Dan Ahern
@roushamnet.bsky.social
Mongrel Brit, look outwards and smile 🔶 🇪🇺
Increasingly angry at the media campaign against biodiversity
Ecologist and book lover
parlo un po' di italiano ma non bene
Increasingly angry at the media campaign against biodiversity
Ecologist and book lover
parlo un po' di italiano ma non bene
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One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.
"Negotiators are aiming to finalise a deal by January that would allow the UK to participate in Erasmus from 2027 onwards, according to two UK and EU officials."
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.
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I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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Australian police arrested dozens during climate protests that claim to have halted two cargo ships at one of the world's biggest coal export ports. Climate activist group Rising Tide claimed responsibility; hundreds of activists paddled kayaks into the harbour. www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australia port
Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.
www.bbc.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Australian police arrested dozens during climate protests that claim to have halted two cargo ships at one of the world's biggest coal export ports. Climate activist group Rising Tide claimed responsibility; hundreds of activists paddled kayaks into the harbour. www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
Here's this week's column. Please - please - can we stop talking about migration in a way that's completely detached from the facts? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Net migration is plummeting. Why can’t Labour say so? | Heather Stewart
An honest debate is needed on this polarising topic as sectors such as social care struggle with recruitment
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
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Here's this week's column. Please - please - can we stop talking about migration in a way that's completely detached from the facts? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Net migration is plummeting. Why can’t Labour say so? | Heather Stewart
An honest debate is needed on this polarising topic as sectors such as social care struggle with recruitment
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Here's this week's column. Please - please - can we stop talking about migration in a way that's completely detached from the facts? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Despite SNAP's return, indigenous Americans still struggle with food insecurity : Shots - Health News
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
SNAP was restored, but many indigenous Americans still struggle with food insecurity
During the government shutdown, disruptions in food aid rippled across reservations. Both residents and tribal officials had to make tough choices, and are still feeling the financial impacts.
www.npr.org
November 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Despite SNAP's return, indigenous Americans still struggle with food insecurity : Shots - Health News
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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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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The Telegraph admits that Brexit has been a disaster a mere 9 years after the vote.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
November 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Telegraph admits that Brexit has been a disaster a mere 9 years after the vote.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
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Richard Ayoade, "Who else has been accused of being pro Russian?" #HIGNFY
Ian Hislop, "The former leader of Reform UK in Wales, given 10.5 years"
Richard Ayoade, "He was convicted and sent to prison for taking Russian bribes"
Ian Hislop, "The former leader of Reform UK in Wales, given 10.5 years"
Richard Ayoade, "He was convicted and sent to prison for taking Russian bribes"
November 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Richard Ayoade, "Who else has been accused of being pro Russian?" #HIGNFY
Ian Hislop, "The former leader of Reform UK in Wales, given 10.5 years"
Richard Ayoade, "He was convicted and sent to prison for taking Russian bribes"
Ian Hislop, "The former leader of Reform UK in Wales, given 10.5 years"
Richard Ayoade, "He was convicted and sent to prison for taking Russian bribes"
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Bernie's Correct ! Corporate Greed
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
November 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Bernie's Correct ! Corporate Greed
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
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🧵A legal scholar finds the killing by special forces of survivors in the Navy attack on an alleged drug boat to be a war crime and murder.
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
open.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🧵A legal scholar finds the killing by special forces of survivors in the Navy attack on an alleged drug boat to be a war crime and murder.
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
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This is Elon Musk and Marco Rubio’s 🤮 legacy.
DOGE is gone, leaving behind 300,000 fired federal workers, 600,000 USAID deaths, and more
Here's everything DOGE did that affected the LGBTQ+ community at home and abroad.
www.yahoo.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This is Elon Musk and Marco Rubio’s 🤮 legacy.
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Just found out people don't like it when you say that Donald Trump is the most openly corrupt president in US history."
Oops, sorry, I accidentally said it.
Oops, sorry, I accidentally said it.
November 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Just found out people don't like it when you say that Donald Trump is the most openly corrupt president in US history."
Oops, sorry, I accidentally said it.
Oops, sorry, I accidentally said it.
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Thank GOD for Andrew Fisher!! FINALLY we get to hear about Spain on #r4today
The fastest growing economy in Europe & outstripping the US as well & how?
Wealth tax, rent controls & a positive integration-focused approach to immigration & asylum!! 🙌👏👏👏
The fastest growing economy in Europe & outstripping the US as well & how?
Wealth tax, rent controls & a positive integration-focused approach to immigration & asylum!! 🙌👏👏👏
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Thank GOD for Andrew Fisher!! FINALLY we get to hear about Spain on #r4today
The fastest growing economy in Europe & outstripping the US as well & how?
Wealth tax, rent controls & a positive integration-focused approach to immigration & asylum!! 🙌👏👏👏
The fastest growing economy in Europe & outstripping the US as well & how?
Wealth tax, rent controls & a positive integration-focused approach to immigration & asylum!! 🙌👏👏👏
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When America Has Your Back
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
November 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
When America Has Your Back
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
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“Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he’d ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners”
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he’d ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners”
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Russia’s Gen Z Uprising Might Accomplish What the West Can’t
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/r...
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/r...
Russia’s Gen Z Uprising Might Accomplish What the West Can’t
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Russia’s Gen Z Uprising Might Accomplish What the West Can’t
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/r...
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/r...
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“She is doing things that I think are letting this country down".
Labour peer Alf Dubs, who arrived in the UK on the Kindertransport, tells @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social that he is deeply disappointed in Shabana Mahmood and Keir Starmer's betrayal of child refugees
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/28/a...
Labour peer Alf Dubs, who arrived in the UK on the Kindertransport, tells @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social that he is deeply disappointed in Shabana Mahmood and Keir Starmer's betrayal of child refugees
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/28/a...
Alf Dubs Accuses Shabana Mahmood of 'Letting the Country Down' With Plans to Outdo Reform on Asylum
The veteran Labour peer and lifelong campaigner for child refugees, Alf Dubs, tells Byline Times that the Home Secretary's plans are "bitterly disappointing coming from a Labour Government"
bylinetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“She is doing things that I think are letting this country down".
Labour peer Alf Dubs, who arrived in the UK on the Kindertransport, tells @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social that he is deeply disappointed in Shabana Mahmood and Keir Starmer's betrayal of child refugees
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/28/a...
Labour peer Alf Dubs, who arrived in the UK on the Kindertransport, tells @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social that he is deeply disappointed in Shabana Mahmood and Keir Starmer's betrayal of child refugees
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/28/a...
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If Senator Mark Kelly does not win the Democratic Nomination for President he should be the Senate Minority/Majority Leader. He is what a leader looks, talks and acts like….
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
If Senator Mark Kelly does not win the Democratic Nomination for President he should be the Senate Minority/Majority Leader. He is what a leader looks, talks and acts like….