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Nick Anstead @nickanstead.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Clive Lewis has always been one of the most thoughtful and interesting person on the Labour left. This article on how Britain responds to the challenge Trump poses to the Western security architecture is therefore well worth reading. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

theguardian.com

Britain must see being ditched by Donald Trump for what it really is: a great opportunity | Clive Lewis

A line has been crossed. There is a bold way to think again about our defence, social spending and foreign policy, says Labour MP Clive Lewis

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Joffiecakes @joffie.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Just fyi, if you take issue with using other ppl’s preferred pronouns, then you _have_ to believe that you know *all of those ppl better than they know themselves - which, in turn, means that you’re an abject dumbass and you need to shut the fuck up because you’re failing at life. You’re welcome

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Europe has had nearly a decade to respond to the Trump threat. It has utterly failed to do so. We can't pretend anymore. US leadership is gone. You cannot hide in their embrace. Europe either stands up for itself now or it serves itself to Russia piecemeal.

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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

There are always times in politics where both sides of the aisle have to come together. Badenoch cannot handle that, she needs to use fictitious "culture wars" battles, because she can't comprehend real world issues which require unity. It is just appalling politics, as much as anything else.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 11/02/2025

I deeply regret the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum exports. The EU will act to safeguard its economic interests. We will protect our workers, businesses and consumers. Read more → europa.eu/!9TPG6B

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Ruth Watson @ruthwatson.eurosky.social · 04/02/2025

Wow! What a scam! How many more are using the same* techniques? Good detective work by Dan Neidle. Who's going after this story @vicderbyshire.bsky.social @kayburley.bsky.social @newsagents.bsky.social *Obvs, not Michelle Mone and her ilk. They just operate in plain sight with apparent impunity..

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

We've created something precious in Europe. We should protect it. And here it is when you want to be a part of it. To quote Michel Barnier, you know the terms. 9 bsky.app/profile/nial...

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

None of this lonely sycophancy, negotiating and risk would be happening if it weren’t for Brexit. It’s backed us into a corner, forcing us to spend huge amounts of time and resource trying to pick up scraps and protect our best interests. @davidheniguk.bsky.social describes the grim dilemma well.

The Times

Rachel Reeves: Britain needs a dose of Trump positivity
The Labour chancellor thinks it's time for Britain to quit the slow lane and learn something from the US president

The i paper

Starmer and Trump's not-so special relationship spells trouble for NHS and security
The Prime Minister is keen not to get sucked in to the daily drama of the Trump administration but will have to work on relations with the US - and the rest of the world

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David Henig, a trade expert at the European Centre For International Political Economy, warned the UK against watering down its own standards or taking too soft a line on tech to avoid tariffs, warning it could jeopardise the Brexit reset: "The UK government needs to be ready with both the offer of specific deals and retaliatory tariffs given the sheer
unpredictability of Trump - but make sure not to compromise the UK regulatory approach or relations with European trade partners in particular."

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Lauren Saint-Onge @lsaintonge.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I don't know who he is but he seemed so angry with me that I had to paint him.

A painting of a blue bird looking very disgruntled.

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Stephen McBarron @stevemc.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats' “Nothing to see here” says Zuckerberg (quite literally if you’re looking for information about the Democrats - over 3 million results if you search Republican. How odd?)! #bbcpm

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Arno Rosenfeld @arnorosenfeld.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

You can see the whole slideshow, with details of how they plan to ID anonymous Wikipedia editors, here: forward.com/wp-content/u...

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Arno Rosenfeld @arnorosenfeld.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Scoop: I obtained a confidential presentation outlining how a major conservative think tanks plans to go after volunteer editors on Wikipedia who it says are "abusing their position" and promoting antisemitism forward.com/news/686797/...

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Scoop: Heritage Foundation plans to ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors

The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat antisemitism.

