Martin Finnucane
@martin-finnucane.bsky.social
Born & raised in Dublin, Ireland. Living in London. Pro EU. Studying Economics & Politics in LSE. twitter exile.
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If there’s almost nothing left of the original, is it still the same agreement?
Perhaps Theseus or Trigger might like to comment.
Perhaps Theseus or Trigger might like to comment.
💥 US and Ukraine have drafted a new 19-point peace deal in Geneva, but left the most politically sensitive elements to be decided by the countries’ presidents, Kyiv negotiator Sergiy Kyslytsya tells @christopherjm.ft.com
"Very few things are left from the original version"
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"Very few things are left from the original version"
on.ft.com/48w8tnY
US and Ukraine draft new 19-point peace plan but defer biggest decisions
[FREE TO READ] The most politically sensitive elements left for Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss
on.ft.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
If there’s almost nothing left of the original, is it still the same agreement?
Perhaps Theseus or Trigger might like to comment.
Perhaps Theseus or Trigger might like to comment.
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These two leading contenders for GOP 2028. Place your bets carefully and plan accordingly.
🇺🇸🇺🇦 The Economist writes about the disagreements between Rubio and Vance over the Ukraine peace plan.
It was Vance who pushed the initial hardline plan, calling Zelenskyy to lay out the terms.
Rubio, meanwhile, "tried hard to get things back on track by finding an agreement with the Ukrainians." "
It was Vance who pushed the initial hardline plan, calling Zelenskyy to lay out the terms.
Rubio, meanwhile, "tried hard to get things back on track by finding an agreement with the Ukrainians." "
November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
These two leading contenders for GOP 2028. Place your bets carefully and plan accordingly.
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🚨🚨This is no "peace" plan, it is a recipe for further suffering and #Russian imperialist expansion in the #west. It is difficult to appreciate just how much damage the #trump administration has done to #Ukraine and its war efforts. It is disgusting beyond words. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Ukraine banned from Nato, Russia readmitted to the G8 and territory ceded: what’s in Trump’s draft plan
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects to discuss the plan – which was reportedly drafted by Russian and US officials – with Trump
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🚨🚨This is no "peace" plan, it is a recipe for further suffering and #Russian imperialist expansion in the #west. It is difficult to appreciate just how much damage the #trump administration has done to #Ukraine and its war efforts. It is disgusting beyond words. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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BREAKING: Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in prison after pleading guilty to eight charges of bribery from a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BREAKING: Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in prison after pleading guilty to eight charges of bribery from a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
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UK investors pull out of London stock market at record pace on.ft.com/47RJo6V
UK investors pull out of London stock market at record pace
Outflows come as inflows from foreign investors help propel FTSE 100 to record high
on.ft.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
UK investors pull out of London stock market at record pace on.ft.com/47RJo6V
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Unless you're crazy enough to believe that Britons choosing to emigrate from the UK are poorer than the national average, this trend should be astoundingly worrying.
It's not merely a brain drain, but a stampede of capital leaving.
And that has huge knock-on effects.
news.sky.com/story/number...
It's not merely a brain drain, but a stampede of capital leaving.
And that has huge knock-on effects.
news.sky.com/story/number...
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Unless you're crazy enough to believe that Britons choosing to emigrate from the UK are poorer than the national average, this trend should be astoundingly worrying.
It's not merely a brain drain, but a stampede of capital leaving.
And that has huge knock-on effects.
news.sky.com/story/number...
It's not merely a brain drain, but a stampede of capital leaving.
And that has huge knock-on effects.
news.sky.com/story/number...
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Starmer will have to resign as PM if SNP wins majority at next year's Holyrood election, John Swinney claims - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Starmer will have to resign as PM if SNP wins majority at next year's Holyrood election, John Swinney claims - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Wasn't really clear why Swiss exports to the US faced a 39% tariff and now they won't... as supposedly lots more investment and manufacturing jobs are sent to the US though not on actual figures to date... www.cnbc.com/2025/11/14/u...
