Joanna Nicolson
@joannanicolson.bsky.social
Artist, gardener. Keen to see an end to inequality, lies and culture wars
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This is really worth reading. As I have also been saying @jeremycliffe.bsky.social points out that Europe isn’t nearly as powerless as it thinks it is.
Europe imagines it can win at Washington’s “neo-royalist” game. Trump sees Europe as an extension of his domestic retribution campaign. Both are wrong, and both underestimate Europe’s ability to fight back (if it finds the will). My thoughts for @agendapublica.es:
agendapublica.es/noticia/2047...
agendapublica.es/noticia/2047...
Against Donald Trump, a Europe that abandons its illusions and wields its coercive power
For Jeremy Cliffe, editor at the ECFR think tank, the administration’s National Security Strategy confirms that both Europe and Washington misunderstand their relationship. In his analysis, he argues ...
agendapublica.es
December 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This is really worth reading. As I have also been saying @jeremycliffe.bsky.social points out that Europe isn’t nearly as powerless as it thinks it is.
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How it started ... How it's going.
ReformUK-controlled Worcestershire council - one of three visited by Zia Yusuf's "DOGE" team, promising huge savings - has applied for permission to raise council tax by 10%! 😱 ~AA
ReformUK-controlled Worcestershire council - one of three visited by Zia Yusuf's "DOGE" team, promising huge savings - has applied for permission to raise council tax by 10%! 😱 ~AA
December 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
How it started ... How it's going.
ReformUK-controlled Worcestershire council - one of three visited by Zia Yusuf's "DOGE" team, promising huge savings - has applied for permission to raise council tax by 10%! 😱 ~AA
ReformUK-controlled Worcestershire council - one of three visited by Zia Yusuf's "DOGE" team, promising huge savings - has applied for permission to raise council tax by 10%! 😱 ~AA
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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Zelensky *cannot* withdraw his troops and cede territory. His army won't do it. The public won't accept it.
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukraine's key "red line" in negotiations with the US is the withdrawal of troops from Donbas, - Bild.
Zelenskyy is ready to discuss abandoning NATO membership, holding elections on a shortened timeline, and freezing the frontline.
Zelenskyy is ready to discuss abandoning NATO membership, holding elections on a shortened timeline, and freezing the frontline.
December 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Zelensky *cannot* withdraw his troops and cede territory. His army won't do it. The public won't accept it.
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Timeline cleanse: this is what a president's tribute to the shocking deaths of a beloved film director and his wife should look like. Thank you, Obama.
If you read one U.S. president's remembrance of Rob Reiner today...
December 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Timeline cleanse: this is what a president's tribute to the shocking deaths of a beloved film director and his wife should look like. Thank you, Obama.
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Rob Reiner on Christian nationalism
December 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Rob Reiner on Christian nationalism
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Reform candidate Chris Parry said David Lammy should “go home to the Caribbean”.
Reform MP Danny Kruger says “context” is important
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
Reform MP Danny Kruger says “context” is important
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
Reform MP Slammed For Trying To Defend Party Candidate Who Told David Lammy To 'Go Home'
Danny Kruger said Chris Parry is "a very distinguished public servant".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reform candidate Chris Parry said David Lammy should “go home to the Caribbean”.
Reform MP Danny Kruger says “context” is important
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
Reform MP Danny Kruger says “context” is important
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
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In Rob Reiner's memory, we should all speak out to challenge the authoritarianism closing in on us. Together, we can push it back.
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In Rob Reiner's memory, we should all speak out to challenge the authoritarianism closing in on us. Together, we can push it back.
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One of Rob & Michele Reiner's most recent projects they helped produced was "God & Country" about
Christian Nationalism & its close relationship with far-right US Politics
The good news is that “God & Country” is available to watch on most streaming platforms
youtu.be/-MFQ2uESrjU?...
#RIPRobReiner
Christian Nationalism & its close relationship with far-right US Politics
The good news is that “God & Country” is available to watch on most streaming platforms
youtu.be/-MFQ2uESrjU?...
#RIPRobReiner
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
One of Rob & Michele Reiner's most recent projects they helped produced was "God & Country" about
Christian Nationalism & its close relationship with far-right US Politics
The good news is that “God & Country” is available to watch on most streaming platforms
youtu.be/-MFQ2uESrjU?...
#RIPRobReiner
Christian Nationalism & its close relationship with far-right US Politics
The good news is that “God & Country” is available to watch on most streaming platforms
youtu.be/-MFQ2uESrjU?...
#RIPRobReiner
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Starting to think that the President going completely mad might force his party to act next year.
He's always said crazy things but he's moved to another, and more politically dangerous, level recently.
He's always said crazy things but he's moved to another, and more politically dangerous, level recently.
December 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Starting to think that the President going completely mad might force his party to act next year.
He's always said crazy things but he's moved to another, and more politically dangerous, level recently.
He's always said crazy things but he's moved to another, and more politically dangerous, level recently.
