Adam Wahby #FBPE
@adamstwahby.bsky.social
Optimist, butterfly watcher (of the Lorenzian kind)
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This is bilge. The asylum pact actually *speeds up* refugees getting an EU long term residence permit after 5 years (because time spent as an asylum-seeker now counts in full). Member States can still issue a national long term residence permit on more favourable terms.
Migration experts, help me out:
Does the EU Migration & Asylum Pact prohibit member states from giving refugees access to a permanent residence permit?
(Political parties currently trying to form a government in the Netherlands claim it does)
Does the EU Migration & Asylum Pact prohibit member states from giving refugees access to a permanent residence permit?
(Political parties currently trying to form a government in the Netherlands claim it does)
December 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is bilge. The asylum pact actually *speeds up* refugees getting an EU long term residence permit after 5 years (because time spent as an asylum-seeker now counts in full). Member States can still issue a national long term residence permit on more favourable terms.
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I used to have a friend who was in the SWP.
This is (apart from the bit about the internet) exactly what he believed.
It's actually a deeply patronising, very middle-class, very rose tinted student-Marxist view of working people that is completely divorced from any experience of life.
This is (apart from the bit about the internet) exactly what he believed.
It's actually a deeply patronising, very middle-class, very rose tinted student-Marxist view of working people that is completely divorced from any experience of life.
Zarah Sultana apparently wants to nationalise the entire economy including the Internet.
December 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I used to have a friend who was in the SWP.
This is (apart from the bit about the internet) exactly what he believed.
It's actually a deeply patronising, very middle-class, very rose tinted student-Marxist view of working people that is completely divorced from any experience of life.
This is (apart from the bit about the internet) exactly what he believed.
It's actually a deeply patronising, very middle-class, very rose tinted student-Marxist view of working people that is completely divorced from any experience of life.
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Putin:
Europe puts forward peace plan suggestions that are unacceptable for Russia.
Russia supposes Europeans will be able to return to negotiations if they take into account the realities on the ground.
My comment: Europe is an integral part of the peace negotiations
Europe puts forward peace plan suggestions that are unacceptable for Russia.
Russia supposes Europeans will be able to return to negotiations if they take into account the realities on the ground.
My comment: Europe is an integral part of the peace negotiations
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Putin:
Europe puts forward peace plan suggestions that are unacceptable for Russia.
Russia supposes Europeans will be able to return to negotiations if they take into account the realities on the ground.
My comment: Europe is an integral part of the peace negotiations
Europe puts forward peace plan suggestions that are unacceptable for Russia.
Russia supposes Europeans will be able to return to negotiations if they take into account the realities on the ground.
My comment: Europe is an integral part of the peace negotiations
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While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.
December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.
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“A stupid man's report of what a clever man says can never be accurate, because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.”
— Bertrand Russell
— Bertrand Russell
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
“A stupid man's report of what a clever man says can never be accurate, because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.”
— Bertrand Russell
— Bertrand Russell
Probably word of the decade. And unfortunately probably longer.
A message from Cory Doctorow. Join @petemandik.bsky.social and me to discuss his new book Enshittification live today at 1pm ET / 6pm GMT. It should be a good one! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLwn...
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Probably word of the decade. And unfortunately probably longer.
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Twelve police officers including former SYP chief constable Peter Wright and Ch Supt David Duckenfield would have faced gross misconduct proceedings over the Hillsborough disaster, a report by the IOPC has found, noting "concerted efforts" to blame fans in the aftermath www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hillsborough report says police 'failed and deflected blame on to fans'
A long-awaited report finds police chiefs would face gross misconduct cases if still serving.
www.bbc.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Twelve police officers including former SYP chief constable Peter Wright and Ch Supt David Duckenfield would have faced gross misconduct proceedings over the Hillsborough disaster, a report by the IOPC has found, noting "concerted efforts" to blame fans in the aftermath www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Seminar at the UK Houses of Parliament.
