Phil
@fluffcat.co.uk
Retired broadcast network engineer. Oh yes, and cats!
Lives in UK (England/Wales) but European at heart
Lives in UK (England/Wales) but European at heart
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We know, he knows we know, he has to stay in office to stay out of prison.
August 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We know, he knows we know, he has to stay in office to stay out of prison.
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London, in fact, is the best. I will go to the mat time and time again for my city, and anyone telling you it is scary or dangerous is just a weird racist.
London is the greatest city in the world to live, work and study.
I wrote for @bylinetimes.bsky.social on why the city millions of us know and love is far from the bleak picture some are trying to paint:
I wrote for @bylinetimes.bsky.social on why the city millions of us know and love is far from the bleak picture some are trying to paint:
‘These People Can’t Stand What London Represents… It Makes a Mockery of their Entire Worldview’
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Mayor of London, addresses the increasing number of claims by those in the media and politics of the capital city’s apparent decline
bylinetimes.com
August 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
London, in fact, is the best. I will go to the mat time and time again for my city, and anyone telling you it is scary or dangerous is just a weird racist.
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So, after their meeting Putin declared he has “an understanding” with Trump and urged Europe to “not throw a wrench in the works” and “not use backroom dealings” to torpedo it.
No! Ukraine and European allies must seize control and reject the dictators stich-up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
No! Ukraine and European allies must seize control and reject the dictators stich-up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
No deal, and no answers, after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in Alaska
US president claims ‘great progress’ with Russian leader but ends press conference abruptly without taking questions
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
So, after their meeting Putin declared he has “an understanding” with Trump and urged Europe to “not throw a wrench in the works” and “not use backroom dealings” to torpedo it.
No! Ukraine and European allies must seize control and reject the dictators stich-up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
No! Ukraine and European allies must seize control and reject the dictators stich-up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This is a frightening escalation from the Tories and Reform.
You may personally disagree with the outcome of a jury trial.
But it is absolutely correct from the point of view of how our legal system works, and has worked for centuries. Due process followed to the letter.
No two-tier justice here!
You may personally disagree with the outcome of a jury trial.
But it is absolutely correct from the point of view of how our legal system works, and has worked for centuries. Due process followed to the letter.
No two-tier justice here!
Reform UK and the Conservatives have called the acquittal of suspended Labour councillor Ricky Jones on charges of encouraging violent disorder after he called for far-right activists’ throats to be cut "two-tier justice" and called for government action.
This was a *jury trial*.
This was a *jury trial*.
August 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This is a frightening escalation from the Tories and Reform.
You may personally disagree with the outcome of a jury trial.
But it is absolutely correct from the point of view of how our legal system works, and has worked for centuries. Due process followed to the letter.
No two-tier justice here!
You may personally disagree with the outcome of a jury trial.
But it is absolutely correct from the point of view of how our legal system works, and has worked for centuries. Due process followed to the letter.
No two-tier justice here!
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The ‘Matilda’ theory of international relations: “I'm right & you're wrong, I'm big & you're small, & there's nothing you can do about it.” How did that work out in the book? Europe can & must now ensure that Trump & Putin can’t bully Ukraine into defeat. More aid, more sanctions & seize RU assets!
Trump is trying to spin yesterday’s meeting as progress, but in reality nothing changed. He told Zelensky: “Now it all depends on you. Make a deal. Russia is a very big country. Ukraine is not.”
Trump claimed “we are very close to a deal — Ukraine just has to accept it.”
Trump claimed “we are very close to a deal — Ukraine just has to accept it.”
August 16, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The ‘Matilda’ theory of international relations: “I'm right & you're wrong, I'm big & you're small, & there's nothing you can do about it.” How did that work out in the book? Europe can & must now ensure that Trump & Putin can’t bully Ukraine into defeat. More aid, more sanctions & seize RU assets!
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“For those who feared the summit on Ukraine might resemble Chamberlain’s appeasement of Hitler in 1938, the reality was worse”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Love in a cold climate: Putin romances Trump in Alaska with talk of rigged elections and a trip to Moscow
For those who feared the summit on Ukraine might resemble Chamberlain’s appeasement of Hitler in 1938, the reality was worse
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
“For those who feared the summit on Ukraine might resemble Chamberlain’s appeasement of Hitler in 1938, the reality was worse”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I bet he'd hate if this side-by-side went viral.
