Jacquie Mercer
@jacq66.bsky.social
Counting down to retirement in 2026, campaigning to join the EU, knitting to accompany plotting, thinking global - acting local, proud to have a cat …
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Full-on Nazi policies. Let's keep this shit in Gilead, it doesn't belong in the UK.
As a woman would you really vote for this, Reform commanding Women what to do with their own bodies.
February 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Full-on Nazi policies. Let's keep this shit in Gilead, it doesn't belong in the UK.
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Nothing says the ‘special relationship’ is over like this picture of Donald Trump and Liz Truss | Zoe Williams
Nothing says the ‘special relationship’ is over like this picture of Donald Trump and Liz Truss | Zoe Williams
It’s awkward, nobody seems to know what is going on, and the president’s thumb is at half-mast. It’s almost a metaphor for diplomatic relations between the US and the UK, writes Zoe Williams
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Nothing says the ‘special relationship’ is over like this picture of Donald Trump and Liz Truss | Zoe Williams
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😂 Oops! That did NOT quite go to plan for GB News!
February 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
😂 Oops! That did NOT quite go to plan for GB News!
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What an utter disgrace Marco Rubio is.
"'I can say to you with confidence that President Trump is deeply committed to your success because your success is our success,' Rubio said during a joint press conference with Orban after their meeting."
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
"'I can say to you with confidence that President Trump is deeply committed to your success because your success is our success,' Rubio said during a joint press conference with Orban after their meeting."
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Rubio tells Orban ‘your success is our success’ during Hungary visit ahead of elections
During a visit to Budapest Monday, just weeks before Hungary’s parliamentary elections, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban that the nationalist leader’s “succ...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
What an utter disgrace Marco Rubio is.
"'I can say to you with confidence that President Trump is deeply committed to your success because your success is our success,' Rubio said during a joint press conference with Orban after their meeting."
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
"'I can say to you with confidence that President Trump is deeply committed to your success because your success is our success,' Rubio said during a joint press conference with Orban after their meeting."
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
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Hugely important story in tomorrow’s Guardian. Domestic violence suicides growing at a rate that a woman in an abusive relationship is now more likely to take her own life than be killed by a partner. But official stats may track as few as 10% of the true number. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Revealed: The true toll of female suicides in UK with domestic abuse at their core
Exclusive: Research suggests official statistics could track as few as 10% of the true number of cases
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Hugely important story in tomorrow’s Guardian. Domestic violence suicides growing at a rate that a woman in an abusive relationship is now more likely to take her own life than be killed by a partner. But official stats may track as few as 10% of the true number. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
January 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
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For those unaware, a quick primer on perhaps the most dangerous of the oligarchs.
Peter Thiel.
Peter Thiel.
February 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
For those unaware, a quick primer on perhaps the most dangerous of the oligarchs.
Peter Thiel.
Peter Thiel.
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Can’t wait to see Trumps head fall off at this 🤣
February 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Can’t wait to see Trumps head fall off at this 🤣
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This says everything we need to know about Reform Uk's view on women.
Completely unacceptable.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/13/reform-matt-goodwin-fertility-comments-outcry-handmaids-tale
Completely unacceptable.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/13/reform-matt-goodwin-fertility-comments-outcry-handmaids-tale
‘Handmaid’s Tale future’: Reform’s Matt Goodwin sparks outcry with fertility comments
Byelection candidate accused of indulging ‘alt right fantasy’ by suggesting women need ‘biological reality’ check
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:09 AM
This says everything we need to know about Reform Uk's view on women.
Completely unacceptable.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/13/reform-matt-goodwin-fertility-comments-outcry-handmaids-tale
Completely unacceptable.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/13/reform-matt-goodwin-fertility-comments-outcry-handmaids-tale
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🚨 Over 50 leading academics have sounded the alarm on the UK's voting system
⚠️ In an era of multi-party politics, First Past the Post risks “random and arbitrary” results like never before
🗳️ The experts' letter warn Ministers they must address this to stem growing instability and distrust
⚠️ In an era of multi-party politics, First Past the Post risks “random and arbitrary” results like never before
🗳️ The experts' letter warn Ministers they must address this to stem growing instability and distrust
Over 50 Academics Warn That Voting System Is Not Fit For Multi-Party Politics
Dozens of academics have written to the government to warn that the current voting system risks producing distorted results on an 'unprecedented' s...