U.S. and Switzerland reach trade deal to lower tariffs to 15%
Switzerland has been subject to one of the highest tariff rates levied on an individual country by the Trump administration.
www.cnbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Wasn't really clear why Swiss exports to the US faced a 39% tariff and now they won't... as supposedly lots more investment and manufacturing jobs are sent to the US though not on actual figures to date... www.cnbc.com/2025/11/14/u...
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One Norwich dad says:
“Cargo bike riders travel around the city like drivers used to in the 1950s – in style.”
Freedom, fitness, and fun – all without the fuel bill.
Matthew O’Conner Lomas reports
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
“Cargo bike riders travel around the city like drivers used to in the 1950s – in style.”
Freedom, fitness, and fun – all without the fuel bill.
Matthew O’Conner Lomas reports
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
From cars to cargo bikes: How families found freedom
A new study shows that households using cargo bikes can halve their car miles – and a scheme is helping Norwich residents make the shift
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
One Norwich dad says:
“Cargo bike riders travel around the city like drivers used to in the 1950s – in style.”
Freedom, fitness, and fun – all without the fuel bill.
Matthew O’Conner Lomas reports
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
“Cargo bike riders travel around the city like drivers used to in the 1950s – in style.”
Freedom, fitness, and fun – all without the fuel bill.
Matthew O’Conner Lomas reports
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...
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It's the hyphen we feel sorry for...
No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his name
The former Prince Andrew has officially changed his name to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adding a hyphen to align with the royal family’s surname style.
apnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
It's the hyphen we feel sorry for...
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UK trade figures. Not a happy picture.
The immediate post-Brexit policy was a failure. Despite protests otherwise it seems this year's trade strategy will be only half-heartedly implemented.
The immediate post-Brexit policy was a failure. Despite protests otherwise it seems this year's trade strategy will be only half-heartedly implemented.
Quarterly trade data out this morning. Goods exports were down 0.7% compared to Q2, with weak USA exports certainly contributing. In addition, services trade growth seems to have slowed, with growth of just 0.2%.
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
UK trade figures. Not a happy picture.
The immediate post-Brexit policy was a failure. Despite protests otherwise it seems this year's trade strategy will be only half-heartedly implemented.
The immediate post-Brexit policy was a failure. Despite protests otherwise it seems this year's trade strategy will be only half-heartedly implemented.
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India bets on the global concert economy on.ft.com/3LH8wo1 | opinion
India bets on the global concert economy
International artists are putting on big shows but the country needs less red tape and more venues
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November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
India bets on the global concert economy on.ft.com/3LH8wo1 | opinion
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Let’s do this. 👍
Dear Britain:
Your polls look very "European" and NOW would be a really really really really really really really good time to switch to PR.
➡️ RFM: 26% | 170 (+74)
🟥 LAB: 19% | 124 (-110)
🟦 CON: 18% | 118 (-38)
🟩 GRN: 15% | 98 (+55)
🟧 LDM: 14% | 91 (+10)
🟨 SNP: 3% | 19 (+2)
🔲 PLC: 2% | 12 (+7)
Your polls look very "European" and NOW would be a really really really really really really really good time to switch to PR.
➡️ RFM: 26% | 170 (+74)
🟥 LAB: 19% | 124 (-110)
🟦 CON: 18% | 118 (-38)
🟩 GRN: 15% | 98 (+55)
🟧 LDM: 14% | 91 (+10)
🟨 SNP: 3% | 19 (+2)
🔲 PLC: 2% | 12 (+7)
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Let’s do this. 👍
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Brexit has done untold damage to the UK economy, it’s the elephant in the room syndrome!!
I notice lots of "If reform get into power britain faces a fiscal crisis".
Spoiler: Liz Truss's pork markets have not saved brexit britain from ruin. the UK is broke because of brexit and left with Zero growth.
It's why Reeve's is unleashing emergency income tax rises at the end of this month.
Spoiler: Liz Truss's pork markets have not saved brexit britain from ruin. the UK is broke because of brexit and left with Zero growth.