The Post Office scandal is an example of the abuse of corporate power. Thousands of lives destroyed.
Date: 16 December 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue: Committee Room 10, Houses of Parliament
Get your ticket at the link below.
The Post Office scandal is an example of the abuse of corporate power. Thousands of lives destroyed.
Date: 16 December 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue: Committee Room 10, Houses of Parliament
Get your ticket at the link below.
Select tickets – The Post Office Scandal – Committee Room 10
The Post Office Scandal – Committee Room 10, Tue 16 Dec 2025 - After 30 years, victims of the Post Office scandal are still seeking justice. No perpetrator has been charged for false prosecutions and ...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Seminar at the UK Houses of Parliament.
The Post Office scandal is an example of the abuse of corporate power. Thousands of lives destroyed.
Date: 16 December 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue: Committee Room 10, Houses of Parliament
Get your ticket at the link below.
The Post Office scandal is an example of the abuse of corporate power. Thousands of lives destroyed.
Date: 16 December 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue: Committee Room 10, Houses of Parliament
Get your ticket at the link below.
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‘When the ceasefire was announced on 9 October, I wanted to believe it was over. I don’t think I was alone, but I do know that I was entirely wrong.
That period, it has transpired, was merely a transition to another phase of land grabbing.’
@selmadabbagh.bsky.social:
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
That period, it has transpired, was merely a transition to another phase of land grabbing.’
@selmadabbagh.bsky.social:
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Selma Dabbagh | Rebranding Genocide
The killing of Palestinians has continued, sometimes surpassing pre-ceasefire levels and accelerating viciously in the...
www.lrb.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
‘When the ceasefire was announced on 9 October, I wanted to believe it was over. I don’t think I was alone, but I do know that I was entirely wrong.
That period, it has transpired, was merely a transition to another phase of land grabbing.’
@selmadabbagh.bsky.social:
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
That period, it has transpired, was merely a transition to another phase of land grabbing.’
@selmadabbagh.bsky.social:
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
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🔴 Boris Johnson and Alexander Lebedev Must Be Investigated in a New Public Inquiry into Russian Influence
If you think the Gill conviction is bad, wait till you hear about another Leave campaigner and his connections to Putin’s inner circle…
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
If you think the Gill conviction is bad, wait till you hear about another Leave campaigner and his connections to Putin’s inner circle…
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
Boris Johnson and Alexander Lebedev Must Be Investigated in a New Public Inquiry into Russian Influence
If you think the Gill conviction is bad, linking the Reform UK Party leader's closest aide to the Kremlin, wait till you hear about another Leave campaigner and his connections to Putin's inner circle
bylinetimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🔴 Boris Johnson and Alexander Lebedev Must Be Investigated in a New Public Inquiry into Russian Influence
If you think the Gill conviction is bad, wait till you hear about another Leave campaigner and his connections to Putin’s inner circle…
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
If you think the Gill conviction is bad, wait till you hear about another Leave campaigner and his connections to Putin’s inner circle…
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
The end of the OBR is nigh?
We now know that the 2010s were a lost decade for economic growth and productivity - characterised by low public and private investment.
As my former Treasury Committee colleague says, our economic forecasts should properly count the benefits of spending and the damage of cuts.
As my former Treasury Committee colleague says, our economic forecasts should properly count the benefits of spending and the damage of cuts.
The OBR has been making us poorer for over a decade.
They've underestimated the impact of public spending (cuts) on growth.
That has helped lead to a doom loop:
Cuts -> Lower growth -> lower revenues -> missed borrowing target -> more cuts etc.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
They've underestimated the impact of public spending (cuts) on growth.
That has helped lead to a doom loop:
Cuts -> Lower growth -> lower revenues -> missed borrowing target -> more cuts etc.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The end of the OBR is nigh?
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We live in a world where public spending is consistently framed as 'bad' or a 'drain' and the benefits of public spending (including future reduction of costs) are ignored or viewed with suspicion. This inhibits long term thinking and stops us from viewing public services as an investment.