www.politicshome.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:46 AM
🚨 Over 50 leading academics have sounded the alarm on the UK's voting system
⚠️ In an era of multi-party politics, First Past the Post risks “random and arbitrary” results like never before
🗳️ The experts' letter warn Ministers they must address this to stem growing instability and distrust
⚠️ In an era of multi-party politics, First Past the Post risks “random and arbitrary” results like never before
🗳️ The experts' letter warn Ministers they must address this to stem growing instability and distrust
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🟨 Print Edition — — ‘Brexit, Just the Beginning’
The network of ties between the late sex offender, Moscow, and Silicon Valley help explain not only the unexpected political developments in the West in recent years…
https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/83/brexit-just-the-beginning
The network of ties between the late sex offender, Moscow, and Silicon Valley help explain not only the unexpected political developments in the West in recent years…
https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/83/brexit-just-the-beginning
‘Brexit, Just the Beginning’ – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
The network of ties between the late sex offender, Moscow, and Silicon Valley help explain not only the unexpected political developments in the West in recent years – but the role of ‘reinventing the financial system of the 21st Century’. Peter Jukes reports
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February 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
🟨 Print Edition — — ‘Brexit, Just the Beginning’
The network of ties between the late sex offender, Moscow, and Silicon Valley help explain not only the unexpected political developments in the West in recent years…
https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/83/brexit-just-the-beginning
The network of ties between the late sex offender, Moscow, and Silicon Valley help explain not only the unexpected political developments in the West in recent years…
https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/83/brexit-just-the-beginning
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⚡️ UK pledges record-breaking $680M military aid package to Ukraine.
The United Kingdom has announced its largest-ever support package for Kyiv, totaling £500 million (over $680 million) to bolster air defenses, Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed at the Ramstein meeting.
The United Kingdom has announced its largest-ever support package for Kyiv, totaling £500 million (over $680 million) to bolster air defenses, Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed at the Ramstein meeting.
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
⚡️ UK pledges record-breaking $680M military aid package to Ukraine.
The United Kingdom has announced its largest-ever support package for Kyiv, totaling £500 million (over $680 million) to bolster air defenses, Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed at the Ramstein meeting.
The United Kingdom has announced its largest-ever support package for Kyiv, totaling £500 million (over $680 million) to bolster air defenses, Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed at the Ramstein meeting.
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👏 Barry Gardiner MP on Jim Ratcliffe's immigration comments:
"Think of the benefits that migrant communities have brought, whether it's in our public health service, whether it's in our public transport service or indeed whether it's in our Premier League football clubs."
"Think of the benefits that migrant communities have brought, whether it's in our public health service, whether it's in our public transport service or indeed whether it's in our Premier League football clubs."
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
👏 Barry Gardiner MP on Jim Ratcliffe's immigration comments:
"Think of the benefits that migrant communities have brought, whether it's in our public health service, whether it's in our public transport service or indeed whether it's in our Premier League football clubs."
"Think of the benefits that migrant communities have brought, whether it's in our public health service, whether it's in our public transport service or indeed whether it's in our Premier League football clubs."
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IOC President Kirsty Coventry maintains that sport is neutral and remains open to discussions about allowing Russia to return to the Olympics.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian athletes have been disqualified for honoring those killed by Russia.
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Meanwhile, Ukrainian athletes have been disqualified for honoring those killed by Russia.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
IOC President Kirsty Coventry maintains that sport is neutral and remains open to discussions about allowing Russia to return to the Olympics.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian athletes have been disqualified for honoring those killed by Russia.
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Meanwhile, Ukrainian athletes have been disqualified for honoring those killed by Russia.
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A fantastic evening with the University of York Debating Society. Thanks to members Sunil and @stephenstroud.bsky.social who took part in a wealth tax debate alongside the TaxPayers’ Alliance and Institute of Economic Affairs. Delighted students voted in favour of the proposal to #TaxTheSuperRich
February 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
A fantastic evening with the University of York Debating Society. Thanks to members Sunil and @stephenstroud.bsky.social who took part in a wealth tax debate alongside the TaxPayers’ Alliance and Institute of Economic Affairs. Delighted students voted in favour of the proposal to #TaxTheSuperRich
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Proof that when politicians are really good at their job, they’re liked.
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Proof that when politicians are really good at their job, they’re liked.
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US media is indeed in disastrous, corporate meltdown but @carolecadwalla.bsky.social is too bleak about #Epstein fallout. That demands to hold accountable the criminal male elite are front & center in US politics & shattering MAGA coalition is amazing. And fight is not over.
