Richard Kavanagh
@richkav.bsky.social
After 30 great years there, I'll always be a bit of a Londoner, but very happy to be back in the EU, (wondering what the hell is happening to non-London England)
Time for another A50?
November 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Time for another A50?
A great example of how Brexit weakens Europe. And to think some still think Russia did not interfere in the 2016 vote:
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A great example of how Brexit weakens Europe. And to think some still think Russia did not interfere in the 2016 vote:
Not only does Behr illuminate with some excellent points he does so with a lovely metaphore which makes reading them a pleasure
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves has many problems. She’s realising that her Brexit bind may be the biggest of all | Rafael Behr
Brutal economic realities are prompting a shift in Labour’s tone on Europe. But will it dare tell the whole truth about Britain’s predicament, asks Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Not only does Behr illuminate with some excellent points he does so with a lovely metaphore which makes reading them a pleasure
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
While (at last) there is a general acceptance that Brexit is causing huge economic damage, there is less realism as to what the UK needs to action if it wants to fix it
As a start, the UK must stop trying to avoid hurting the feelings of Leave voters
A little candour and honesty will go a long way
As a start, the UK must stop trying to avoid hurting the feelings of Leave voters
A little candour and honesty will go a long way
In Budget week, I am afraid we have to talk about Brexit.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
November 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
While (at last) there is a general acceptance that Brexit is causing huge economic damage, there is less realism as to what the UK needs to action if it wants to fix it
As a start, the UK must stop trying to avoid hurting the feelings of Leave voters
A little candour and honesty will go a long way
As a start, the UK must stop trying to avoid hurting the feelings of Leave voters
A little candour and honesty will go a long way
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Judge dismisses cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed
The cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning they can be refiled at a later date.
www.nbcnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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I think the market was heading this way already, but regulating the use of USB-C ports across a much wider range of electronic goods is a good thing.
(And no doubt the UK will have to follow suit, in a clear demonstration of its new found sovereignty)
(And no doubt the UK will have to follow suit, in a clear demonstration of its new found sovereignty)
Après les smartphones, les chargeurs européens tenus d’intégrer une prise USB-C
Après les smartphones, les chargeurs européens tenus d’intégrer une prise USB-C
Box Wi-Fi, petites consoles… ces appareils et bien d’autres devront être fournis avec une alimentation électrique compatible USB-C à compter de 2028, comme le prévoit désormais un règlement de la Commission européenne.
www.lemonde.fr
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I think the market was heading this way already, but regulating the use of USB-C ports across a much wider range of electronic goods is a good thing.
(And no doubt the UK will have to follow suit, in a clear demonstration of its new found sovereignty)
(And no doubt the UK will have to follow suit, in a clear demonstration of its new found sovereignty)
Let's go all the way to the finals...
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Let's go all the way to the finals...
In the Guardian there is an of outline 6 candidate tax increases that Rachel Reeves could take. All of them are very politically difficult, and all of their tax raising potential added together...
... are still less than half the amount of tax take by which Brexit has reduced treasury tax take.
... are still less than half the amount of tax take by which Brexit has reduced treasury tax take.
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
In the Guardian there is an of outline 6 candidate tax increases that Rachel Reeves could take. All of them are very politically difficult, and all of their tax raising potential added together...
... are still less than half the amount of tax take by which Brexit has reduced treasury tax take.
... are still less than half the amount of tax take by which Brexit has reduced treasury tax take.
Sums the reality up beautifully.
A sum up of the sum up: The BBC did bad, but a level of bad that should not result in major damage. But then again they are dealing with Trump.
A sum up of the sum up: The BBC did bad, but a level of bad that should not result in major damage. But then again they are dealing with Trump.
NEW
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
emptycity.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Sums the reality up beautifully.
A sum up of the sum up: The BBC did bad, but a level of bad that should not result in major damage. But then again they are dealing with Trump.
A sum up of the sum up: The BBC did bad, but a level of bad that should not result in major damage. But then again they are dealing with Trump.
Projet Fear... 🙄
Economic stagnation + reduction in meaningful sovereignty = Brexit
Economic stagnation + reduction in meaningful sovereignty = Brexit
⬇️ Brexit has led to 1.8 million fewer jobs in the UK.
🇪🇺 Want better jobs? Encourage investment from business and knock down our disastrous trade barriers with our largest and closest market.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxrp7znkdlo
🇪🇺 Want better jobs? Encourage investment from business and knock down our disastrous trade barriers with our largest and closest market.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxrp7znkdlo
UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens
Latest official data ahead of the Budget later this month shows it is the highest rate since 2021.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Projet Fear... 🙄
Economic stagnation + reduction in meaningful sovereignty = Brexit
Economic stagnation + reduction in meaningful sovereignty = Brexit
Ghost ship appears in Wicklow (AKA, the benefits of getting out and about early doors)
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ghost ship appears in Wicklow (AKA, the benefits of getting out and about early doors)
Apropos nothing in particular..., I never thought Staten Island fitted in with the other 4 boroughs.
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Apropos nothing in particular..., I never thought Staten Island fitted in with the other 4 boroughs.
To all rugby reporters: Ireland were playing with one player less/fewer from the 2nd min.
While trying to analyse why Ireland lost the match, will you please mention that fact or at least mention it before the 15th paragraph...
While trying to analyse why Ireland lost the match, will you please mention that fact or at least mention it before the 15th paragraph...
