Joanna Krahe
@jolk.bsky.social
Editor and writer for Bylines Scotland. Geo-economic analyst and a political commentator.
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"Today, the Isabella Fortuna is more than a historic vessel, she is the beating heart of a community. Twenty-seven volunteers help to maintain her and run free summer tours off Wick Bay, offering visitors a glimpse of both the town’s maritime legacy and the beauty of the northern Scottish coast."
The beating heart of Wick; the story of the Isabella Fortuna
A 135-year-old sailing legend still plies the waters off Scotland exemplifying the spirit of Wick
bylines.scot
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"Today, the Isabella Fortuna is more than a historic vessel, she is the beating heart of a community. Twenty-seven volunteers help to maintain her and run free summer tours off Wick Bay, offering visitors a glimpse of both the town’s maritime legacy and the beauty of the northern Scottish coast."
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This is one of the big accounts boosting Tommy Robinson, Farage and Reform and ‘English Patriots’.
It’s Russian.
It’s Russian.
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This is one of the big accounts boosting Tommy Robinson, Farage and Reform and ‘English Patriots’.
It’s Russian.
It’s Russian.
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Is Reform UK’s success a mirage based on media hype?
Right-wing influencers and the media conspire to create an air of invincibility around Reform, but the recent trajectory is underperformance
By Alex Mair
@alexmairyorks.bsky.social
Right-wing influencers and the media conspire to create an air of invincibility around Reform, but the recent trajectory is underperformance
By Alex Mair
@alexmairyorks.bsky.social
Is Reform UK’s success a mirage based on media hype?
Right-wing influencers and the media conspire to create an air of invincibility around Reform, but the recent trajectory is underperformance
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Is Reform UK’s success a mirage based on media hype?
Right-wing influencers and the media conspire to create an air of invincibility around Reform, but the recent trajectory is underperformance
By Alex Mair
@alexmairyorks.bsky.social
Right-wing influencers and the media conspire to create an air of invincibility around Reform, but the recent trajectory is underperformance
By Alex Mair
@alexmairyorks.bsky.social
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Can somebody please remind me how the investigation into claims that the Biden family corruptly leveraged the presidency ended
The president had a record net worth of $7.3 billion in September.
Trump’s Net Worth Drops $1.1 Billion
The president had a record net worth of $7.3 billion in September.
www.forbes.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Can somebody please remind me how the investigation into claims that the Biden family corruptly leveraged the presidency ended
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The Trump surrender of Ukraine descends into utter chaos. But “chaos” is too mellow a word: What we have here is a rich bouillabaisse of incompetence, mendacity, tragedy, farce, and diplomatic blunder. Words have a hard time keeping up with the story. But we’ll try. open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Send in the Clowns
The Trump/Rubio Ukraine FUBAR
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Trump surrender of Ukraine descends into utter chaos. But “chaos” is too mellow a word: What we have here is a rich bouillabaisse of incompetence, mendacity, tragedy, farce, and diplomatic blunder. Words have a hard time keeping up with the story. But we’ll try. open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
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Did Russia buy Trump's support of this ridiculous plan in Miami last month?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Did Russia buy Trump's support of this ridiculous plan in Miami last month?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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It is really weird how so many people that count themselves in the liberal bracket have just said 'fuck that I'm staying on X' regardless of the dark shit that is perpetrated on there by its owner.
November 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It is really weird how so many people that count themselves in the liberal bracket have just said 'fuck that I'm staying on X' regardless of the dark shit that is perpetrated on there by its owner.
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Oh.
More MEPs investigated in Russian bribe probe | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Oh.
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The Polish prime minister reacts
November 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The Polish prime minister reacts
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As Trump and Putin work to crush Ukraine and destabilise Europe and Farage’s ally gets sentenced to 10yrs for taking Russian bribes, it’s a good time to revisit this excellent report on how the British rightwing has betrayed us all.
Brexit was their weapon of choice.
bylinetimes.com/2022/03/08/p...