It's why Reeve's is unleashing emergency income tax rises at the end of this month.
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Brexit has done untold damage to the UK economy, it’s the elephant in the room syndrome!!
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Very good from @sjwrenlewis.bsky.social.
Note this:
"...the boost to growth that either joining the EU's customs union or single market would give. This is likely to be bigger than anything else this government could do to increase living standards."
Note this:
"...the boost to growth that either joining the EU's customs union or single market would give. This is likely to be bigger than anything else this government could do to increase living standards."
~ mainly macro: Labour’s Brexit stance is as untenable as their tax pledge ~
https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/11/labours-brexit-stance-is-as-untenable.html
https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/11/labours-brexit-stance-is-as-untenable.html
mainly macro: Labour’s Brexit stance is as untenable as their tax pledge
In my last post about the prospect of Labour breaking its tax pledge, I did something I don’t often do, which is indulge in some ‘I told y...
mainlymacro.blogspot.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Very good from @sjwrenlewis.bsky.social.
Note this:
"...the boost to growth that either joining the EU's customs union or single market would give. This is likely to be bigger than anything else this government could do to increase living standards."
Note this:
"...the boost to growth that either joining the EU's customs union or single market would give. This is likely to be bigger than anything else this government could do to increase living standards."
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~ mainly macro: Labour’s Brexit stance is as untenable as their tax pledge ~
https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/11/labours-brexit-stance-is-as-untenable.html
https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/11/labours-brexit-stance-is-as-untenable.html
mainly macro: Labour’s Brexit stance is as untenable as their tax pledge
In my last post about the prospect of Labour breaking its tax pledge, I did something I don’t often do, which is indulge in some ‘I told y...
mainlymacro.blogspot.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
~ mainly macro: Labour’s Brexit stance is as untenable as their tax pledge ~
https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/11/labours-brexit-stance-is-as-untenable.html
https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/11/labours-brexit-stance-is-as-untenable.html
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Another case of Reform saying one thing then doing the other:
A Reform-led council is planning to double council tax on second homes six months after party leader Nigel Farage denounced such policies as “madness” and “extortion”
By me, for Politics Home www.politicshome.com/news/article...
A Reform-led council is planning to double council tax on second homes six months after party leader Nigel Farage denounced such policies as “madness” and “extortion”
By me, for Politics Home www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Council To Double Tax On Second Homes Despite Nigel Farage Calling The Idea 'Madness'
A Reform-led council is planning to double council tax on second homes six months after party leader Nigel Farage denounced such policies as “madne...
www.politicshome.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Another case of Reform saying one thing then doing the other:
A Reform-led council is planning to double council tax on second homes six months after party leader Nigel Farage denounced such policies as “madness” and “extortion”
By me, for Politics Home www.politicshome.com/news/article...
A Reform-led council is planning to double council tax on second homes six months after party leader Nigel Farage denounced such policies as “madness” and “extortion”
By me, for Politics Home www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Fallece a los 112 años Angelina Torres Vallbona, la mujer más longeva de España social.elpais.com/f4n7m4
Fallece a los 112 años Angelina Torres Vallbona, la mujer más longeva de España
La leridana era considerada la más mayor del país tras la muerte de la también catalana Maria Branyas a los 117 años y de la aragonesa Piedad Loriente a los 113
social.elpais.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Fallece a los 112 años Angelina Torres Vallbona, la mujer más longeva de España social.elpais.com/f4n7m4
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NI Unionism just missed a golden opportunity to show NI voters they are capable of working with others.
All can see the Israel trip was ill advised. Now all can see is an inability to govern and unaccountability with the trip defended with whataboutery, arrogance & old sectarianism squabbles.
1/2
All can see the Israel trip was ill advised. Now all can see is an inability to govern and unaccountability with the trip defended with whataboutery, arrogance & old sectarianism squabbles.
1/2
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
NI Unionism just missed a golden opportunity to show NI voters they are capable of working with others.
