@jabrahams.bsky.social
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Absolutely amazing chart from @peterkellner.bsky.social's piece in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social today:
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
December 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Absolutely amazing chart from @peterkellner.bsky.social's piece in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social today:
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
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Yvette Cooper who suspended part of Article 8 of the ECHR,
"What I see in Europe is strength and commitment to support Ukraine"
"When it comes to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, you will not be surprised to know that I take a strongly different view to President Trump"
"What I see in Europe is strength and commitment to support Ukraine"
"When it comes to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, you will not be surprised to know that I take a strongly different view to President Trump"
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Yvette Cooper who suspended part of Article 8 of the ECHR,
"What I see in Europe is strength and commitment to support Ukraine"
"When it comes to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, you will not be surprised to know that I take a strongly different view to President Trump"
"What I see in Europe is strength and commitment to support Ukraine"
"When it comes to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, you will not be surprised to know that I take a strongly different view to President Trump"
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In case you missed it, 100 voted for the bill for a Customs Union with the EU, and 100 voted against
Deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes cast the vote aye, to allow further debate, "Who will prepare the bill?"
Deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes cast the vote aye, to allow further debate, "Who will prepare the bill?"
December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In case you missed it, 100 voted for the bill for a Customs Union with the EU, and 100 voted against
Deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes cast the vote aye, to allow further debate, "Who will prepare the bill?"
Deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes cast the vote aye, to allow further debate, "Who will prepare the bill?"
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"Analysts think it's nothing short of miraculous that a nuclear strike hasn't happened yet," says the writer of House of Dynamite, Noah Oppenheim.
"In the last 80 years, the number of near misses that we've had is pretty staggering"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/the-...
"In the last 80 years, the number of near misses that we've had is pretty staggering"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/the-...
‘The number of nuclear near-misses is staggering’, says House of Dynamite writer | The News Agents
Noah Oppenheim, writer of new Kathryn Bigelow movie House of Dynamite, tells The News Agents of what he discovered about the world’s nuclear situation, and why people are not as worried as they…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
"Analysts think it's nothing short of miraculous that a nuclear strike hasn't happened yet," says the writer of House of Dynamite, Noah Oppenheim.
"In the last 80 years, the number of near misses that we've had is pretty staggering"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/the-...
"In the last 80 years, the number of near misses that we've had is pretty staggering"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/the-...
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"There’s no C suite, there’s nobody looking over our shoulders... I don’t have to worry about being bullied by lobby groups. And unfortunately, mainstream media organizations do."
I spoke to CJR about Zeteo and independent journalism for their big piece:
I spoke to CJR about Zeteo and independent journalism for their big piece:
How the news changes when journalism becomes content.
How the news changes when journalism becomes content.
www.cjr.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"There’s no C suite, there’s nobody looking over our shoulders... I don’t have to worry about being bullied by lobby groups. And unfortunately, mainstream media organizations do."
I spoke to CJR about Zeteo and independent journalism for their big piece:
I spoke to CJR about Zeteo and independent journalism for their big piece:
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🔥HOPE WALZ: “Oh Don Jr, it is so clear your dad doesn’t love you… my family will always be richer than yours, because we find joy in each other - not tearing other people down. I really hope you get the help you need.”
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🔥HOPE WALZ: “Oh Don Jr, it is so clear your dad doesn’t love you… my family will always be richer than yours, because we find joy in each other - not tearing other people down. I really hope you get the help you need.”
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This is just an extremely stupid bit of spin that the government is going to have to walk back, which it will probably do agonisingly slowly.
Keir Starmer’s spokesman refuses to criticise Trump for calling Europe a group of “decaying” nations led by “weak” leaders
Asked about Trump saying European countries will no longer be “viable" thanks to migration, Keir Starmer’s spokesman says the UK is “returning control to our asylum system”
Asked about Trump saying European countries will no longer be “viable" thanks to migration, Keir Starmer’s spokesman says the UK is “returning control to our asylum system”
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This is just an extremely stupid bit of spin that the government is going to have to walk back, which it will probably do agonisingly slowly.
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This is a very thoughtful and illuminating legal assessment of that thing my guide said during a tour of a
Auschwitz.
Auschwitz.
NEW
Extremism, conformity, and the problem of law
How the law can (attempt to) regulate extremism, but it can really do nothing about conformism.
By me
emptycity.substack.com/p/extremism-...
Extremism, conformity, and the problem of law
How the law can (attempt to) regulate extremism, but it can really do nothing about conformism.
By me
emptycity.substack.com/p/extremism-...
Extremism, conformity, and the problem of law
How the law can (attempt to) regulate extremism, but it can really do nothing about conformism.
emptycity.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This is a very thoughtful and illuminating legal assessment of that thing my guide said during a tour of a
Auschwitz.
Auschwitz.
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For the 1st time ever in its 13yr history, tonight my show is a beginners guide to investing. Who should be investing, how much, where & how? I've a panel to answer Qs and think its a crucial topic.
Got questions you want to suggest send them to the team at [email protected]
Got questions you want to suggest send them to the team at [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
For the 1st time ever in its 13yr history, tonight my show is a beginners guide to investing. Who should be investing, how much, where & how? I've a panel to answer Qs and think its a crucial topic.
Got questions you want to suggest send them to the team at [email protected]
Got questions you want to suggest send them to the team at [email protected]
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He really thinks he’s ‘it’.
December 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
He really thinks he’s ‘it’.
