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LittleGravitas, →EU immigrant, UK→ emigrant, anti-Brexit @catanonim.me · Mar 13
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I just want to set out where I am at, today.

Literate. Argued. Logical. Evidence-based. With passion. I delete when wrong.

EU federalist Brit, resident and At Home in 🇪🇸. Give me my fkn EU citizenship back!

I hate fascists, authoritarians, populists, far right, with a passion...
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fascinatorfun.bsky.social
“It was only after Miller’s podcaster wife, Katie, tweeted an image of Greenland covered in the American flag with the single word “soon”, that Trump started talking about it again. ”
February 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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fascinatorfun.bsky.social
But why “the most dangerous man”? He has much more power now than in the first term.

“Miller has personally drafted or edited every executive order Trump has signed in the past year. He leads meetings on everything from economic policy to the use of the military. “
February 4, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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fascinatorfun.bsky.social
This, from @samfr.bsky.social is well worth a read providing details about Stephen Miller’s background I did not previously know.

Altho’ I’d love to know more about his upbringing. This looks more at his time at late High School and Duke University

open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
The most dangerous man in America
Understanding Stephen Miller: “Trump’s Prime Minister”
open.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:26 AM
catanonim.me
McSweeney really does have to go now.

@darrenpjones.bsky.social
``` 32m ago 08.54 GMT PM agrees to release some files on Mandelson appointment Good morning. The government has agreed to release potentially a large amount of information relating to how Peter Mandelson came to be appointed ambassador to Washington. The decision marks a win for Kemi Badenoch, who forced this decision by tabling a humble address motion in the Commons which the government does not have the confidence to fully oppose. Ironically, it was Keir Starmer himself who encouraged the use of the parliamentary weapon that Badenoch is using. Opposition parties can table motions for debate, but most of them are not binding. However, if they table a humble address (“That an humble address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions to require the government to lay before this house all papers relating to” etc), and it passes, the government has to comply.
February 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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laurahunter-88.bsky.social
👏👏
February 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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fascinatorfun.bsky.social
Well done @marina-purkiss.bsky.social
“Under him (Trump), there are still millions of files that haven't been released. There is no mention of you (Reform UK) talking about women or girls unless through the lens of immigration, but here, when you’re faced with a guy who is on your side, not a peep"
February 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM
catanonim.me
~ If Reform ever wins power in Westminster, it will be because of Labour’s cowardice | George Monbiot | The Guardian ~

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/04/labour-reform-greens-splitting-vote-unfair-electoral-system
If Reform ever wins power in Westminster, it will be because of Labour’s cowardice | George Monbiot | The Guardian
Starmer could improve our unfair electoral system to stop the hard right, but he won’t. All the party has left are threats about ‘splitting the vote’, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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nialloconghaile.bsky.social
Eh, maybe stop treating the May-Johnson redlines as a bloody hadith

politico.eu POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 18h
The EU and U.K. must overcome historic gripes and "reset" their relationship to be able to work together in an increasingly uncertain world, the bloc's top parliamentarian said.
EU parliament chief calls for ‘exorcism’ of ghosts in UK ties
The “ghosts of the past” cannot be allowed to derail future cooperation, said Roberta Metsola.
www.politico.eu
February 4, 2026 at 8:54 AM
catanonim.me
Catalan (Spanish) 'False Fried' of the Day:

'Record' in Catalan does nor mean 'record' in English, but '(a) memory': something remembered, or the faculty itself.

(Spanish: recuerdo.)

[Kagi Translate]
``` record Word definition record (M) /ˈrɛkərd/ (Plural: records) noun This word maintains consistent usage over time Primary meaning An act of remembering or the faculty of remembering; memory, recollection Other meanings 1. A thing that is remembered; a memory of a past event or experience 2. A souvenir or memento; an object kept as a reminder of a person or event 3. A mark, trace, or sign left by something that has passed or occurred Examples - Tinc un bon record d'aquell viatge (I have a good memory of that trip) - Aquest anell és un record de la meva àvia (This ring is a memento from my grandmother) - El record del seu somriure em reconforta (The memory of her smile comforts me) - El record de la guerra encara perdura (The trace of the war still remains) - Un record imborrable (An indelible memory) Etymology From Vulgar Latin *recordare, from Latin recordari, meaning 'to call to mind, remember', from re- ('again') + cor ('heart'). The meaning evolved from 'to remember' to 'a memory' or 'a thing that reminds'. Notes In Catalan, 'record' primarily refers to a memory or a souvenir. It does not carry the meaning of a 'phonograph record' or 'official document' as its English counterpart does. For 'phonograph record', Catalan uses 'disc' or 'disc de vinil'. For 'official document' or 'written account', words like 'registre', 'acta', or 'document' are used. ```
February 4, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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davidallengreen.bsky.social
It will be interesting to how any charge is particularised in a way that would not also catch the common leaking of information/documents by ministers to reporters, ‘think tanks’, lobby groups, and so on.
February 4, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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goodlawproject.org
Is Mandelson's real sin that he gave confidential information to Epstein? Or that he got caught doing what so many do? Why do Ministers sell access to business people for huge 'donations'?
February 4, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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fascinatorfun.bsky.social
Oh! Do look at Global Counsel’s webpage. @roberthutton.co.uk did