November 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
To all rugby reporters: Ireland were playing with one player less/fewer from the 2nd min.
While trying to analyse why Ireland lost the match, will you please mention that fact or at least mention it before the 15th paragraph...
While trying to analyse why Ireland lost the match, will you please mention that fact or at least mention it before the 15th paragraph...
The more comes to light on the Letby case, the more I think the conviction was unsafe. Now it emerges that part of the case against her was that air was injected by her into baby C on the 13th June. Yet an x-ray on the 12th June showed air was already present. Letby was not on duty on the 12th.
October 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The more comes to light on the Letby case, the more I think the conviction was unsafe. Now it emerges that part of the case against her was that air was injected by her into baby C on the 13th June. Yet an x-ray on the 12th June showed air was already present. Letby was not on duty on the 12th.
First Brexit and now this... 😂
(Taken at La Rochelle airport today)
(Taken at La Rochelle airport today)
September 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
First Brexit and now this... 😂
(Taken at La Rochelle airport today)
(Taken at La Rochelle airport today)
It's being said that Trump is not reshaping systems of international trade, but extracting the US from them.
Truth:
Truth:
Droits de douane : 86 opérateurs suspendent leurs services postaux avec les Etats-Unis, selon l’ONU
Droits de douane : 86 opérateurs suspendent leurs services postaux avec les Etats-Unis, selon l’ONU
Fin juillet, l’administration américaine avait décidé, avec effet au 29 août, de supprimer l’exemption de droits de douane qui bénéficiait jusqu’alors aux petits colis postaux, soit les envois de marchandises d’une valeur égale ou inférieure à 686 euros.
www.lemonde.fr
September 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It's being said that Trump is not reshaping systems of international trade, but extracting the US from them.
Truth:
Truth:
In his first term the system of checks and balances held firm
So far it has been too easy to fool ourselves that in this term they will do so again
But Freedland is right: autocracy is unfolding before our eyes. It's time to recognise it for what it is
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
So far it has been too easy to fool ourselves that in this term they will do so again
But Freedland is right: autocracy is unfolding before our eyes. It's time to recognise it for what it is
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Step back and take it in: the US is entering full authoritarian mode | Jonathan Freedland
Trump’s dictator-like behaviour is so brazen, so blatant, that paradoxically, we discount it. But now it’s time to call it what it is, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
August 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In his first term the system of checks and balances held firm
So far it has been too easy to fool ourselves that in this term they will do so again
But Freedland is right: autocracy is unfolding before our eyes. It's time to recognise it for what it is
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
So far it has been too easy to fool ourselves that in this term they will do so again
But Freedland is right: autocracy is unfolding before our eyes. It's time to recognise it for what it is
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Guess which one...
August 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Guess which one...
I was wondering why Trump banged on for so long earlier on the magical benefits of paper ballots.
Aux Etats-Unis, la chaîne Newsmax va payer 67 millions de dollars à l’entreprise de machines à voter Dominion
Aux Etats-Unis, la chaîne Newsmax va payer 67 millions de dollars à l’entreprise de machines à voter Dominion
Le géant des machines de vote électronique avait poursuivi la chaîne pro-Trump en justice pour avoir diffusé des accusations mensongères de fraude électorale après l’élection présidentielle de 2020.
www.lemonde.fr
August 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I was wondering why Trump banged on for so long earlier on the magical benefits of paper ballots.
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Payola. That supposed new US "global" trade system seems to have as one of its core anchors simple bribery. www.ft.com/content/cd1a...
Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China chip sale revenues to US government
Chipmakers agree to unusual arrangement to secure export licences from Trump administration
www.ft.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Payola. That supposed new US "global" trade system seems to have as one of its core anchors simple bribery. www.ft.com/content/cd1a...
This is not going away...
(and before any reply guys say, yes, "beyond reasonable doubt" is not the preferred phraseology these days.)
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
(and before any reply guys say, yes, "beyond reasonable doubt" is not the preferred phraseology these days.)
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Lucy Letby: Beyond Reasonable Doubt? review – one of the most meticulous documentaries in years
The science and statistics around Letby’s case are brilliantly unpacked by this considered programme. By its end, you are filled with questions
www.theguardian.com
August 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
This is not going away...
(and before any reply guys say, yes, "beyond reasonable doubt" is not the preferred phraseology these days.)
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
(and before any reply guys say, yes, "beyond reasonable doubt" is not the preferred phraseology these days.)
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
tHiS is noT A geNoCidE
August 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
tHiS is noT A geNoCidE
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Poor Bernard doesn't realise there is already a bloody and protracted war going on in Palestine.
Poor Bernard doesn't realise there is already a bloody and protracted war going on in Palestine.
When rushing to recognise Palestine, remember Yugoslavia
History shows that haste could spark a brutal, bloody conflict in a region that has already suffered far too much
observer.co.uk
August 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Poor Bernard doesn't realise there is already a bloody and protracted war going on in Palestine.
Poor Bernard doesn't realise there is already a bloody and protracted war going on in Palestine.
Country Road Take Me Home by Toots and the Maytals. I'd forgotten how perfect it is. Thanks Femi Koleoso.
#Radio6music
#Radio6music
August 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Country Road Take Me Home by Toots and the Maytals. I'd forgotten how perfect it is. Thanks Femi Koleoso.
#Radio6music
#Radio6music