David Head
@davidheadviews.bsky.social
European. Translator & writer. Allergic to Brexit. Seeking justice for the disabled, the homeless, & refugees.
"There is wider exasperation that the UK political system doesn’t really understand Brussels, possibly never did, and under-estimates the problems that then arise in negotiations."
Amid ongoing chatter in London about some Labour figures wanting to go further in EU relations, what does Brussels think of the UK... I've drawn a typical consensus view based on many conversations including with the few there who really care...
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Everything Brussels really thinks about the UK
Mostly, the Brussels bubble does not consider the UK too much. That rather amorphous group of those working in and around the institutions whether for government or other organisations, that…
encompass-europe.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"There is wider exasperation that the UK political system doesn’t really understand Brussels, possibly never did, and under-estimates the problems that then arise in negotiations."
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Amid ongoing chatter in London about some Labour figures wanting to go further in EU relations, what does Brussels think of the UK... I've drawn a typical consensus view based on many conversations including with the few there who really care...
encompass-europe.com/comment/ever...
encompass-europe.com/comment/ever...
Everything Brussels really thinks about the UK
Mostly, the Brussels bubble does not consider the UK too much. That rather amorphous group of those working in and around the institutions whether for government or other organisations, that…
encompass-europe.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Amid ongoing chatter in London about some Labour figures wanting to go further in EU relations, what does Brussels think of the UK... I've drawn a typical consensus view based on many conversations including with the few there who really care...
encompass-europe.com/comment/ever...
encompass-europe.com/comment/ever...
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What we're seeing is exactly what we saw in the late 1940s, the late 1960s and the mid- to late 1970s: a concerted and hysterical campaign to delegitimise a Labour government, and indeed the very idea of Labour governments at all.
December 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
What we're seeing is exactly what we saw in the late 1940s, the late 1960s and the mid- to late 1970s: a concerted and hysterical campaign to delegitimise a Labour government, and indeed the very idea of Labour governments at all.
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BREAKING: An attack by Israeli settlers on a water well east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank has cut off the water supply to several Palestinian towns, according to the Jerusalem Water Authority.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/5equzi
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/5equzi
November 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BREAKING: An attack by Israeli settlers on a water well east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank has cut off the water supply to several Palestinian towns, according to the Jerusalem Water Authority.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/5equzi
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/5equzi
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Real men don’t punch down, and they especially don’t punch down at women.
This mashup of Trump’s disgusting attacks on female reporters — the same reporters who consistently show the most courage. And it’s past time for the other reporters in the room to have their backs!
This mashup of Trump’s disgusting attacks on female reporters — the same reporters who consistently show the most courage. And it’s past time for the other reporters in the room to have their backs!
November 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Real men don’t punch down, and they especially don’t punch down at women.
This mashup of Trump’s disgusting attacks on female reporters — the same reporters who consistently show the most courage. And it’s past time for the other reporters in the room to have their backs!
This mashup of Trump’s disgusting attacks on female reporters — the same reporters who consistently show the most courage. And it’s past time for the other reporters in the room to have their backs!
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We (the U.K.) have a very strange way of trying to succeed as a country. Elect a government, doesn’t really matter what colour, and then encourage the media to rip them apart, both personally and professionally, over the next four years so that a different party is elected. Rinse and repeat 🤷♂️!
November 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We (the U.K.) have a very strange way of trying to succeed as a country. Elect a government, doesn’t really matter what colour, and then encourage the media to rip them apart, both personally and professionally, over the next four years so that a different party is elected. Rinse and repeat 🤷♂️!
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“.. the 10th straight month of declining Tesla sales in Europe.”
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November 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
“.. the 10th straight month of declining Tesla sales in Europe.”
@yahoofinance.com $TSLA
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@yahoofinance.com $TSLA
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Becoming Tom Stoppard, and becoming English, and the ambiguity of having 'a pass, a press ticket' on belonging
November 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Becoming Tom Stoppard, and becoming English, and the ambiguity of having 'a pass, a press ticket' on belonging
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Lucy White - now dispensed from Talk TV because because of her racist statements about a Tory MP - is represented by Gerry Gunster, who worked with Farage on Brexit and other ventures, and is pictured in Trump’s lift to the left of Banks
November 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Lucy White - now dispensed from Talk TV because because of her racist statements about a Tory MP - is represented by Gerry Gunster, who worked with Farage on Brexit and other ventures, and is pictured in Trump’s lift to the left of Banks
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Since we released this @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social documentary two years ago, more information has come to light that Boris Johnson went to this meeting to discuss a 'backchannel' to Putin with Alexander Lebedev, who was working for the Kremlin in Crimea at the time
youtu.be/QkZzN3XHEPY?...
youtu.be/QkZzN3XHEPY?...