August 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I bet he'd hate if this side-by-side went viral.
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Farage spread misinformation during the Brexit referendum and continues to do so now.
We need to keep calling him out. 📣
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https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-eu-entry-travel-insurance-proof-farage-ees-b2806924.html
We need to keep calling him out. 📣
Share if you agree. 🔁
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-eu-entry-travel-insurance-proof-farage-ees-b2806924.html
Farage's EU-entry myth busted after red-tape claims
Exclusive: Nigel Farage warning that holidaymakers going to Europe must ‘prove medical insurance' is false
www.independent.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Farage spread misinformation during the Brexit referendum and continues to do so now.
We need to keep calling him out. 📣
Share if you agree. 🔁
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-eu-entry-travel-insurance-proof-farage-ees-b2806924.html
We need to keep calling him out. 📣
Share if you agree. 🔁
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-eu-entry-travel-insurance-proof-farage-ees-b2806924.html
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"Trump turns being artless into an art form; he is a Picasso of pettiness; a Shakespeare of shit. Even his flaws have flaws. God knows there have always been stupid people in the world, and plenty of nasty people too. But rarely has stupidity been so nasty, or nastiness so stupid." -Nate White
August 16, 2025 at 7:05 AM
"Trump turns being artless into an art form; he is a Picasso of pettiness; a Shakespeare of shit. Even his flaws have flaws. God knows there have always been stupid people in the world, and plenty of nasty people too. But rarely has stupidity been so nasty, or nastiness so stupid." -Nate White
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The REAL STORY is STILL THIS: AND WE MUST KEEP IT THAT WAY.
August 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The REAL STORY is STILL THIS: AND WE MUST KEEP IT THAT WAY.
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August 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Trump has entered into a new and wilder stage of authoritarian neofascism. No holds barred. Nothing out of bounds.
But tyrants cannot succeed where people refuse to submit to them.
And we must not submit.
But tyrants cannot succeed where people refuse to submit to them.
And we must not submit.
August 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Trump has entered into a new and wilder stage of authoritarian neofascism. No holds barred. Nothing out of bounds.
But tyrants cannot succeed where people refuse to submit to them.
And we must not submit.
But tyrants cannot succeed where people refuse to submit to them.
And we must not submit.
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Farage is a 'Putin apologist', Defence Secretary tells LBC ahead of Ukraine peace summit in Alaska.
Farage isn't just a 'Putin apologist'. He's a Putin tool promoted by Russia and doing Putin's work.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fara...
Farage isn't just a 'Putin apologist'. He's a Putin tool promoted by Russia and doing Putin's work.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fara...
Farage is a 'Putin apologist', Defence Secretary tells LBC ahead of Ukraine peace summit in Alaska | LBC
The Defence Secretary has branded Reform UK leader Nigel Farage a “Putin apologist” hours before the Russian leader meets with Donald Trump in Alaska.
www.lbc.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Farage is a 'Putin apologist', Defence Secretary tells LBC ahead of Ukraine peace summit in Alaska.
Farage isn't just a 'Putin apologist'. He's a Putin tool promoted by Russia and doing Putin's work.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fara...
Farage isn't just a 'Putin apologist'. He's a Putin tool promoted by Russia and doing Putin's work.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fara...
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A Reform UK council leader moaned about Eurostar not stopping at two train stations - but didn’t mention that a major reason they don’t is down to Brexit.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform UK leader moans about Eurostar skipping stations without mentioning why
The cross-channel train service used to stop at both Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International stations in Kent - but company bosses have a good reason why they stopped
www.mirror.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A Reform UK council leader moaned about Eurostar not stopping at two train stations - but didn’t mention that a major reason they don’t is down to Brexit.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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I genuinely do NOT understand the idiocy of having Putin proxies on TV News, like Sergei Markov just now screaming Russian propaganda on Sky News for ten minutes.
We are at war with Russia. When before has UK media ever platformed enemy states who attack our allies and poison people in our streets?
We are at war with Russia. When before has UK media ever platformed enemy states who attack our allies and poison people in our streets?
August 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I genuinely do NOT understand the idiocy of having Putin proxies on TV News, like Sergei Markov just now screaming Russian propaganda on Sky News for ten minutes.
We are at war with Russia. When before has UK media ever platformed enemy states who attack our allies and poison people in our streets?