The OBR has been making us poorer for over a decade.
They've underestimated the impact of public spending (cuts) on growth.
That has helped lead to a doom loop:
Cuts -> Lower growth -> lower revenues -> missed borrowing target -> more cuts etc.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
They've underestimated the impact of public spending (cuts) on growth.
That has helped lead to a doom loop:
Cuts -> Lower growth -> lower revenues -> missed borrowing target -> more cuts etc.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The OBR is pushing us into a doom loop
It has been making us poorer for 14 years
www.newstatesman.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We live in a world where public spending is consistently framed as 'bad' or a 'drain' and the benefits of public spending (including future reduction of costs) are ignored or viewed with suspicion. This inhibits long term thinking and stops us from viewing public services as an investment.
And enabled by right-wing influence from the BBC board.
The BBC’s coverage of Conservative allegations of dishonesty against Rachel Reeves shows how its political coverage is still led by the right-wing press, argues @adambienkov.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/r...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/r...
Rachel Reeves and the Daily Mailification of the BBC
For all the focus on its supposed "left wing bias", the BBC's heavy coverage of Conservative allegations of dishonesty against Rachel Reeves shows how its political coverage is still largely led by th...
bylinetimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
And enabled by right-wing influence from the BBC board.
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Russian propaganda in full force for the Witkoff visit: Putin is claiming to have captured Ukrainian cities that he doesn't control, and having himself photographed in military uniform
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
Putin claims Russian capture of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk as Kyiv warns of Kremlin propaganda blitz amid peace talks
"All of this is done exclusively for Western audiences and to raise the stakes in diplomacy," said Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation.
kyivindependent.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Russian propaganda in full force for the Witkoff visit: Putin is claiming to have captured Ukrainian cities that he doesn't control, and having himself photographed in military uniform
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
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Why government insiders are urging Keir Starmer to “break glass” and embrace a customs union with the EU. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Keir Starmer’s European opportunity
Why government insiders are urging the Prime Minister to embrace a customs union with the EU
www.newstatesman.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Why government insiders are urging Keir Starmer to “break glass” and embrace a customs union with the EU. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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OBR board member says Reeves did not mislead public on Budget on.ft.com/3Ka0h3H
OBR board member says Reeves did not mislead public on Budget
UK chancellor’s fiscal warnings backed by David Miles a day after economic watchdog’s chair resigns
on.ft.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
OBR board member says Reeves did not mislead public on Budget on.ft.com/3Ka0h3H
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No matter how often it is repeated, what Moscow thinks "peace talks" and "ceasefire agreements" are for still confuses some Western counterparts.
Russia repeatedly gets what it wants because the other side focuses on ending the war, but Russia instead wants to win it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Russia repeatedly gets what it wants because the other side focuses on ending the war, but Russia instead wants to win it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
No matter how often it is repeated, what Moscow thinks "peace talks" and "ceasefire agreements" are for still confuses some Western counterparts.
Russia repeatedly gets what it wants because the other side focuses on ending the war, but Russia instead wants to win it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Russia repeatedly gets what it wants because the other side focuses on ending the war, but Russia instead wants to win it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
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Is it me or are you bored of this BS now❓
The biggest non story that never was, shoehorned into political drama of epic proportions..
To get votes in general election Farage promised tax cuts of £90bn a yr, which he recently reneged on with no fuss from BBC
“But about what Reeves didn’t say tho 😱
The biggest non story that never was, shoehorned into political drama of epic proportions..
To get votes in general election Farage promised tax cuts of £90bn a yr, which he recently reneged on with no fuss from BBC
“But about what Reeves didn’t say tho 😱
Reeves should resign for 'misleading public', says Swinney - BBC News
The first minister has called for the chancellor to step down due to comments she made ahead of the Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Is it me or are you bored of this BS now❓
The biggest non story that never was, shoehorned into political drama of epic proportions..
