Mags
@magnusflanagan.bsky.social
Left of centre grumpy rejoiner. Norwich UK. Hoping Bluesky will be a better home.
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Nigel Farage to give speech at $25,000-ticket Trump fundraiser in Florida
Nigel Farage to give speech at $25,000-ticket Trump fundraiser in Florida
Reform UK leader accused of neglecting Essex constituents, with estimated 800 hours of outside work since July
Nigel Farage is once again in America helping to fundraise for Donald Trump’s Republican party, with the latest data showing he has spent more…
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Nigel Farage to give speech at $25,000-ticket Trump fundraiser in Florida
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When a politician tells you that what you saw is not really what you saw then perhaps you might begin to question what that politician tells you about other things too
Nigel Farage says that Elon Musk and Steve Bannon's Nazi salutes were "not really Nazi salutes" because "they were out to the side."
March 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
When a politician tells you that what you saw is not really what you saw then perhaps you might begin to question what that politician tells you about other things too
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It is moments like this that really bring home how unutterably awful it was to allow events* to create a national mood in which Boris Johnson & Liz Truss could become Prime Minister. Imagine they were in the post right now…
*Brexit
*Brexit
March 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It is moments like this that really bring home how unutterably awful it was to allow events* to create a national mood in which Boris Johnson & Liz Truss could become Prime Minister. Imagine they were in the post right now…
*Brexit
*Brexit
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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George Monibot criticises Jacqui Smith for Labour's refusal to open safe and legal routes for asylum seekers and so avoid small boat crossings #BBCQT
February 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
George Monibot criticises Jacqui Smith for Labour's refusal to open safe and legal routes for asylum seekers and so avoid small boat crossings #BBCQT
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🚨NEW RESEARCH🚨
Closer ties with the EU could deliver growth of up to 2.2%.
Clawing back up to half of the damage caused by Brexit.
Delivering double the impact of a UK-US trade deal, according to the govt's own analysis.
And all within Starmer's red lines.
www.thetimes.com/article/8423...
Closer ties with the EU could deliver growth of up to 2.2%.
Clawing back up to half of the damage caused by Brexit.
Delivering double the impact of a UK-US trade deal, according to the govt's own analysis.
And all within Starmer's red lines.
www.thetimes.com/article/8423...
Research claims EU deal will fuel growth — and Labour is listening
A report says Britain can mend some of the economic damage of Brexit without crossing the red lines set by Keir Starmer
www.thetimes.com
February 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM
🚨NEW RESEARCH🚨
Closer ties with the EU could deliver growth of up to 2.2%.
Clawing back up to half of the damage caused by Brexit.
Delivering double the impact of a UK-US trade deal, according to the govt's own analysis.
And all within Starmer's red lines.
www.thetimes.com/article/8423...
Closer ties with the EU could deliver growth of up to 2.2%.
Clawing back up to half of the damage caused by Brexit.
Delivering double the impact of a UK-US trade deal, according to the govt's own analysis.
And all within Starmer's red lines.
www.thetimes.com/article/8423...
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On social media, several Navajo Nation tribal members say they have had their nationality questioned. The accounts are not verified but Navajos who live off the reservation say they are concerned about being swept up in raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Navajo Nation President responds after concern tribal members could be detained by ICE
Some Indigenous people fear racial profiling and a lack of adequate IDs could lead to confusion during possible raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
www.knau.org
January 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
On social media, several Navajo Nation tribal members say they have had their nationality questioned. The accounts are not verified but Navajos who live off the reservation say they are concerned about being swept up in raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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The word ‘farmed’ is apparently a perjorative term re salmon production.
#sealice
#jellyfish
#salmonmortality
#environmentalconsequences
👇
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#sealice
#jellyfish
#salmonmortality
#environmentalconsequences
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www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Scottish salmon producers allowed to remove ‘farmed’ from front of packaging
Government lawyers say ‘no need to include unnecessary pejorative words’ after campaigners appeal against change
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The word ‘farmed’ is apparently a perjorative term re salmon production.
#sealice
#jellyfish
#salmonmortality
#environmentalconsequences
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www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#sealice
#jellyfish
#salmonmortality
#environmentalconsequences
👇
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Michael Heseltine says Brexiteers sold Britain a “pack of lies” and called for the UK to rejoin the EU.
He said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” and that returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people”.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
He said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” and that returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people”.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Lord Heseltine brands Brexit a ‘pack of lies’ and calls for Britain to rejoin EU
The former deputy prime minister’s intervention came as it emerged Sir Keir Starmer will snub the fifth anniversary of Brexit on Friday – choosing instead to focus on his ongoing reset of relations wi...
www.independent.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Michael Heseltine says Brexiteers sold Britain a “pack of lies” and called for the UK to rejoin the EU.
He said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” and that returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people”.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
He said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” and that returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people”.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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I pray this helps some of you today. We have a duty to Dr. King whose life was taken because he dared demand that this country face itself, to demonstrate that his work & sacrifice was not in vain. Let’s do it together. Please share. And subscribe.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
It Is MLK Day. Do Not Despair. This Year Especially, We Have Work To Do.
With delicious anticipation, we imagined it.
open.substack.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I pray this helps some of you today. We have a duty to Dr. King whose life was taken because he dared demand that this country face itself, to demonstrate that his work & sacrifice was not in vain. Let’s do it together. Please share. And subscribe.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
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Ketamine is a hell of a drug.
January 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Ketamine is a hell of a drug.
