@paulpettinger.bsky.social
Enlightenment fan and Open Society friend - Pimlico & Exeter.
Not well but naturally this pale.
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Not well but naturally this pale.
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I wrote this in frustration today. And despair.
The EU was founded to ensure enduring peace on our continent. With Putin creeping ever closer they must put protectionism aside to uphold their key raison d’etre.
The EU was founded to ensure enduring peace on our continent. With Putin creeping ever closer they must put protectionism aside to uphold their key raison d’etre.
"What message does it send when the EU can’t even agree to a mutually beneficial partnership with the UK?", writes @pimlicat.bsky.social following talks for UK to join EU defence fund collapsing.
Read here: https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/europe-must-get-its-act-together
Read here: https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/europe-must-get-its-act-together
November 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I wrote this in frustration today. And despair.
The EU was founded to ensure enduring peace on our continent. With Putin creeping ever closer they must put protectionism aside to uphold their key raison d’etre.
The EU was founded to ensure enduring peace on our continent. With Putin creeping ever closer they must put protectionism aside to uphold their key raison d’etre.
"... instead of rising to the historic moment, Europe risks relapsing into the habits of complacency that made Putin believe he could get away with invasion in the first place"
Europe's political leaders urgently need to hear this.
Well said @pimlicat.bsky.social.
Europe's political leaders urgently need to hear this.
Well said @pimlicat.bsky.social.
Europe Must Get Its Act Together - Ukraine Can’t Wait
By Naomi Smith
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"... instead of rising to the historic moment, Europe risks relapsing into the habits of complacency that made Putin believe he could get away with invasion in the first place"
Europe's political leaders urgently need to hear this.
Well said @pimlicat.bsky.social.
Europe's political leaders urgently need to hear this.
Well said @pimlicat.bsky.social.
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As a podcast addict I’ve listened to the budget analysis on ‘Politics at Sam & Anne’s’, ‘The Rest is Politics’, ‘The Newsagents’ and ‘Newscast’, but by far the best and most even handed was ‘Quiet Riot’ well done @pimlicat.bsky.social and @sturdyalex.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
As a podcast addict I’ve listened to the budget analysis on ‘Politics at Sam & Anne’s’, ‘The Rest is Politics’, ‘The Newsagents’ and ‘Newscast’, but by far the best and most even handed was ‘Quiet Riot’ well done @pimlicat.bsky.social and @sturdyalex.bsky.social
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Abysmal, mindless, utterly zombified. You can't even call it policymaking because that implies a degree of thought which simply isn't present. Pretty soon they might actually hit Cameron's 'tens of thousands' target and then they'll shit themselves with horror at the consequences.
PM describes net migration of 205k as "a step in the right direction". His govt has no public position on a sustainable level of immigration is, nor any known process to decide what, why & how. Starmer is now implying he wants it significantly lower
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Net migration drop ‘step in the right direction’ – Starmer
Net migration peaked at a record 944,000 in the year to March 2023 but has fallen sharply since then.
www.standard.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Abysmal, mindless, utterly zombified. You can't even call it policymaking because that implies a degree of thought which simply isn't present. Pretty soon they might actually hit Cameron's 'tens of thousands' target and then they'll shit themselves with horror at the consequences.
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Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
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Given Shabana Mahmoud’s current argument about cracking down on asylum seekers to fight racism, I’m surprised they haven’t started arguing that they’re attacking trans rights to fight homophobia yet.
1/🧵 He did something similar after the murder of Brianna Ghey, using the mention of a hate crime as a kind of prop. He never talks about hate crimes themselves; he only talks about how virtuous it supposedly is for him to acknowledge that they exist.
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
Why are we hearing about this now if it happened a few years ago?
Since coming to office AFTER the attack on his niece, Starmer's culture war anti-LGBTQ+ words and policies have got him and Labour banned from every Pride. He has personally made ...
Why are we hearing about this now if it happened a few years ago?
Since coming to office AFTER the attack on his niece, Starmer's culture war anti-LGBTQ+ words and policies have got him and Labour banned from every Pride. He has personally made ...