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Pawel Swidlicki @pswidlicki.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The flippant/snarky tone of Playbook works better for Westminster village nonsense than for child sex abuse

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Rafael Behr @rafaelbehr.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Interesting and fruitful excursion by @pmdfoster.bsky.social into the deep end of post-Brexit trade/regulation align-or-innovate dilemma. www.ft.com/content/90f7...

ft.com

UK delays gene editing plans in push for Brexit reset

[FREE TO READ] Brussels warns that current British plans not compatible with agreement to cut border checks

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Peter Foster @pmdfoster.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Party politics aside, @KemiBadenoch has a duty to defend *British* democracy which -- as @rafaelbehr correctly observes -- she has failed to do. Odd decision and a weak look, IMO, since proud Brits don't take kindly to being bossed by American tech bros. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Rafael Behr @rafaelbehr.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

We may need a new word to encompass this potent cocktail of cowardice and stupidity.

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General Boles @generalboles.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Did not expect to spend 2025 fighting for the Danish Free Army to defend Greenland from the Americans but here we all are.

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 21/12/2024

The arts in Glasgow today: a city’s creative heart in peril from funding cuts | Dr David Manderson

bylines.scot

Publish and perish

The arts in Glasgow today: a city’s creative heart in peril from funding cuts

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Appalling. 77-year-old climate protestor, Gaie Delap, has been recalled to prison over Christmas because her wrists are too small for a tag to be fitted. @goodlawproject.bsky.social are supporting Gaie to challenge this cruel decision. Here's how you can help👇 goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...

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Stop unlawful detention for ill-fitting tags | Good Law Project

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

REP. JEFFRIES: “The Musk-Johnson proposal is not serious. It's laughable. Extreme Maga Republicans are driving us to a government shutdown.”

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Brendan May @brendanmay.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Funny that we are allowed to know the name of Prince Andrew’s foreign spy friend, but not where Prince Andrew gets his money or how much tax he pays. Britain is the greatest democracy on earth etc etc.

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Julie Houston @julesahouston.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The UK has been forced to review exports of F-35 warplane components after admitting Israel “not committed to complying” with international law. @glanlaw.bsky.social #CeasefireNOW #Gaza #Palestine #GazaGenocide #GazaCeasefire ##FreePalestine www.glanlaw.org/single-post/...

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UK Government Forced to Make New Decision on F-35 Exports

The UK forced to review exports of F-35 warplane components after admitting Israel “not committed to complying” with international law.

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Anderson is an idiot. A nasty idiot. Reform is a cesspit. A bunch of total wankers, funded by rich buffoons and bastards. It’s all a total grift. British people being scammed in plain sight; their fears and prejudices being harvested for power. Repulsive. liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/bat...

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Battle of the Somme vs periods: Lee Anderson has no idea how stupid he sounds

We've all fantasised about delivering the ultimate comeback - nonchalantly dropping a one-liner that effortlessly exposes the person you're talking to as an idiot. And if his recent X activity is anything to go by, Reform UK MP Lee Anderson is no exception: "Women deal with periods, pregnancy, and menopause. What do men have to deal with?" posted user Jessica M.
"Try the Battle of The Somme" retorted Anderson; I can practically feel his arched eyebrow radiating through my screen.

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Said Sami @saidsami.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Once Elected... Simply summed up beautifully👌👏

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

The superior Chamber is now on BlueSky

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Wow. This is important. Now on BlueSky House of Commons bsky.app/profile/hous... House of Lords bsky.app/profile/hous... It’s happening👏

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

We’re all ears. What is this “fundamental reform”? And given that Labour’s manifesto was completely silent on how it intended to approach the crisis in the courts, what mandate does it have to fundamentally change the way we do criminal justice?

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Dunno about Lee Anderson, but I just about manage my monthly Battle of the Somme with mega doses of ibuprofen

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Emma Kennedy @emmakennedy.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I have no idea why Prince William is sitting down with a rapist and convicted felon. I don’t give a single shit he’s a working Royal. When men sit down with rapists and smile for cameras you’re normalising rape.

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Lina Srivastava @linasrivastava.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Yeremi Colino was 18. He was an immigrant. He was killed after being asked if he spoke English. The NYPD isn't investigating his murder or the attempted murder of the person with him as a hate crime, and there is no reward offered. Thank you for raising this, Anil.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Oh it’s super clear now, Elon.

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