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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2h

But I would be in favour of adopting the €. The additional economic benefit to the UK, on top of the benefit of rejoining the EU, would be in the order of £50B/yr. But it would make the little Englanders froth at the mouth

James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2h

The UK's opt outs have been estimated to have been worth ~£7B/yr, vastly outweighed by the £100B/yr cost of Brexit.
Like Denmark & Sweden, the UK would technically be obliged to adopt the €, but could avoid this by not joining the ERM.
€ & rebates would be discussed in re-entry negotiations

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 3h

That is a matter for negotiation, but in any case the UK will be better off in than out, even without the previous favourable terms.p

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 5h

I do not wish to jump to conclusions, but I have a suspicion that improving the provision of mental health services might be more effective

James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 17h

But it does lend credence to those who falsely suggest that membership of the ECHR is against the UK's interests - so bolstering support for Reform rather than weakening it

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 17h

Keir Starmer is a barrister he knows this. He's just making noise in a vain attempt to attract Reform voters - it won't work

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 17h

No it won't. Slight changes won't stop people appealing & will only affect the results of a handful of those that do. ~5000 are expelled /yr. 2.5% is about 125 people. How many of these use the ECHR in their appeal & how many of those will have the result changed by this slight change, 5, 10?

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 20h

Israel top military lawyer arrested after she admitted leaking video of soldiers’ abuse

Rightwing politicians and pundits have called the soldiers accused of attack on Palestinian detainee ‘heroes’ and military investigators traitors Police in Israel have arrested and detained the military’s top legal officer after she admitted leaking footage of soldiers allegedly attacking a Palestinian detainee and then in effect lying about her actions to Israel’s high court. The military advocate general, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, said in a resignation letter last week that she had authorised publication of the video to defuse attacks on military investigators and prosecutors working on the case. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 19h

Well that answers the age-old question!

James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 19h

Which one?

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 19h

It's going to be Mill Road, isn't it?

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 1d

I had a tumble as a teenager - somersaulted over the handlebars, clipped my head on the tarmac, landed on my feet. I still carry the scar. If I'd worn a helmet, would the additional cms have converted a glancing blow into full contact with resulting neck injury etc? It's impossible to know of course

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 1d

Harold Shipman

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

About time

James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

I worked on Cluster off and on for more than 15 years. Helping to build the sensors for the PEACE instrument, for the original mission, then Phoenix & Cluster II, before moving to Darmstadt to join the Flight Control Team. Sad to see it end, very proud of my contribution to a ground-breaking mission

ESA Space Science @science.esa.int · 5d

Join us from 19:00 CET for the live premiere of 'Seas of the Sun: The story of Cluster' 🍿

#ESACluster scientists & engineers, as well as the filmmakers will be waiting for your questions in the live chat.

Watch here👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go_r...

Heads up @esww2025.bsky.social #ESWW2025

🔭 🧪 ☀️

Seas of the Sun: The story of Cluster (Full documentary)

YouTube video by European Space Agency, ESA

www.youtube.com

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ESA Space Science @science.esa.int · 5d

Join us from 19:00 CET for the live premiere of 'Seas of the Sun: The story of Cluster' 🍿

#ESACluster scientists & engineers, as well as the filmmakers will be waiting for your questions in the live chat.

Watch here👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go_r...

Heads up @esww2025.bsky.social #ESWW2025

🔭 🧪 ☀️

Seas of the Sun: The story of Cluster (Full documentary)

YouTube video by European Space Agency, ESA

www.youtube.com

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

Someone I used to work with had helped to survey La Palma when it was under consideration as a site for the JCMT. He said that it was the most spectacular place he'd ever been to. It's still on my bucket list

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

In Germany! - ha ha!
I'm getting to grips with this new-fangled social media thing 😁

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

Labour probably won't do well in Germany either 😁

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, England and Wales - I thought I was answering on a completely unrelated thread, ooops

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

Germany

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

"Asking individuals to spend money on helmets, lights, and reflective gear without investing in better transit culture ignores the fact that the real danger to cyclists comes from behind the wheel, not from behind handlebars"

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

"know that cycle helmets really only protect against grazes and scrapes, and precious little else, please will you stop with the “My mate crashed his bike and smashed up his helmet. If it wasn’t for his helmet, his skull would’ve been smashed” stories, as they simply are not true"
- exactly!

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

I usually wear a helmet & track mitts for the same reason - I'd rather they make contact with the tarmac than my skin, but I doubt either would save my life. On balance you're probably a bit safer wearing one, but it'll make bugger all difference if you're hit by a truck
slate.com/technology/2...

In the ’80s, We Decided Bike Helmets Make Riders Safe. Cyclists Have Paid for It Ever Since.

Some cyclists refuse to wear helmets on principle. They have their reasons.

slate.com

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James Godfrey @jamesgodfrey.bsky.social · 2d

Local elections in May

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