Brexit was their weapon of choice.
bylinetimes.com/2022/03/08/p...
Putin’s Plot Against ‘Great’ Britain – And How He Got Away With It
Peter Jukes tracks Vladimir Putin’s long war against the West and the allies he has found in the pro-Brexit establishment in the plot to derail Britain
bylinetimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Putin’s regime hits an iceberg – the collapse of Urals crude oil to thirty-six dollars a barrel. Russia’s flagship Urals crude has collapsed to its lowest price since early 2023 – just as U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, are about to fully bite. youtu.be/Dg1KpxxuSJU
Urals Crude Price Slump - A Disaster for Putin's War Machine and Regime
YouTube video by Silicon Wafers
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Putin’s regime hits an iceberg – the collapse of Urals crude oil to thirty-six dollars a barrel. Russia’s flagship Urals crude has collapsed to its lowest price since early 2023 – just as U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, are about to fully bite. youtu.be/Dg1KpxxuSJU
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Republican Senator Mike Rounds said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a call to senators, confirmed the so-called 28-point “peace plan” was actually a Russian wishlist and is “not the administration’s position”. Nor is there any threat to cut off weapons or intelligence to Ukraine.
November 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Republican Senator Mike Rounds said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a call to senators, confirmed the so-called 28-point “peace plan” was actually a Russian wishlist and is “not the administration’s position”. Nor is there any threat to cut off weapons or intelligence to Ukraine.
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Witkoff must go, now.
Congress just loudly rebuked Trump on his rancid Epstein cover up.
Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confidence” in the days ahead.
My latest 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/congress-l...
Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confidence” in the days ahead.
My latest 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/congress-l...
Congress Rebuked Trump On His Epstein Cover Up. Now It Must Rebuke Him On His Surrendering Of Ukraine To Putin
“The President’s appeasement plan to Russia is forcing our hand" - Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.)
www.hopiumchronicles.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Witkoff must go, now.
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Ukraine's darkest hour and stark choices - Is it time to break up with Trump?! asks Zelenskyy. The U.S. administration's 'abusive' strategy to coerce Ukraine into an unfavorable capitulation will not lead to real or robust peace. @kozakcormac.bsky.social - youtu.be/SFXpC5HsJro
Darkest Hour and Stark Choices - Is it Time to Break Up with Trump?!
YouTube video by Silicon Curtain
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Ukraine's darkest hour and stark choices - Is it time to break up with Trump?! asks Zelenskyy. The U.S. administration's 'abusive' strategy to coerce Ukraine into an unfavorable capitulation will not lead to real or robust peace. @kozakcormac.bsky.social - youtu.be/SFXpC5HsJro
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Government, what are you waiting for?
Nathan Gill’s sentencing should be the final wake-up call for Britain to take the threat of Russian interference seriously, says @benbradshaw.bsky.social
Nathan Gill’s sentencing should be the final wake-up call for Britain to take the threat of Russian interference seriously, says @benbradshaw.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Government, what are you waiting for?
Nathan Gill’s sentencing should be the final wake-up call for Britain to take the threat of Russian interference seriously, says @benbradshaw.bsky.social
Nathan Gill’s sentencing should be the final wake-up call for Britain to take the threat of Russian interference seriously, says @benbradshaw.bsky.social
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The only guarantee of peace in Europe is a Ukrainian victory over russia.
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The only guarantee of peace in Europe is a Ukrainian victory over russia.
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NEW: JFK was assassinated 62 years ago today. The current occupant of the White House is undoing much of what he did and sought to do.
www.thebulwark.com/p/donald-tru...
www.thebulwark.com/p/donald-tru...
Trump Is Destroying JFK’s America
Kennedy’s vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of the current president.
www.thebulwark.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
NEW: JFK was assassinated 62 years ago today. The current occupant of the White House is undoing much of what he did and sought to do.
www.thebulwark.com/p/donald-tru...
www.thebulwark.com/p/donald-tru...
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Congress just loudly rebuked Trump on his rancid Epstein cover up.
Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confidence” in the days ahead.