To get votes in general election Farage promised tax cuts of £90bn a yr, which he recently reneged on with no fuss from BBC
“But about what Reeves didn’t say tho 😱
The biggest non story that never was, shoehorned into political drama of epic proportions..
To get votes in general election Farage promised tax cuts of £90bn a yr, which he recently reneged on with no fuss from BBC
“But about what Reeves didn’t say tho 😱
If history teaches us anything it is that ideology makes fools of its followers and charlatans of its promoters.
Some manage both.
Some manage both.
Why does a man responsible for delivering one of the most shattering economic blows in Britain’s history still regard himself as an economic authority?
✏️ Rats in a Sack 🐀
✏️ Rats in a Sack 🐀
Daniel Hannan, the man with no shame
Why does a man responsible for delivering one of the most shattering economic blows in Britain’s history still regard himself as an economic authority?
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If history teaches us anything it is that ideology makes fools of its followers and charlatans of its promoters.
Some manage both.
Some manage both.
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This shouldn't even be a debate 🙄 Ban it.
Whilst you're at it, ban funding/donations from external sources/Stink Tanks/ people who don't pay tax or live here and cap how much can be spent during elections
But this useless Government won't 😕
Whilst you're at it, ban funding/donations from external sources/Stink Tanks/ people who don't pay tax or live here and cap how much can be spent during elections
But this useless Government won't 😕
December 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This shouldn't even be a debate 🙄 Ban it.
Whilst you're at it, ban funding/donations from external sources/Stink Tanks/ people who don't pay tax or live here and cap how much can be spent during elections
But this useless Government won't 😕
Whilst you're at it, ban funding/donations from external sources/Stink Tanks/ people who don't pay tax or live here and cap how much can be spent during elections
But this useless Government won't 😕
Never again.
BREAKING: New police cover up details surrounding Hillsborough disaster revealed in major new investigation
Landmark report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans
Full story:
Landmark report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans
Full story:
New police cover up details over Hillsborough disaster exposed
Landmark new report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans and subsequent attempts to blam...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Never again.
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At last!
Continued British participation in Esrasmus was part of the Withdrawal Agreement, signed by Johnson, but which he later, in a fit of cultural vandalism, refused to implement once Brexit was enacted
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Continued British participation in Esrasmus was part of the Withdrawal Agreement, signed by Johnson, but which he later, in a fit of cultural vandalism, refused to implement once Brexit was enacted
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 7:38 AM
At last!
Continued British participation in Esrasmus was part of the Withdrawal Agreement, signed by Johnson, but which he later, in a fit of cultural vandalism, refused to implement once Brexit was enacted
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Continued British participation in Esrasmus was part of the Withdrawal Agreement, signed by Johnson, but which he later, in a fit of cultural vandalism, refused to implement once Brexit was enacted
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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A reminder that London is far safer than many major cities, that crime is falling and that racists hate both these truths because they undermine their vicious little divisive narrative.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A reminder that London is far safer than many major cities, that crime is falling and that racists hate both these truths because they undermine their vicious little divisive narrative.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
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Expect to see this all over BBC news coverage because‘reform’ voters are interested and the BBC like to appeal to them 🥴
It may be a long wait.
It may be a long wait.
There have been no small boat crossing in the England Channel for 16 days now.
This is the longest period without any since January 2024 &the 2nd longest since Feb 2020 (pre-COVID).
Nov saw 2338 arrivals - down 25% on the year before.
Sep-Nov quarter was down 18% on the year before.
1/3
This is the longest period without any since January 2024 &the 2nd longest since Feb 2020 (pre-COVID).
Nov saw 2338 arrivals - down 25% on the year before.
Sep-Nov quarter was down 18% on the year before.
1/3
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Expect to see this all over BBC news coverage because‘reform’ voters are interested and the BBC like to appeal to them 🥴
It may be a long wait.
It may be a long wait.