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Given Shabana Mahmoud’s current argument about cracking down on asylum seekers to fight racism, I’m surprised they haven’t started arguing that they’re attacking trans rights to fight homophobia yet.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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The girl crush I have on Fiona Hill is off the charts. If only political leaders made the points she does about Putin.
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The girl crush I have on Fiona Hill is off the charts. If only political leaders made the points she does about Putin.
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Got the band back together at mine and Paul’s surprise wedding reception. I love these people so much 🥰
@sturdyalex.bsky.social @rostaylor.bsky.social @dorianlynskey.bsky.social @iandunt.bsky.social and Ingrid Oliver
@sturdyalex.bsky.social @rostaylor.bsky.social @dorianlynskey.bsky.social @iandunt.bsky.social and Ingrid Oliver
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Got the band back together at mine and Paul’s surprise wedding reception. I love these people so much 🥰
@sturdyalex.bsky.social @rostaylor.bsky.social @dorianlynskey.bsky.social @iandunt.bsky.social and Ingrid Oliver
@sturdyalex.bsky.social @rostaylor.bsky.social @dorianlynskey.bsky.social @iandunt.bsky.social and Ingrid Oliver
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
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“A Reform UK government would block EU nationals from receiving universal credit, a move that would rip up the post-Brexit trade deal with Europe and risk potential retaliation from Brussels.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform would ‘cut benefits for EU nationals and hike NHS immigration surcharge’
Party claims its policies would eliminate ‘black hole’ Rachel Reeves faces in the budget – but Labour says the ‘fantasy numbers don’t add up’
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
“A Reform UK government would block EU nationals from receiving universal credit, a move that would rip up the post-Brexit trade deal with Europe and risk potential retaliation from Brussels.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Labour Government’s claims of acting on ‘moral’ grounds or duty (whether cutting disability benefits or justifying increased defence spending by slashing international aid) have become one of the clearest signals that it is likely doing something reprehensible.
Sunday shows round-up: Mahmood's migration 'moral mission'
Shabana Mahmood sets out her migration 'moral mission', Chris Philp is 'optimistic' for the Tories and Ed Davey blasts Donald Trump on today's TV round-up.
www.spectator.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Labour Government’s claims of acting on ‘moral’ grounds or duty (whether cutting disability benefits or justifying increased defence spending by slashing international aid) have become one of the clearest signals that it is likely doing something reprehensible.
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three MILLION downloads!
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
three MILLION downloads!
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⬇️ Vince Cable: "The OBR suggests that the cost to our GDP is even worse than some of the more pessimistic predictions."
"We're talking about GDP being 5% less than it otherwise would have been. And that probably excludes the damage to business confidence"
"We're talking about GDP being 5% less than it otherwise would have been. And that probably excludes the damage to business confidence"
November 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
⬇️ Vince Cable: "The OBR suggests that the cost to our GDP is even worse than some of the more pessimistic predictions."
"We're talking about GDP being 5% less than it otherwise would have been. And that probably excludes the damage to business confidence"
"We're talking about GDP being 5% less than it otherwise would have been. And that probably excludes the damage to business confidence"
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Why is no one talking about this? Where is the outcry - and most importantly, where's the action?
Nations must finally work together to fight climate change. 🚨
https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2025/11/04/for-the-first-time-climate-models-show-the-15c-goal-is-dead
Nations must finally work together to fight climate change. 🚨
https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2025/11/04/for-the-first-time-climate-models-show-the-15c-goal-is-dead
For the first time, climate models show the 1.5°C goal is dead
Governments have failed to limit global warming. What comes next?
www.economist.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Why is no one talking about this? Where is the outcry - and most importantly, where's the action?
Nations must finally work together to fight climate change. 🚨
https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2025/11/04/for-the-first-time-climate-models-show-the-15c-goal-is-dead
Nations must finally work together to fight climate change. 🚨
https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2025/11/04/for-the-first-time-climate-models-show-the-15c-goal-is-dead
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I am standing for election to the @ecfcst.bsky.social Trust Board, and voting is open to members until Friday 7th November.