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This is a real headline on the New York Times website.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is a real headline on the New York Times website.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
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King Charles argued on Friday that, thanks to early diagnosis, his treatment will be reduced in the New Year.
He urged people to take up cancer screening saying: “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...
1/10
He urged people to take up cancer screening saying: “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...
1/10
King Charles 'deeply touched' by reaction to cancer TV message, says Buckingham Palace
In a TV broadcast on Friday night, the King said an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
King Charles argued on Friday that, thanks to early diagnosis, his treatment will be reduced in the New Year.
He urged people to take up cancer screening saying: “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...
1/10
He urged people to take up cancer screening saying: “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...
1/10
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If we are really worried about the pressure put on the NHS by flu then shouldn’t we have offered the flu vaccine to more people for free?
Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet
Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces 'worst-case scenario'.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If we are really worried about the pressure put on the NHS by flu then shouldn’t we have offered the flu vaccine to more people for free?
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This is devastating. It’s hard to absorb such an awful end to such an extraordinary, creative and generous life. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
Director and actor Rob Reiner found dead at home with wife Michele Singer Reiner
Authorities investigating ‘apparent homicide’ after 78-year-old director of Stand By Me and The Princess Bride was discovered dead at LA home with wife
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:49 AM
This is devastating. It’s hard to absorb such an awful end to such an extraordinary, creative and generous life. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
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Community leaders say Reform councillors 'not interested' after latest no-show
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...
Community leaders say Reform councillors 'not interested' after latest no-show
Biddulph Town Council is set to write to Staffordshire County Council's leader
www.stokesentinel.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Community leaders say Reform councillors 'not interested' after latest no-show
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...
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🚨NEW - My latest piece for The New Yorker.
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
A New Yorker Profile
mrhenrymorris.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🚨NEW - My latest piece for The New Yorker.
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
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It’s a sad indictment of Britain’s ignorance of nature that Sycamore Gap petitions - for a tree that mattered to humans but not nature - received tens of thousands of signatures but a petition to protect entire peatland habitats is stuck at 1,500 actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
It’s a sad indictment of Britain’s ignorance of nature that Sycamore Gap petitions - for a tree that mattered to humans but not nature - received tens of thousands of signatures but a petition to protect entire peatland habitats is stuck at 1,500 actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
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An interesting piece. To go alongside others pointing out the weaknesses in our own defence capacity. The most cost effective way to improve European defence is to give Ukraine the capacity to win.
They can
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They can
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What it would really take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
An interesting piece. To go alongside others pointing out the weaknesses in our own defence capacity. The most cost effective way to improve European defence is to give Ukraine the capacity to win.
They can
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They can
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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People pulling own teeth due to lack of urgent NHS dental care in England, watchdog finds
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
People pulling own teeth due to lack of urgent NHS dental care in England, watchdog finds
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
People pulling own teeth due to lack of urgent NHS dental care in England, watchdog finds
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
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“Trans people are part of the great diversity of humanity. They’re not an objection, they’re not a problem, they’re not a provocation. They’re just human beings,” they said. “Universities can teach whole generations the truth of that.”' [Parkes] 3/3
December 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
“Trans people are part of the great diversity of humanity. They’re not an objection, they’re not a problem, they’re not a provocation. They’re just human beings,” they said. “Universities can teach whole generations the truth of that.”' [Parkes] 3/3
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'Chris Parkes, a senior lecturer in history education at King’s College London, told Times Higher Education that “to be a trans person in the UK right now is to be exhausted and terrified”.' 1/3
Trans scholars being ‘pushed out of academia’, researchers warn
Universities ‘afraid to be trans inclusive’ after Supreme Court ruling and OfS Sussex fine, leaving staff fearing ‘hostile environment’
www.timeshighereducation.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
'Chris Parkes, a senior lecturer in history education at King’s College London, told Times Higher Education that “to be a trans person in the UK right now is to be exhausted and terrified”.' 1/3
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Issue a statement criticising it, obviously. Exercise moral leadership. You know, that thing that all his predecessors have done on precisely this issue, and that the prime minister did last week about protecting a *modernist bus shelter*.
This interview came out yesterday afternoon. What do you want the PM to do about it?
December 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Issue a statement criticising it, obviously. Exercise moral leadership. You know, that thing that all his predecessors have done on precisely this issue, and that the prime minister did last week about protecting a *modernist bus shelter*.
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This is very good. If Reform win the GE, it'll be too late for those who voted for them to say, like this disillusioned Reform member: "I thought they were going to come and change everything. And all they’re doing is coming in and tearing people’s lives apart.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...?
Infighting, broken promises and insisting on the national anthem: what seven months of Reform UK in charge actually looks like
Nigel Farage’s party is gunning for power – so what is it like in the places where they’ve already got it? We embedded with Lancashire county council to find out what happens when rhetoric meets reali...
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This is very good. If Reform win the GE, it'll be too late for those who voted for them to say, like this disillusioned Reform member: "I thought they were going to come and change everything. And all they’re doing is coming in and tearing people’s lives apart.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...?