@lizbcm.bsky.social
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Trump backs down on tariffs for Europe over Greenland
Trump backs down on tariffs for Europe over Greenland
Trump backs down on tariffs for Europe over Greenland
www.independent.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Trump backs down on tariffs for Europe over Greenland
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Remember the BBC headlines given to the attacks on Angela Rayner for one error and her subsequent resignation? Not one mention of Farage’s 17 and therefore systematic abuses of parliamentary standards on financial declarations.
There’s only one name for it. Corruption.
There’s only one name for it. Corruption.
January 21, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Remember the BBC headlines given to the attacks on Angela Rayner for one error and her subsequent resignation? Not one mention of Farage’s 17 and therefore systematic abuses of parliamentary standards on financial declarations.
There’s only one name for it. Corruption.
There’s only one name for it. Corruption.
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Our latest tactical voting advice to stop Reform:
Local by-elections 22nd Jan 2026
stopreformuk.vote
🔴 Willaston & Thornton = LABOUR
🟠 The Rissingtons = LIB DEM
🟡 Glenrothes West and Kinglassie = SNP
⚪ Leeswood = FPV (IND)
🟢 Central Wymondham = GREEN
#Cheshire #Cotswold #Fife #Flintshire #Norfolk
Local by-elections 22nd Jan 2026
stopreformuk.vote
🔴 Willaston & Thornton = LABOUR
🟠 The Rissingtons = LIB DEM
🟡 Glenrothes West and Kinglassie = SNP
⚪ Leeswood = FPV (IND)
🟢 Central Wymondham = GREEN
#Cheshire #Cotswold #Fife #Flintshire #Norfolk
January 19, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Our latest tactical voting advice to stop Reform:
Local by-elections 22nd Jan 2026
stopreformuk.vote
🔴 Willaston & Thornton = LABOUR
🟠 The Rissingtons = LIB DEM
🟡 Glenrothes West and Kinglassie = SNP
⚪ Leeswood = FPV (IND)
🟢 Central Wymondham = GREEN
#Cheshire #Cotswold #Fife #Flintshire #Norfolk
Local by-elections 22nd Jan 2026
stopreformuk.vote
🔴 Willaston & Thornton = LABOUR
🟠 The Rissingtons = LIB DEM
🟡 Glenrothes West and Kinglassie = SNP
⚪ Leeswood = FPV (IND)
🟢 Central Wymondham = GREEN
#Cheshire #Cotswold #Fife #Flintshire #Norfolk
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Here's what Shakespeare actually wrote in around 1596 about the loss of a son - in King John.
In the play, the young Prince Arthur isn't dead yet, but his mother knows she will never see him again.
For me, this is far more moving and pertinent than anything in Hamnet.
In the play, the young Prince Arthur isn't dead yet, but his mother knows she will never see him again.
For me, this is far more moving and pertinent than anything in Hamnet.
January 18, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Here's what Shakespeare actually wrote in around 1596 about the loss of a son - in King John.
In the play, the young Prince Arthur isn't dead yet, but his mother knows she will never see him again.
For me, this is far more moving and pertinent than anything in Hamnet.
In the play, the young Prince Arthur isn't dead yet, but his mother knows she will never see him again.
For me, this is far more moving and pertinent than anything in Hamnet.
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The joint statement just published by European leaders reads like something they would say to Russia about Ukraine: "we stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that we stand firmly behind." www.government.se/statements/2...
January 18, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The joint statement just published by European leaders reads like something they would say to Russia about Ukraine: "we stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that we stand firmly behind." www.government.se/statements/2...
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Much like the rest of the Network, we're leaving Twitter.
Please read Scotland's statement below for a fuller picture as to why
Please read Scotland's statement below for a fuller picture as to why
A statement from the Bylines Scotland editorial board | Bylines Scotland
Bylines Scotland drops X from social media list
A statement from the Bylines Scotland editorial board
bylines.scot
January 16, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Much like the rest of the Network, we're leaving Twitter.
Please read Scotland's statement below for a fuller picture as to why
Please read Scotland's statement below for a fuller picture as to why
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BREAKING: A full-scale airlift is running around the clock, transporting troops and military equipment to Greenland.
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
Stor operation i gang: Fly strømmer til Grønland med europæiske soldater
I flere døgn har militære transportfly fløjet i pendulfart mellem Danmark og Grønland. Fredag aften landede et stort antal soldater i Nuuk.
www.dr.dk
January 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
BREAKING: A full-scale airlift is running around the clock, transporting troops and military equipment to Greenland.
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
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🚨The New World today announced that Alan Rusbridger (@arusbridger.bsky.social), one of the most influential figures in modern journalism, is joining the magazine as Editor-at-Large.
Read the full story here ⬇️
Read the full story here ⬇️
Alan Rusbridger Joins The New World as Editor-at-Large
One of the most influential figures in modern journalism joins the magazine as Editor-at-Large
www.thenewworld.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
🚨The New World today announced that Alan Rusbridger (@arusbridger.bsky.social), one of the most influential figures in modern journalism, is joining the magazine as Editor-at-Large.