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New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
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So @bylinetimes.bsky.social is planning a Christmas cracker box - all Farage’s pro Putin statements - do share and add any you find to this thread
December 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
So @bylinetimes.bsky.social is planning a Christmas cracker box - all Farage’s pro Putin statements - do share and add any you find to this thread
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It’s not exactly a shock, but it’s pretty brutal when you see that graph, isn’t it?
Latest YouGov government approval ratings, 6-8 December 2025
Approve: 11% (-1 from 29 Nov-1 Dec)
Disapprove: 69% (-3)
Net: -58 (+2)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Approve: 11% (-1 from 29 Nov-1 Dec)
Disapprove: 69% (-3)
Net: -58 (+2)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It’s not exactly a shock, but it’s pretty brutal when you see that graph, isn’t it?
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Tory leader uses title of Age Of Diagnosis book, spouts toxic stuff
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Badenoch announces Tory review of which conditions qualify for benefits
‘Age of diagnosis’ of ‘low-level mental health issues’ such as ADHD making system too costly, Conservative leader says
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Tory leader uses title of Age Of Diagnosis book, spouts toxic stuff
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
December 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
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Q: If Paramount is supported by Jared Kushner, would that impact your decision?
TRUMP: If Paramount is? I don't know. I've never spoken with him about that. He's really trying to work on Gaza.
TRUMP: If Paramount is? I don't know. I've never spoken with him about that. He's really trying to work on Gaza.
December 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Q: If Paramount is supported by Jared Kushner, would that impact your decision?
TRUMP: If Paramount is? I don't know. I've never spoken with him about that. He's really trying to work on Gaza.
TRUMP: If Paramount is? I don't know. I've never spoken with him about that. He's really trying to work on Gaza.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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December in London ❄️
There’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the season. If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at this round-up from Visit London:
There’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the season. If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at this round-up from Visit London:
Things To Do in London December 2025 – From Winter Events to Festive Fairs
Winter events in London in December 2025, including Christmas in London, festive markets and New Years Eve parties
www.timeout.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
December in London ❄️
There’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the season. If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at this round-up from Visit London:
There’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the season. If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at this round-up from Visit London:
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Nigel Farage appears to equate Alf Garnett - a satirical 70s character intended to lampoon racists - with hissing "Hitler was right" to boys at school. I wonder if he's missing the point www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/uki...
Farage’s attack on the BBC tells us who he really is
His response to allegations of racist behaviour reveals more than we could have guessed—and why the Beeb needs to protect itself
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Nigel Farage appears to equate Alf Garnett - a satirical 70s character intended to lampoon racists - with hissing "Hitler was right" to boys at school. I wonder if he's missing the point www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/uki...
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Breaking down some of the anti Vax stuff going at the CDC *before* this week's ACIP meeting on childhood vaccines.
Notably their "finding" on COVID vaccines and children and a recent appointment...
youtube.com/shorts/AR97l...
Notably their "finding" on COVID vaccines and children and a recent appointment...
youtube.com/shorts/AR97l...
Why the FDA memo on COVID vaccine risk is nothing to worry about
YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel
youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Breaking down some of the anti Vax stuff going at the CDC *before* this week's ACIP meeting on childhood vaccines.
Notably their "finding" on COVID vaccines and children and a recent appointment...
youtube.com/shorts/AR97l...
Notably their "finding" on COVID vaccines and children and a recent appointment...
youtube.com/shorts/AR97l...
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Steve Richards, "The number mission of this Labour government is economic growth"
"If Labour want it, they should go back into the EU Customs Union as quickly as possible"
"If Labour want it, they should go back into the EU Customs Union as quickly as possible"
December 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Steve Richards, "The number mission of this Labour government is economic growth"
"If Labour want it, they should go back into the EU Customs Union as quickly as possible"
"If Labour want it, they should go back into the EU Customs Union as quickly as possible"
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Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Trump has never really achieved much. He's only rich because he inherited a fortune.
His Art of the Deal brilliance is a myth, and all the things he's famous for, including that book and The Apprentice were made by other people.
His craving for prizes represents a desperate need for validation.
His Art of the Deal brilliance is a myth, and all the things he's famous for, including that book and The Apprentice were made by other people.
His craving for prizes represents a desperate need for validation.
December 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Trump has never really achieved much. He's only rich because he inherited a fortune.
His Art of the Deal brilliance is a myth, and all the things he's famous for, including that book and The Apprentice were made by other people.
His craving for prizes represents a desperate need for validation.
His Art of the Deal brilliance is a myth, and all the things he's famous for, including that book and The Apprentice were made by other people.
His craving for prizes represents a desperate need for validation.
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Farage's protégés, colleagues & close friends.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Farage's protégés, colleagues & close friends.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
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Today I asked the former council Tory candidate, who has gone to live in Russia on an “anti-woke” visa and whose business wants others to do the same, what so attracted him to live under the kleptocratic, murderous Russian regime. This was our exchange.
youtu.be/TgqI7U33o5A?...
youtu.be/TgqI7U33o5A?...
What is Putin’s ‘anti-woke’ visa? | LBC
YouTube video by LBC
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today I asked the former council Tory candidate, who has gone to live in Russia on an “anti-woke” visa and whose business wants others to do the same, what so attracted him to live under the kleptocratic, murderous Russian regime. This was our exchange.
youtu.be/TgqI7U33o5A?...
youtu.be/TgqI7U33o5A?...