategy capable of supporting companies from early-stage... 14716
Reposted by Dan AhernJames Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Ken Paxton keeps dodging debates. So I’m challenging him to a debate on Fox News — his safe space. I’ll go into the lion’s den. I know what I believe and I’m not afraid of hard questions. Ken has been running from accountability his whole life. It’s time to stop running. 743173797
Reposted by Dan AhernCornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 25/09/2026“In attempt to calculate the loss of trade with the EU after Brexit, the IPPR thinktank said many companies have given up selling goods to the EU…governments failed to secure a mutual recognition agreement that would avoid the extra administration costs” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comUK ‘losing up to £6.5bn a year in EU trade’ without post-Brexit product dealIPPR finds failure to align testing standards costing 0.18% of national income and has seen companies abandon exporting to EU 23313
Reposted by Dan AhernKaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Men have NO business telling women anything about their bodies or abortion. This woman ATE him up. 57993762578
Reposted by Dan AhernOliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 24/09/2026"A senator in Vermont has noticed who is buying Reform. Why do you think so many British papers haven't?" via Very Brexit Problems 191796793
Reposted by Dan AhernThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026⚡️JUST NOW: MASS UN WALKOUT ON NETANYAHU 937177933715
Reposted by Dan AhernAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Room empties out at the UN as Netanyahu begins his speech. 1883285706970
Reposted by Dan Ahernjoelunchpail.bsky.social @joelunchpail.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The city of Moscow is currently being buzzed heavily by Ukrainian drones. No pictures yet. 242566
Reposted by Dan AhernSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Where do Farage’s loyalties lie? Let’s ask Nathan Gill. Farage needs misinformation for power. He distorts, pays for biased polling, works for crypto billionaires/foreign money… He wants chaos and rage. This is a sulky footstamp at having his toys taken away. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nigel-...huffingtonpost.co.ukNigel Farage Has Attacked The Government's Plans For A New Russia Misinformation UnitThe Reform UK leader claimed it is “targeted directly” at his party. 53571235
Reposted by Dan AhernCornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 25/09/2026“The gap between Britain’s food and drink exports and imports has neared its highest this century, as a combination of Brexit, war in the Middle East and US tariffs dented deliveries overseas while imports soared.” www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comUK food and drink trade deficit largest since 2000 at £21bnIndustry leaders call on government to protect homegrown produce in the interest of national security 11411
Reposted by Dan AhernWear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Actress Susan Sarandon being arrested earlier today for protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. One is speaking out against genocide, one is committing it. One was arrested, one was not. 872286048250
Reposted by Dan AhernSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026“Between 2019 and 2025, export volumes slumped 31 per cent as Brexit added border checks and trade complexity, pushing up costs for businesses” … and threatening our food security. Why TF would *anyone* want this for our businesses and our country? giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comBrexit and Donald Trump’s tariffs push UK’s food and drink trade deficit to £21bnIn the first half of 2026, the sector’s export volumes fell 11.7% to hit their third-lowest level on record 29475199
Reposted by Dan AhernBellingcat @bellingcat.com · 22/09/2026A UN fact-finding mission has claimed that a Feb. 28 missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, that killed more than 150 people likely constitutes a war crime. Bellingcat was the first to identify the weapon that hit the school as a US Tomahawk missile.youtube.comVideo Analysis Shows Two Waves of Bombings in Iran Elementary School StrikeYouTube video by Bellingcat 3288129
Reposted by Dan AhernJennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...arstechnica.comTrump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissentTrump adopts Scalia’s ire for feds protecting populations of endangered animals. 074
Reposted by Dan AhernTim Smedley @timsmedley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The likes of Richard Tice think we should just enjoy global warming and crack open the English wine. The reality for British farmers, however, is much different: medium.com/the-new-clim...medium.comWhen Even Sheep Start StrugglingClimate change is starting to effect the animals we least expected, in the places we once thought of as ‘havens’ 2148
Reposted by Dan AhernThe Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 22/09/2026Are you a researcher with an interest in ecosystems, climate science and biodiversity conservation? Register now to join our upcoming scientific meeting in London on the topic of forecasting ecological dynamics. royalsociety.org/science-even... 1911
Reposted by Dan AhernMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Trump approval rating drops to 32%, a record low with Reuters. Support among Republicans is down nine points in a week.reuters.comEXCLUSIVE: Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll findsPresident Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% - the lowest of his political career - as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost of living amid the unpopular Iran war, a new ... 2425653
Reposted by Dan AhernSustainable Farming @sustainablefarming.bsky.social · 21/09/2026An excellent new video with Benedict Cumberbatch explaining how we can sustainably live on Earth. Already in the first 6 minutes we see the devastating effects on farming from pesticide use since the 1980s: we now have to hand pollinate crops because the bees are gone. 14721