Read the full story here ⬇️
Read the full story here ⬇️
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It is really important to understand that the asylum hotel chaos of 2022-24 is a *failed experiment in closed borders* (in contrast to the liberal visa policy)
The hotel chaos comes from passing multiple laws that all claims will be refused & to stop processing claims
bsky.app/profile/pete...
The hotel chaos comes from passing multiple laws that all claims will be refused & to stop processing claims
bsky.app/profile/pete...
“Robert Jenrick is the man who as Immigration Minister oversaw the open borders experiment that led to the biggest increase in illegal immigration in our country”
Labour's Steve Reed reacts to Robert Jenrick's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Reform UK
Labour's Steve Reed reacts to Robert Jenrick's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Reform UK
January 16, 2026 at 8:23 AM
It is really important to understand that the asylum hotel chaos of 2022-24 is a *failed experiment in closed borders* (in contrast to the liberal visa policy)
The hotel chaos comes from passing multiple laws that all claims will be refused & to stop processing claims
bsky.app/profile/pete...
The hotel chaos comes from passing multiple laws that all claims will be refused & to stop processing claims
bsky.app/profile/pete...
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Should the #AssistedDyingBill fail, it would not only be devastating for terminally ill people and their families, but would also undermine our democracy – with unelected peers thwarting the clear will of the House of Commons through procedural delay.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/sho...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/sho...
Should seven people be able to block a popular law?
After an unprecedented degree of parliamentary scrutiny, the Terminally Ill Adults bill now risks defeat by just seven unelected peers
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Should the #AssistedDyingBill fail, it would not only be devastating for terminally ill people and their families, but would also undermine our democracy – with unelected peers thwarting the clear will of the House of Commons through procedural delay.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/sho...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/sho...
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NHS England saw the second biggest drop in waiting lists for 15 years in November 2025, a reduction by 86,000 to 7.31 million & this happened despite 2025 being the NHS' busiest ever year.
Waiting lists are down over 312,000 since Labour took office.
#Labour #NHS
Waiting lists are down over 312,000 since Labour took office.
#Labour #NHS
NHS England » Second biggest drop in NHS waiting list in 15 years amid record number of patients
NHS England » Second biggest drop in NHS waiting list in 15 years amid record number of patients
www.england.nhs.uk
January 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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The fact Labour secured 8.4GW of new offshore wind energy yesterday, a record amount, at amazing prices for us is something worth sharing again today!
Record breaking 8.4GW of additional offshore wind capacity secured
Labour have secured a record breaking 8.4GW of additional offshore wind capacity.
open.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:10 AM
The fact Labour secured 8.4GW of new offshore wind energy yesterday, a record amount, at amazing prices for us is something worth sharing again today!
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Another Labour success to add to the list!
They have run a 'Further Faster 20' programme to try and cut NHS waiting lists in areas with the highest joblessness to help people be treated sooner and help them back in to work.
The result? Waiting lists have fallen 3 times faster in these areas.
1/2
They have run a 'Further Faster 20' programme to try and cut NHS waiting lists in areas with the highest joblessness to help people be treated sooner and help them back in to work.
The result? Waiting lists have fallen 3 times faster in these areas.
1/2
January 15, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Another Labour success to add to the list!
They have run a 'Further Faster 20' programme to try and cut NHS waiting lists in areas with the highest joblessness to help people be treated sooner and help them back in to work.
The result? Waiting lists have fallen 3 times faster in these areas.
1/2
They have run a 'Further Faster 20' programme to try and cut NHS waiting lists in areas with the highest joblessness to help people be treated sooner and help them back in to work.
The result? Waiting lists have fallen 3 times faster in these areas.
1/2
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Three Palestine Action activists end UK hunger strike https://aje.news/pwpm4z
January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Three Palestine Action activists end UK hunger strike https://aje.news/pwpm4z
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In a stunning repudiation of Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron just made clear Greenland must not be taken. Wow.
January 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM
In a stunning repudiation of Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron just made clear Greenland must not be taken. Wow.
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Brexit has been "pure hell", transport company tells trade select committee. Has had trucks delayed for up to a month in Calais because paperwork not correct. Here's clip of paperwork : this is what Keir Starmer is hoping to get rid of through SPS deal.
parliamentlive.tv/Download/Ind...
parliamentlive.tv/Download/Ind...
Parliamentlive.tv - Download Available
parliamentlive.tv
January 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Brexit has been "pure hell", transport company tells trade select committee. Has had trucks delayed for up to a month in Calais because paperwork not correct. Here's clip of paperwork : this is what Keir Starmer is hoping to get rid of through SPS deal.
parliamentlive.tv/Download/Ind...
parliamentlive.tv/Download/Ind...
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Read more in the new article by @hannahritchie.bsky.social and @pablorosado.com: ourworldindata.org/biofuel-land...