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🚨🚨 Another big Exodus news: French leading Newspaper @lemonde.fr Leaves X, claiming Trump’s ‘Alliance’ With Social Media Heads Represents ‘Global Threat’. 🧵
www.thewrap.com/le-monde-lea...
www.thewrap.com/le-monde-lea...
French Newspaper Le Monde Leaves X, Says Trump's 'Alliance' With Social Media Heads Represents 'Global Threat'
French newspaper Le Monde announced on Monday that it will no longer be posting content on X, citing Donald Trump's newfound friendship with X owner Elon Musk.
www.thewrap.com
January 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🚨🚨 Another big Exodus news: French leading Newspaper @lemonde.fr Leaves X, claiming Trump’s ‘Alliance’ With Social Media Heads Represents ‘Global Threat’. 🧵
www.thewrap.com/le-monde-lea...
www.thewrap.com/le-monde-lea...
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Norfolk, can you please rescue your village idiot, it is currently wandering around Washington DC in fancy dress.
January 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Norfolk, can you please rescue your village idiot, it is currently wandering around Washington DC in fancy dress.
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YES.
“Negotiate UK-EU customs union to tear down ‘damaging’ Brexit barriers, Davey urges Starmer”
“Negotiate UK-EU customs union to tear down ‘damaging’ Brexit barriers, Davey urges Starmer”
Negotiate UK-EU customs union to tear down ‘damaging’ Brexit barriers, Davey urges Starmer - Politics.co.uk
Ed Davey will call on the government to negotiate a new customs union with the European Union (EU) to “turbocharge our economy in the medium and long term.” Delivering his first major speech of 2025, ...
www.politics.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
YES.
“Negotiate UK-EU customs union to tear down ‘damaging’ Brexit barriers, Davey urges Starmer”
“Negotiate UK-EU customs union to tear down ‘damaging’ Brexit barriers, Davey urges Starmer”
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Left: Kemi Badenoch says the OBR did not find a black hole
Right: The OBR's chief says there was a black hole in Jeremy Hunt's budget
Right: The OBR's chief says there was a black hole in Jeremy Hunt's budget
January 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Left: Kemi Badenoch says the OBR did not find a black hole
Right: The OBR's chief says there was a black hole in Jeremy Hunt's budget
Right: The OBR's chief says there was a black hole in Jeremy Hunt's budget
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Glorious 🤣
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/a...
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/a...
Arron Banks denied US entry to attend his own Trump party
The tycoon was due to host Nigel Farage, Liz Truss and the Reform donor Nick Candy at a lavish celebration in Washington
www.thetimes.com
January 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Glorious 🤣
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/a...
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/a...
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Facts matter.... yet everyone knows that certain newspapers deliberately conflate two facts to misrepresent a truth, deliberately provoke rabid feeling under the guise of 'entertainment' & increasing their readership.
Don't believe me, listen to The Corrections 👇 who reveal MSM reporting tactics..
Don't believe me, listen to The Corrections 👇 who reveal MSM reporting tactics..
January 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Facts matter.... yet everyone knows that certain newspapers deliberately conflate two facts to misrepresent a truth, deliberately provoke rabid feeling under the guise of 'entertainment' & increasing their readership.
Don't believe me, listen to The Corrections 👇 who reveal MSM reporting tactics..
Don't believe me, listen to The Corrections 👇 who reveal MSM reporting tactics..
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From 8 January 2025, citizens of 48 countries, including the USA and Japan, will need an ETA to enter the UK for short visits.
From April, EU travellers will be snared by the new scheme too.
Expect chaos, and a negative impact on tourism and business travel.
www.gov.uk/guidance/che...
From April, EU travellers will be snared by the new scheme too.
Expect chaos, and a negative impact on tourism and business travel.
www.gov.uk/guidance/che...
Check if you can get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
List of nationalities that that can apply for an ETA now or will be able to apply later.
www.gov.uk
January 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
From 8 January 2025, citizens of 48 countries, including the USA and Japan, will need an ETA to enter the UK for short visits.
From April, EU travellers will be snared by the new scheme too.
Expect chaos, and a negative impact on tourism and business travel.
www.gov.uk/guidance/che...
From April, EU travellers will be snared by the new scheme too.
Expect chaos, and a negative impact on tourism and business travel.
www.gov.uk/guidance/che...
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January 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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The number of English households living in temporary accommodation more than doubled between 2010 and 2023.
Poverty and homelessness is a political preference for austerity, low wages/benefits, unchecked profiteering.
Poverty and homelessness is a political preference for austerity, low wages/benefits, unchecked profiteering.
December 24, 2024 at 11:26 AM
The number of English households living in temporary accommodation more than doubled between 2010 and 2023.
Poverty and homelessness is a political preference for austerity, low wages/benefits, unchecked profiteering.
Poverty and homelessness is a political preference for austerity, low wages/benefits, unchecked profiteering.
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Norwich’s Anglia Square redevelopment advances: 1,100 homes, office spaces, and shops planned, replacing derelict Sovereign House
| Eleanor Storey, Local Democracy Reporter
| Eleanor Storey, Local Democracy Reporter
Anglia Square redevelopment: a new chapter for Norwich
Norwich’s Anglia Square redevelopment advances: 1,100 homes, office spaces, and shops planned, replacing derelict Sovereign House
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Norwich’s Anglia Square redevelopment advances: 1,100 homes, office spaces, and shops planned, replacing derelict Sovereign House
| Eleanor Storey, Local Democracy Reporter
| Eleanor Storey, Local Democracy Reporter
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Repost if you don't want musk anywhere near British politics
December 18, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Repost if you don't want musk anywhere near British politics
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Yay
December 17, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Yay
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In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
December 16, 2024 at 12:48 PM
In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant per person of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.