We are at war with Russia. When before has UK media ever platformed enemy states who attack our allies and poison people in our streets?
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Politico: "Nigel Farage is demanding Keir Starmer allow him to nominate Reform peers to the House of Lords in a letter which makes the front of the Times."
How on earth has this made the front page? It's the ultimate "he would say that, wouldn't he" story
How on earth has this made the front page? It's the ultimate "he would say that, wouldn't he" story
August 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Politico: "Nigel Farage is demanding Keir Starmer allow him to nominate Reform peers to the House of Lords in a letter which makes the front of the Times."
How on earth has this made the front page? It's the ultimate "he would say that, wouldn't he" story
How on earth has this made the front page? It's the ultimate "he would say that, wouldn't he" story
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Trump has shown his contempt for European democracies time and again.
Europe must take control of its own security, and spend all that is necessary to secure the freedom of Ukraine and end dependence on the USA.
Don't let Anchorage be a 2nd Munich.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/world/m...
Europe must take control of its own security, and spend all that is necessary to secure the freedom of Ukraine and end dependence on the USA.
Don't let Anchorage be a 2nd Munich.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/world/m...
Military support to Ukraine is more important than enlargement
EU enlargement alone won’t bring peace or security to Ukraine. Without increased military support, Europe risks prolonging the war
eastangliabylines.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Trump has shown his contempt for European democracies time and again.
Europe must take control of its own security, and spend all that is necessary to secure the freedom of Ukraine and end dependence on the USA.
Don't let Anchorage be a 2nd Munich.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/world/m...
Europe must take control of its own security, and spend all that is necessary to secure the freedom of Ukraine and end dependence on the USA.
Don't let Anchorage be a 2nd Munich.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/world/m...
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*sigh* once again I am imploring people to STOP USING THE OCEAN BOILING PLAGIARISM MACHINE TO DUNK ON THE OCEAN BOILING PLAGIARISM MACHINE. “LOL I tried to get it to spell blueberry and it was wrong!” Congratulations! You are part of the fucking problem
August 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
*sigh* once again I am imploring people to STOP USING THE OCEAN BOILING PLAGIARISM MACHINE TO DUNK ON THE OCEAN BOILING PLAGIARISM MACHINE. “LOL I tried to get it to spell blueberry and it was wrong!” Congratulations! You are part of the fucking problem
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If Trump falls for Putin’s charm on Friday and sells out Ukraine, he will do more damage to Europe than any trade tariff or attack on regulation could ever dream.
My latest for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...
My latest for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...
The warm embrace that could freeze Europe
Donald Trump has favoured Ukraine over Russia in recent weeks. But when he meets Putin in Alaska, all that could change
www.thenewworld.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
If Trump falls for Putin’s charm on Friday and sells out Ukraine, he will do more damage to Europe than any trade tariff or attack on regulation could ever dream.
My latest for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...
My latest for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...
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Every day, politicians and the right wing media whip up hatred and fear of migrants. None of them say this is wrong. None of them make the positive case for immigration. None of them tell the truth.
And then, today, someone did speak out, and the sodding BBC sodding apologised for them.
I give up.
And then, today, someone did speak out, and the sodding BBC sodding apologised for them.
I give up.
FFS! In the midst of the dog-whistling howls, Thought For The Day today was a welcome relief. Calling out Jenrick for his brazen xenophobia and urging people to hold on to their empathy and not to let fear become cruelty.
It’s intolerable that the BBC apologised for that rare moment of decency.
It’s intolerable that the BBC apologised for that rare moment of decency.
August 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Every day, politicians and the right wing media whip up hatred and fear of migrants. None of them say this is wrong. None of them make the positive case for immigration. None of them tell the truth.
And then, today, someone did speak out, and the sodding BBC sodding apologised for them.
I give up.
And then, today, someone did speak out, and the sodding BBC sodding apologised for them.
I give up.
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True, but that 'convenient paper' gives you considerable rights as an EU citizenship. Rights that Brexit, & Trump, have taken/are taking from so many.
August 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
True, but that 'convenient paper' gives you considerable rights as an EU citizenship. Rights that Brexit, & Trump, have taken/are taking from so many.
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The moment he named his platform “Truth Social” we were headed this way.
August 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The moment he named his platform “Truth Social” we were headed this way.