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Protecting Pedophile Predators: Carole Cadwalladr on Jeffrey Epstein & the Elite's Veil of Silence
YouTube video by Democracy Now!
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February 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
US media is indeed in disastrous, corporate meltdown but @carolecadwalla.bsky.social is too bleak about #Epstein fallout. That demands to hold accountable the criminal male elite are front & center in US politics & shattering MAGA coalition is amazing. And fight is not over.
youtu.be/P0P8GrAlTEk?...
youtu.be/P0P8GrAlTEk?...
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The Bondi style is vintage fascist rhetoric. Never respond to questions and instead hurl baseless accusations at the questioner. Also state over and again that the acts and decisions of the Leader may never be questioned. This comports with a political theory, but it's not democracy.
February 11, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The Bondi style is vintage fascist rhetoric. Never respond to questions and instead hurl baseless accusations at the questioner. Also state over and again that the acts and decisions of the Leader may never be questioned. This comports with a political theory, but it's not democracy.
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Trump’s racist post about the Obamas was a wake-up call for some. Why did it take so long? | Jamil Smith
Trump’s racist post about the Obamas was a wake-up call for some. Why did it take so long? | Jamil Smith
The racism was not new. What was new was the inability to look past it. For a moment, at least, the blinders were off
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Trump’s racist post about the Obamas was a wake-up call for some. Why did it take so long? | Jamil Smith
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We need a UK Digital Sovereignty Strategy!
Our over-reliance on foreign tech giants is a huge risk to our security and resilience when faced with Donald Trump’s ever increasing belligerence.
Companies like Palantir have no place in our critical digital infrastructure.
Our over-reliance on foreign tech giants is a huge risk to our security and resilience when faced with Donald Trump’s ever increasing belligerence.
Companies like Palantir have no place in our critical digital infrastructure.
February 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
We need a UK Digital Sovereignty Strategy!
Our over-reliance on foreign tech giants is a huge risk to our security and resilience when faced with Donald Trump’s ever increasing belligerence.
Companies like Palantir have no place in our critical digital infrastructure.
Our over-reliance on foreign tech giants is a huge risk to our security and resilience when faced with Donald Trump’s ever increasing belligerence.
Companies like Palantir have no place in our critical digital infrastructure.
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Here’s the LBC recording of Bannon talking with Farage about getting rid of Theresa May, just as his text messages to Epstein suggest he’s work with Boris Johnson to the same end youtu.be/nU0F8rP7dr4?...
February 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Here’s the LBC recording of Bannon talking with Farage about getting rid of Theresa May, just as his text messages to Epstein suggest he’s work with Boris Johnson to the same end youtu.be/nU0F8rP7dr4?...
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Viktor Orbán sharply criticized the EU’s plan to admit Ukraine to the bloc as quickly as possible, calling it an “open declaration of war” against Hungary.
Orbán slams EU membership plan for Ukraine as ‘declaration of war’
Hungarian prime minister says Brussels and Kyiv want to see him lose crucial April election.
www.politico.eu
February 11, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Viktor Orbán sharply criticized the EU’s plan to admit Ukraine to the bloc as quickly as possible, calling it an “open declaration of war” against Hungary.
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This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 PM
This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing
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"The Royal Family has ushered William away from one Epstein scandal, and unwittingly, they've pushed him towards another"
@maitlis.bsky.social calls it "mind boggling" that Prince William fled the Epstein scandal at home, only to visit Mohammed bin Salman - who features in the Epstein files
@maitlis.bsky.social calls it "mind boggling" that Prince William fled the Epstein scandal at home, only to visit Mohammed bin Salman - who features in the Epstein files
February 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM
"The Royal Family has ushered William away from one Epstein scandal, and unwittingly, they've pushed him towards another"
@maitlis.bsky.social calls it "mind boggling" that Prince William fled the Epstein scandal at home, only to visit Mohammed bin Salman - who features in the Epstein files
@maitlis.bsky.social calls it "mind boggling" that Prince William fled the Epstein scandal at home, only to visit Mohammed bin Salman - who features in the Epstein files
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When Peter Mandelson was fighting to keep his job as US ambassador, a mysterious account was making favourable edits to his Wikipedia page
And when he was fired? The same account went into overdrive...
And when he was fired? The same account went into overdrive...
February 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM
When Peter Mandelson was fighting to keep his job as US ambassador, a mysterious account was making favourable edits to his Wikipedia page
And when he was fired? The same account went into overdrive...
And when he was fired? The same account went into overdrive...