My latest 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/congress-l...
Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confidence” in the days ahead.
My latest 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/congress-l...
Congress Rebuked Trump On His Epstein Cover Up. Now It Must Rebuke Him On His Surrendering Of Ukraine To Putin
“The President’s appeasement plan to Russia is forcing our hand" - Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.)
www.hopiumchronicles.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Congress just loudly rebuked Trump on his rancid Epstein cover up.
Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confidence” in the days ahead.
My latest 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/congress-l...
Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confidence” in the days ahead.
My latest 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/congress-l...
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Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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The EU and certain governments feel humiliated by the Trump-Putin proposal. Indeed, they are punished for years of hesitation. They could use the Russian money, control the Baltic and Black seas, make no-flight zone themselves. DIY and be secure, or rely on someone else…
November 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The EU and certain governments feel humiliated by the Trump-Putin proposal. Indeed, they are punished for years of hesitation. They could use the Russian money, control the Baltic and Black seas, make no-flight zone themselves. DIY and be secure, or rely on someone else…
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Johnson spent years charming, bluffing, and backstabbing his way to the top.
Positioning himself as a latter-day Churchill when the moment came and leadership was desperately needed, he showed us who he was...
And thousands died.
@noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/boris-johnso...
Positioning himself as a latter-day Churchill when the moment came and leadership was desperately needed, he showed us who he was...
And thousands died.
@noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/boris-johnso...
Boris Johnson: The Covid Tragedy and England's Clown King
Get news direct from reporters you trust.
www.noosphere.app
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Johnson spent years charming, bluffing, and backstabbing his way to the top.
Positioning himself as a latter-day Churchill when the moment came and leadership was desperately needed, he showed us who he was...
And thousands died.
@noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/boris-johnso...
Positioning himself as a latter-day Churchill when the moment came and leadership was desperately needed, he showed us who he was...
And thousands died.
@noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/boris-johnso...
An alternative motivation for the so called “peace plan”
- Trump’s approval ratings tank
- Emerging cracks of GOP support
- Russia is still not winning the military operation or making substantial land gains
- Russia’s economy is in dire straits
- Trump’s approval ratings tank
- Emerging cracks of GOP support
- Russia is still not winning the military operation or making substantial land gains
- Russia’s economy is in dire straits
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
An alternative motivation for the so called “peace plan”
- Trump’s approval ratings tank
- Emerging cracks of GOP support
- Russia is still not winning the military operation or making substantial land gains
- Russia’s economy is in dire straits
- Trump’s approval ratings tank
- Emerging cracks of GOP support
- Russia is still not winning the military operation or making substantial land gains
- Russia’s economy is in dire straits
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The Conservatives & Johnson were compromised by Russian money & influence over years.
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
The Moscow moves: how Mandelson’s firm helped Uber reach Russian elite
Leak shows how the former Labour minister used his access to pro-Kremlin oligarchs, including some now under sanctions
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The Conservatives & Johnson were compromised by Russian money & influence over years.
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
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This is outrageous from Keir Starmer.
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
Starmer demands investigation into Reform-Russia links after party's ex-Wales leader jailed
The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after being paid £40,000 to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.
news.sky.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This is outrageous from Keir Starmer.
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
‘Russian links to Reform need investigating’, he says. So why is his government still fighting case now in Grand Chamber of Strasbourg court refusing to have such an investigation into Russian interference ??
news.sky.com/story/starme...
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Repeating daily since Trump was inaugurated 🫠
Dear Europe, especially Germany,
Stop obsessing over what Trump will or won’t do. Hoping & praying America will step up so we don’t have to is dangerously stupid.
Step up yourself, destroy Russia’s war economy, & give Ukraine what they need to win.
Europe must defend Europe.
Stop obsessing over what Trump will or won’t do. Hoping & praying America will step up so we don’t have to is dangerously stupid.
Step up yourself, destroy Russia’s war economy, & give Ukraine what they need to win.
Europe must defend Europe.
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Repeating daily since Trump was inaugurated 🫠