My manifesto can be found on this webpage:
www.weownexetercityfc.co.uk/candidates-2...
If you are an #ecfc Trust member, please give it a read, and vote for me!
My manifesto can be found on this webpage:
www.weownexetercityfc.co.uk/candidates-2...
If you are an #ecfc Trust member, please give it a read, and vote for me!
Election Candidates 2025 | The Trust - ECFC
www.weownexetercityfc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I am standing for election to the @ecfcst.bsky.social Trust Board, and voting is open to members until Friday 7th November.
My manifesto can be found on this webpage:
www.weownexetercityfc.co.uk/candidates-2...
If you are an #ecfc Trust member, please give it a read, and vote for me!
My manifesto can be found on this webpage:
www.weownexetercityfc.co.uk/candidates-2...
If you are an #ecfc Trust member, please give it a read, and vote for me!
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“Scientists identify virus causing fatigue in ME“
“We’ve found defective immunity, evidence of persistent viral infection, ABNORMAL MITOCHONDRIA and the hypothalamus not functioning!” P. Behan et al Glasgow 1990 (!!!) #MyalgicE #MECFS #PwME #Mitochondria #PostViralSequelae
“We’ve found defective immunity, evidence of persistent viral infection, ABNORMAL MITOCHONDRIA and the hypothalamus not functioning!” P. Behan et al Glasgow 1990 (!!!) #MyalgicE #MECFS #PwME #Mitochondria #PostViralSequelae
November 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“Scientists identify virus causing fatigue in ME“
“We’ve found defective immunity, evidence of persistent viral infection, ABNORMAL MITOCHONDRIA and the hypothalamus not functioning!” P. Behan et al Glasgow 1990 (!!!) #MyalgicE #MECFS #PwME #Mitochondria #PostViralSequelae
“We’ve found defective immunity, evidence of persistent viral infection, ABNORMAL MITOCHONDRIA and the hypothalamus not functioning!” P. Behan et al Glasgow 1990 (!!!) #MyalgicE #MECFS #PwME #Mitochondria #PostViralSequelae
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Elon Musk: "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men, like Tommy Robinson, and fight for their survival or they shall surely all die" 29th October 2025. 2 million views in its first hour.
October 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Elon Musk: "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men, like Tommy Robinson, and fight for their survival or they shall surely all die" 29th October 2025. 2 million views in its first hour.
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Instead of a bible, this #German hotel leaves a copy of the UN's declaration of human rights
October 6, 2023 at 2:56 PM
Instead of a bible, this #German hotel leaves a copy of the UN's declaration of human rights
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Quite an unfortunate place to drift off into an ellipsis.
October 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Quite an unfortunate place to drift off into an ellipsis.
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Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice
Nearly 50 backbenchers write to business secretary over potential costs and legal ‘minefield’ of upcoming guidance
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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None of us should put pressure on Zelenskyy when it comes to territorial concessions. We should all put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression. Appeasement never was a road to a just and lasting peace.
October 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
None of us should put pressure on Zelenskyy when it comes to territorial concessions. We should all put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression. Appeasement never was a road to a just and lasting peace.
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4/9 It's heavy to carry the burden of this story, of so much ignored human suffering, by ourselves. Can you help us reach more people with your incredible science and social science communication @hankgreen.bsky.social @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social? #GreatestMEdicalScandal
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November 18, 2024 at 6:03 AM
4/9 It's heavy to carry the burden of this story, of so much ignored human suffering, by ourselves. Can you help us reach more people with your incredible science and social science communication @hankgreen.bsky.social @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social? #GreatestMEdicalScandal
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Historical precedent shows the only way for Labour to hit its housing target, without sacrificing the standard of homes being built, is a significant level of state intervention, via extensive council house building, says @pimlicat.bsky.social - to vigorous nodding by @drabioconnor.bsky.social. ~AA
October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Historical precedent shows the only way for Labour to hit its housing target, without sacrificing the standard of homes being built, is a significant level of state intervention, via extensive council house building, says @pimlicat.bsky.social - to vigorous nodding by @drabioconnor.bsky.social. ~AA
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