Huw Lloyd James
@hlj-ch.bsky.social
Working in international commodity business, a happy Daddy, LibDem and Spurs supporter. RTs & Likes are not endorsement. I tend to mute grifters.
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Lovely tribute to the late great Andreas Whittam Smith by David Lister, founding member of staff who still works for The Independent www.independent.co.uk/voices/andre...
December 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Lovely tribute to the late great Andreas Whittam Smith by David Lister, founding member of staff who still works for The Independent www.independent.co.uk/voices/andre...
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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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Today’s Russian papers on chances of a peace deal: “Don't count on Russia making noticeable concessions.” But: “If proposals are acceptable to Russia, one could talk of a summit in Budapest.” Meanwhile, Russia’s “economic malaise betrayed by rise in wage arrears." #ReadingRussia
What today's Russian papers are saying about the prospects for a Ukraine peace deal
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Today’s Russian papers on chances of a peace deal: “Don't count on Russia making noticeable concessions.” But: “If proposals are acceptable to Russia, one could talk of a summit in Budapest.” Meanwhile, Russia’s “economic malaise betrayed by rise in wage arrears." #ReadingRussia
True. We all know this.
Reminder:
Most Kremlin-Musk-CCP trolls know exactly what Moscow really wants:
All of Ukraine on the way to restore the control the Kremlin had in Europe in 1989.
#TraitorsUS
Most Kremlin-Musk-CCP trolls know exactly what Moscow really wants:
All of Ukraine on the way to restore the control the Kremlin had in Europe in 1989.
#TraitorsUS
November 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
True. We all know this.
It was fantastic. The Independent as a new newspaper was great. I remember it well.
November 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It was fantastic. The Independent as a new newspaper was great. I remember it well.
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South Park destroys Pete Hegseth.
November 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
South Park destroys Pete Hegseth.
Where can I find the link?
Just been deleted….?
November 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Where can I find the link?
I really hope this one comes off...
There you go.
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Parliament will now consider debate on calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
November 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I really hope this one comes off...
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Release the Epstein files.
November 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Release the Epstein files.
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For the first time ever I went live last night. Seemed to go well. Might do it again next Thursday.
youtube.com/live/L9cGUXk...
youtube.com/live/L9cGUXk...
Q&A with Michael Spicer - Part 1
YouTube video by Michael Spicer
youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
For the first time ever I went live last night. Seemed to go well. Might do it again next Thursday.
youtube.com/live/L9cGUXk...
youtube.com/live/L9cGUXk...
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The time to ponder what happens if the United States becomes an authoritarian state has ended. The question now is how do we deal with the authoritarian regime already in power. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/trump-2025...
Time To Dust Off The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide
In 2017, Polish activist Martin Mycielski offered advice on Twitter—hashtagged #LearnFromEurope—that eventually became a guide for dealing with fascism.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The time to ponder what happens if the United States becomes an authoritarian state has ended. The question now is how do we deal with the authoritarian regime already in power. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/trump-2025...
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Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
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Patricia Routledge and Geoffrey Chater in Victoria Regina - Autumn (27th November 1964)
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Patricia Routledge and Geoffrey Chater in Victoria Regina - Autumn (27th November 1964)
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Nigel Farage on Russia Today before the 2014 European Elections talking about the European Union:
"They are fanatical and, and I believe the most dangerous people we've seen in Europe for 70 years."
Make of this what you will.
"They are fanatical and, and I believe the most dangerous people we've seen in Europe for 70 years."
Make of this what you will.
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Nigel Farage on Russia Today before the 2014 European Elections talking about the European Union:
"They are fanatical and, and I believe the most dangerous people we've seen in Europe for 70 years."
Make of this what you will.
"They are fanatical and, and I believe the most dangerous people we've seen in Europe for 70 years."
Make of this what you will.
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Just now.
2 military personnel, appearing to be National Guard, shot near White House: Sources
Two uniformed military personnel, appearing to be U.S. National Guardsmen, have been shot just blocks from the White House, according to sources familiar with the matter.
abc7chicago.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Just now.
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There’s been a coup in Guinea-Bissau. The army is in control. (AFP)
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
There’s been a coup in Guinea-Bissau. The army is in control. (AFP)
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It’s essential to seal raw MDF edges when painting doors/cabinet doors/media units because failing to do so will result in the finish feeling like sandpaper. The paint will continue to be sucked into the raw edge. Here I’m using Prestonette filler. It spreads like butter & sands down with ease.
November 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It’s essential to seal raw MDF edges when painting doors/cabinet doors/media units because failing to do so will result in the finish feeling like sandpaper. The paint will continue to be sucked into the raw edge. Here I’m using Prestonette filler. It spreads like butter & sands down with ease.
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45 years ago I made a pitch for the Director-General job. Didn’t get it – mind you, I was only 13. But I did get a reply from Ian Trethowan, who was DG at the time. All these years later I’m proud to work for the BBC.
November 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
45 years ago I made a pitch for the Director-General job. Didn’t get it – mind you, I was only 13. But I did get a reply from Ian Trethowan, who was DG at the time. All these years later I’m proud to work for the BBC.
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“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
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The "Dominic Cummings is a genius" types were worse than Dominic Cummings because they enabled Dominic Cummings.
The "Boris Johnson is a genius" types were worse than Boris Johnson because they enabled Boris Johnson.
Now go away and write that out a thousand times.
The "Boris Johnson is a genius" types were worse than Boris Johnson because they enabled Boris Johnson.
Now go away and write that out a thousand times.
November 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The "Dominic Cummings is a genius" types were worse than Dominic Cummings because they enabled Dominic Cummings.
The "Boris Johnson is a genius" types were worse than Boris Johnson because they enabled Boris Johnson.
Now go away and write that out a thousand times.
The "Boris Johnson is a genius" types were worse than Boris Johnson because they enabled Boris Johnson.
Now go away and write that out a thousand times.
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This is horrific. Cheers for flagging
November 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This is horrific. Cheers for flagging
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All going well.
One Russian paper today reports that “Half of all clothes and shoe shops in Russia have shut down….[due to] drop in incomes & slowing economic growth.” Another wonders whether Russia is suffering from “economic stagnation or technical recession.” #ReadingRussia
"Half of all Russian clothes and shoe shops have shut down", says Russian paper
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
All going well.
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That bloke on the left is disrespecting Trump by not wearing a suit.
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
That bloke on the left is disrespecting Trump by not wearing a suit.
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One Russian paper today reports that “Half of all clothes and shoe shops in Russia have shut down….[due to] drop in incomes & slowing economic growth.” Another wonders whether Russia is suffering from “economic stagnation or technical recession.” #ReadingRussia
"Half of all Russian clothes and shoe shops have shut down", says Russian paper
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
One Russian paper today reports that “Half of all clothes and shoe shops in Russia have shut down….[due to] drop in incomes & slowing economic growth.” Another wonders whether Russia is suffering from “economic stagnation or technical recession.” #ReadingRussia
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On this day in 1997, the film 'Titanic' starring Kate Winslet and Leonard Di Caprio was released.
November 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
On this day in 1997, the film 'Titanic' starring Kate Winslet and Leonard Di Caprio was released.