All can see the Israel trip was ill advised. Now all can see is an inability to govern and unaccountability with the trip defended with whataboutery, arrogance & old sectarianism squabbles.
1/2
All can see the Israel trip was ill advised. Now all can see is an inability to govern and unaccountability with the trip defended with whataboutery, arrogance & old sectarianism squabbles.
1/2
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Gorgeous Dodder morning
November 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Gorgeous Dodder morning
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~ Welcome to 21st-century politics: a bitter revolt against power that will consume Labour and the Tories | John Harris | The Guardian ~
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/09/21st-century-politics-labour-tories-turbulence-green-party-reform
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/09/21st-century-politics-labour-tories-turbulence-green-party-reform
Welcome to 21st-century politics: a bitter revolt against power that will consume Labour and the Tories | John Harris | The Guardian
A mood of turbulence and insurgency against the two main parties has been building for years, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
~ Welcome to 21st-century politics: a bitter revolt against power that will consume Labour and the Tories | John Harris | The Guardian ~
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/09/21st-century-politics-labour-tories-turbulence-green-party-reform
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/09/21st-century-politics-labour-tories-turbulence-green-party-reform
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In Dublin at the end of the month?
Still a few tix available for the NCH Talk between @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social who swap positions and argue for the "other side" of the reunification in Ireland debate.
Still a few tix available for the NCH Talk between @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social who swap positions and argue for the "other side" of the reunification in Ireland debate.
NCH Talks: Fintan O’Toole & Sam McBride: For and against a united Ireland | National Concert Hall
The National Concert Hall is a national cultural institution and the designated home of music in Ireland.
www.nch.ie
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In Dublin at the end of the month?
Still a few tix available for the NCH Talk between @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social who swap positions and argue for the "other side" of the reunification in Ireland debate.
Still a few tix available for the NCH Talk between @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social who swap positions and argue for the "other side" of the reunification in Ireland debate.
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Because Glasman McSweeney is still trying to stroke the xeno 'hero voter' - who'll never vote Labour when they can vote Reform.
Utter twat. @imogenwalker.bsky.social
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/08/home-office-want-copy-denmark-immigration-system
Utter twat. @imogenwalker.bsky.social
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/08/home-office-want-copy-denmark-immigration-system
Why does UK government want to copy Denmark’s immigration system? | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
Some say Denmark’s rigid rules are key to Social Democrats’ power, but critical Labour MPs think model echoes far-right themes
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Because Glasman McSweeney is still trying to stroke the xeno 'hero voter' - who'll never vote Labour when they can vote Reform.
Utter twat. @imogenwalker.bsky.social
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/08/home-office-want-copy-denmark-immigration-system
Utter twat. @imogenwalker.bsky.social
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/08/home-office-want-copy-denmark-immigration-system
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Dear Diary: "skills no longer required" was on my P45 from Wandsworth. Bastards. It was a volunteer week and I needed to fill a gap for when Nigel calls me in to sort out the countrys finances. Reeves tax rises just 2 weeks away now. Must dash. Iceberg lettuce salad for tea.
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Dear Diary: "skills no longer required" was on my P45 from Wandsworth. Bastards. It was a volunteer week and I needed to fill a gap for when Nigel calls me in to sort out the countrys finances. Reeves tax rises just 2 weeks away now. Must dash. Iceberg lettuce salad for tea.
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Contrast this with Trump's infamous mocking of a disabled journalist
This is disability visibility.
Mamdani listened. He didn’t pander or talk over the disabled journalist.
He acknowledged his concerns and gave real responses about how he plans to fix them.
1 in 4 Americans has a disability, it’s a huge number of voters.
Don’t ignore us!
Mamdani listened. He didn’t pander or talk over the disabled journalist.
He acknowledged his concerns and gave real responses about how he plans to fix them.
1 in 4 Americans has a disability, it’s a huge number of voters.
Don’t ignore us!
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Contrast this with Trump's infamous mocking of a disabled journalist