Boris Johnson's KGB Links EXPOSED - John Sweeney FULL Documentary
YouTube video by Byline TV
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Since we released this @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social documentary two years ago, more information has come to light that Boris Johnson went to this meeting to discuss a 'backchannel' to Putin with Alexander Lebedev, who was working for the Kremlin in Crimea at the time
youtu.be/QkZzN3XHEPY?...
youtu.be/QkZzN3XHEPY?...
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Oh dear. Open goal missed.
It's not "the Brexit deal" that's the problem. That's the Labour line. That framing leaves the door open to the notion that a different Brexit deal might have worked.
No. Brexit itself is the problem. Inherently unworkable.
Depressing that you can't tell the difference.
It's not "the Brexit deal" that's the problem. That's the Labour line. That framing leaves the door open to the notion that a different Brexit deal might have worked.
No. Brexit itself is the problem. Inherently unworkable.
Depressing that you can't tell the difference.
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Oh dear. Open goal missed.
It's not "the Brexit deal" that's the problem. That's the Labour line. That framing leaves the door open to the notion that a different Brexit deal might have worked.
No. Brexit itself is the problem. Inherently unworkable.
Depressing that you can't tell the difference.
It's not "the Brexit deal" that's the problem. That's the Labour line. That framing leaves the door open to the notion that a different Brexit deal might have worked.
No. Brexit itself is the problem. Inherently unworkable.
Depressing that you can't tell the difference.
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Apparently not widely reported 🤔
November 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Apparently not widely reported 🤔
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The economic damage Brexit has caused is undeniable - even Brexiteers are now admitting it.
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
We Brexiteers must acknowledge the costs of leaving Europe
Breaking free from the EU has undoubtedly deepened the UK’s malaise, and it’s no use denying it
www.thetimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The economic damage Brexit has caused is undeniable - even Brexiteers are now admitting it.
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
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Mairi Gougeon MSP has submitted a motion condemning the UK Government’s decision to award a paltry 7.78% of the "Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund" to Scotland.
Scotland accounts for more than 60% of the UK’s fishing capacity.
Scotland accounts for more than 60% of the UK’s fishing capacity.
Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly supports Scottish fishing
The UK Government’s decision to allocate Scotland only £28mn of the £360mn Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund is condemned in the Scottish Parliament
bylines.scot
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Mairi Gougeon MSP has submitted a motion condemning the UK Government’s decision to award a paltry 7.78% of the "Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund" to Scotland.
Scotland accounts for more than 60% of the UK’s fishing capacity.
Scotland accounts for more than 60% of the UK’s fishing capacity.
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NEW! Vast swathes of Europe’s water reserves are drying up, two decades of satellite data reveals, with freshwater storage shrinking across Europe
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
NEW! Vast swathes of Europe’s water reserves are drying up, two decades of satellite data reveals, with freshwater storage shrinking across Europe
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Looks well timed.
Since the Nathan Gill conviction, a lot of people seem to be waking up to Putin's meddling in British politics
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
A Beginners Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 29/11/2025 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Looks well timed.
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Since the Nathan Gill conviction, a lot of people seem to be waking up to Putin's meddling in British politics
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
A Beginners Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 29/11/2025 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Since the Nathan Gill conviction, a lot of people seem to be waking up to Putin's meddling in British politics
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
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Meanwhile, the cost of closing + cleaning up illegal landfills is now higher than income from landfill tax, causing some to argue we should be reviewing that system.
4/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
4/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Meanwhile, the cost of closing + cleaning up illegal landfills is now higher than income from landfill tax, causing some to argue we should be reviewing that system.
4/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
4/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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People tell us they've given up calling regulators or police after seeing very little response to their complaints.
3/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
3/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
People tell us they've given up calling regulators or police after seeing very little response to their complaints.
3/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
3/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Satellite data suggests the scale of the problem is vast - between 8000 + 13,000 illegal waste sites in the UK. Regulators are under-resourced to meet this challenge. They closed 700 dumps last year - a huge number until compared to the full number of sites.
2/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
2/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Satellite data suggests the scale of the problem is vast - between 8000 + 13,000 illegal waste sites in the UK. Regulators are under-resourced to meet this challenge. They closed 700 dumps last year - a huge number until compared to the full number of sites.
2/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
2/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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There you go.
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
November 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
There you go.
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Just one?
November 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Just one?
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
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Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
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It's the satirists I feel sorriest for.
Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party Conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's the satirists I feel sorriest for.