Putting solar panels on land used for biofuels would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks to go electric
The world dedicates a Poland-sized area of land to liquid biofuels. Is there a more efficient way to generate energy?
ourworldindata.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Read more in the new article by @hannahritchie.bsky.social and @pablorosado.com: ourworldindata.org/biofuel-land...
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The world dedicates a Poland-sized area of land to producing liquid biofuels such as bioethanol & biodiesel. Is there a more efficient way to generate energy?
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
January 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
The world dedicates a Poland-sized area of land to producing liquid biofuels such as bioethanol & biodiesel. Is there a more efficient way to generate energy?
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
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The far right obsession with London is vital in their playbook. People who don’t live there are told constantly it’s a crime ridden hell hole with no go areas. It’s just not true on every measure - it’s a hugely successful and multicultural city, and that’s why they hate it.
Khan: "[London is] one of the safest.. cities in the world when it comes to homicide. We're safer than Paris, Milan, Rome, Brussels, Berlin.. two and half times safer than NY, 5 times safer than LA, 12 times safer than Chicago.. those that spread lies have a problem with London"
January 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The far right obsession with London is vital in their playbook. People who don’t live there are told constantly it’s a crime ridden hell hole with no go areas. It’s just not true on every measure - it’s a hugely successful and multicultural city, and that’s why they hate it.
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Trump is ready to grab Greenland. The EU should move first – and offer it membership | Robert Habeck and Andreas Raspotnik
Trump is ready to grab Greenland. The EU should move first – and offer it membership | Robert Habeck and Andreas Raspotnik
The US president’s threats to the territory show Europe needs a new strategy for its far north: one based on cooperation, not domination, say Robert Habeck, former German vice-chancellor, and Andreas Raspotnik of Nord University
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Trump is ready to grab Greenland. The EU should move first – and offer it membership | Robert Habeck and Andreas Raspotnik
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Farage gets all defensive and flappy when Zahawi is asked about vaccines.
- "We believe in free speech."
- "I was asking Mr Zahawi."
- "He wouldn't know the answer."
Ah yes. The sort of 'free speech' that Trump's White House believes in. ~AA
- "We believe in free speech."
- "I was asking Mr Zahawi."
- "He wouldn't know the answer."
Ah yes. The sort of 'free speech' that Trump's White House believes in. ~AA
January 12, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Farage gets all defensive and flappy when Zahawi is asked about vaccines.
- "We believe in free speech."
- "I was asking Mr Zahawi."
- "He wouldn't know the answer."
Ah yes. The sort of 'free speech' that Trump's White House believes in. ~AA
- "We believe in free speech."
- "I was asking Mr Zahawi."
- "He wouldn't know the answer."
Ah yes. The sort of 'free speech' that Trump's White House believes in. ~AA
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🚨🚨This is the way: Malaysia and Indonesia block #Musk's #Grok over explicit deepfakes. 🧵
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Grok AI: Malaysia and Indonesia block X chatbot over sexually explicit deepfakes
Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:22 AM
🚨🚨This is the way: Malaysia and Indonesia block #Musk's #Grok over explicit deepfakes. 🧵
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Researchers warn UK has a “finance curse” – an oversized sector extracting wealth instead of creating it.
If Britain wants to feel better off again, we need a financial system that invests in the real economy – not one that gambles with it.
Andrew Curry explains
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
If Britain wants to feel better off again, we need a financial system that invests in the real economy – not one that gambles with it.
Andrew Curry explains
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Where did the money go – we offer some answers
We are a leading economy but this isn't reflected in how we feel. The UK has fallen behind other countries on many metrics
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Researchers warn UK has a “finance curse” – an oversized sector extracting wealth instead of creating it.
If Britain wants to feel better off again, we need a financial system that invests in the real economy – not one that gambles with it.
Andrew Curry explains
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
If Britain wants to feel better off again, we need a financial system that invests in the real economy – not one that gambles with it.
Andrew Curry explains
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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Calling NATO a one-way subsidy ignores how much Europe provides. This letter to the editor analyses all the ways the US benefits from European infrastructure, tax breaks, logistics, long-term host nation support and assistance with US missions ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Letter: Why Americans are wrong about NATO and Europe
Claims that the US subsidises European defence ignore how NATO underwrites American power, trade and global influence
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Calling NATO a one-way subsidy ignores how much Europe provides. This letter to the editor analyses all the ways the US benefits from European infrastructure, tax breaks, logistics, long-term host nation support and assistance with US missions ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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In news that will surprise no one, Nigel Farage's Reform Party, a senior member of which has been convicted for taking bribes from Russia, consistently opposes sending UK troops to Ukraine.
Nigel Farage rejects UK plan to send troops to postwar Ukraine
Reform UK’s populist leader told POLITICO there are circumstances in which he would join an international peacekeeping force — but only “time-restricted and on rotation.”
www.politico.eu
January 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
In news that will surprise no one, Nigel Farage's Reform Party, a senior member of which has been convicted for taking bribes from Russia, consistently opposes sending UK troops to Ukraine.