“What about Global Counsel, the lobbying firm that Mandelson set up back in 2010? Its website has been scrubbed of any mention of the man who was recently listed as its “President and co-founder”.
February 4, 2026 at 8:35 AM
catanonim.me
@darrenpjones.bsky.social

~ Morgan McSweeney could be ousted over Peter Mandelson | The National ~

https://www.thenational.scot/news/25819445.morgan-mcsweeney-ousted-peter-mandelson-scandal/
Morgan McSweeney could be ousted over Peter Mandelson | The National
Morgan McSweeney could be ousted as a 'sacrificial lamb' to allow Keir Starmer to stay in Downing Street, according to reports
www.thenational.scot
February 4, 2026 at 8:26 AM
catanonim.me
@darrenpjones.bsky.social

~ Morgan McSweeney has been completely exposed by the Mandelson scandal ~

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/mandelson-scandal-nightmare-starmer-mastermind-075107909.html
Morgan McSweeney has been completely exposed by the Mandelson scandal - Yahoo News UK
The sacking of Peter Mandelson has piled yet more pressure on Keir Starmer, with questions raised over his judgment and whether he overrode the advice of the security services in appointing him as ambassador to the US.
uk.news.yahoo.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:25 AM
catanonim.me
~ Why didn’t the media go for Mandelson before now? ~

https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/02/04/why-didnt-the-media-go-for-mandelson-before-now/
Why didn’t the media go for Mandelson before now?
Some of what is now being said about Peter Mandelson has long been known. That is why questions about who knew what, when and why they did not say it will be raised long after he has slunk off somewhere to live out his days funded by some ne’er-do-well or other. But...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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implausibleblog.bsky.social
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament,

"10 years on from Brexit"

"In a world that has changed so profoundly"

"Europe and the the UK need a new way of working together"

"It is time to exorcise the ghosts of the past"

"Reset our partnership"

"And find solutions together"
February 4, 2026 at 8:06 AM
catanonim.me
Brit pining for the past hits language too.

~ Separated by a Common Language: nostalgia for present-day British English ~

https://separatedbyacommonlanguage.blogspot.com/2026/02/nostalgia-for-present-british-english.html
Separated by a Common Language: nostalgia for present-day British English
separatedbyacommonlanguage.blogspot.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:49 AM
catanonim.me
"Mandelson's meat puppet, the overrated Morgan McSweeney…"

@imogenwalker.bsky.social @darrenpjones.bsky.social

~ All That Is Solid ...: Suitable for the Job ~

https://averypublicsociologist.blogspot.com/2026/02/suitable-for-job.html
All That Is Solid ...: Suitable for the Job
One thing ends now. And that's further speculation about the Peter Mandelson scandal now the police are "investigating a 72-year old man fr...
averypublicsociologist.blogspot.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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stevepeers.bsky.social
There are always lower depths for him to descend to
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h
KAITLAN COLLINS: What would say to Epstein survivo---

TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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desertprincess.bsky.social
I’m reposting this because it shows where America stands when caring for its people.
February 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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implausibleblog.bsky.social
Donald Tusk says that Poland is now investigating connections between Epstein and the Russian Secret Service
February 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
L - 3 months ago.
R - Today.
February 3, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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kagi.com
Honored to get a shout out from Cory Doctorow on the @jordanharbinger.bsky.social show!

Cory's insights on how we can fight back against the enshittification of the web align perfectly with our mission to put users first.

www.jordanharbinger.com/cory-doctoro... [min 11:00]
Portrait illustration of Cory Doctorow followed by small text of the show name (The Jordan Harbinger Show), Cory's name and episode number next to it: #1280
February 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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iandunt.bsky.social
Mandelson was not just operating against his government's interests, but against his country's interests inews.co.uk/opinion/rot-...
The rot at the heart of British politics is a patriotic affront
It would seem that Mandelson was not just operating against his government's interests, but against his country's interests
inews.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
catanonim.me
Backbenchers getting fed up with the rightwards lurch on immigration?
In November last year Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, announced plans to change UK settlement rules which result in many migrants having to wait twice as long as they do now – 10 years, not five years – before they can qualify for indefinite leave to remain. There was relatively little Labour protest at the time but, as Emilio Casalicchios and Noah Keate report in their London Playbook briefing for Politico, anger about the plans erupted yesterday in a debate in Westminster Hall. They report: Dozens of backbenchers lined up last night to hammer the government in public, over a proposal to double the settlement wait to a full decade, and up to two decades for some. People who arrived on post-Brexit health and social care visas will need to wait 15 years, for example. Labour MPs said it would be “un-British” to “move the goalposts,” while warning the plan could hobble public services, undermine businesses and damage the U.K. reputation abroad. The criticisms were aired from across the Labour movement during a packed Westminster Hall debate. Folkestone MP Tony Vaughan said the proposals are a “breach of trust” for migrants who arrived under existing rules. “It makes Britain look unpredictable and like a country that does not keep its word,” he said. Former minister and Starmer pal Tulip Siddiq said it would be “shameful” to row back on existing rules, while Labour ex-frontbencher Gareth Thomas said the proposals “would be the height of unfairness.”
February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM