Barbara Mason #FBPE
@motherhen.bsky.social
Europhile. Hate Brexit . Want to rejoin the EU eventually but will be happy for a better relationship in first instance. We need PR. Worried about climate change trying to do my bit. Still just about work for the NHS. Moved from twitter/X also on threads
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The simple fact is that domestic politics, security, geopolitics, and economics are all lining up for enormous institutional change at European level.
European values are in jeopardy and we can't just let them fade into the sunset. The UK needs to be at the heart of this change.
European values are in jeopardy and we can't just let them fade into the sunset. The UK needs to be at the heart of this change.
December 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The simple fact is that domestic politics, security, geopolitics, and economics are all lining up for enormous institutional change at European level.
European values are in jeopardy and we can't just let them fade into the sunset. The UK needs to be at the heart of this change.
European values are in jeopardy and we can't just let them fade into the sunset. The UK needs to be at the heart of this change.
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At the moment European institutional disintegration is more likely as mainstream political leaders fail to find the paths and explanations out of decline, and populist nationalists have seductive words that will exacerbate the problems.
The simple fact is that domestic politics, security, geopolitics, and economics are all lining up for enormous institutional change at European level.
European values are in jeopardy and we can't just let them fade into the sunset. The UK needs to be at the heart of this change.
European values are in jeopardy and we can't just let them fade into the sunset. The UK needs to be at the heart of this change.
December 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
At the moment European institutional disintegration is more likely as mainstream political leaders fail to find the paths and explanations out of decline, and populist nationalists have seductive words that will exacerbate the problems.
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Sadiq Khan, London Mayor
‘I'm slightly curious & concerned why the leader of the free world who's got so many challenges in the Middle East, in Ukraine, issues around the climate, trade, is spending time talking about me, & giving the impression he's obsessed with me & for him, it’s to explain why"
‘I'm slightly curious & concerned why the leader of the free world who's got so many challenges in the Middle East, in Ukraine, issues around the climate, trade, is spending time talking about me, & giving the impression he's obsessed with me & for him, it’s to explain why"
Trump 'obsessed with me' says Sadiq Khan as US President brands him 'disgusting'
Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said Donald Trump's repeated rants were 'sticks and stones' and questioned why the US President didn't have more important things to do
www.mirror.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Sadiq Khan, London Mayor
‘I'm slightly curious & concerned why the leader of the free world who's got so many challenges in the Middle East, in Ukraine, issues around the climate, trade, is spending time talking about me, & giving the impression he's obsessed with me & for him, it’s to explain why"
‘I'm slightly curious & concerned why the leader of the free world who's got so many challenges in the Middle East, in Ukraine, issues around the climate, trade, is spending time talking about me, & giving the impression he's obsessed with me & for him, it’s to explain why"
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The President everyone. The original police statement that the shooter was in custody was issued over an hour ago. The correction was issued ten minutes later.
Clearly no one is bothering to brief Trump at all. They’ve just left him with his phone.
Clearly no one is bothering to brief Trump at all. They’ve just left him with his phone.
December 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The President everyone. The original police statement that the shooter was in custody was issued over an hour ago. The correction was issued ten minutes later.
Clearly no one is bothering to brief Trump at all. They’ve just left him with his phone.
Clearly no one is bothering to brief Trump at all. They’ve just left him with his phone.
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Rayner is joined by around 50 Labour MPs who are opposing plans to halve the number of jury trials, with allies saying she is concerned that it will allow Reform to weaponise the changes, furthering the party’s narrative of the Government versus the public.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Starmer faces mutiny as Rayner joins Labour rebellion against reforms
Keir Starmer's leadership is under threat once again as a new rebellion forms.
www.express.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Rayner is joined by around 50 Labour MPs who are opposing plans to halve the number of jury trials, with allies saying she is concerned that it will allow Reform to weaponise the changes, furthering the party’s narrative of the Government versus the public.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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Brexit issues for Northern Ireland haven't gone away. Cars and veterinary medicines are two known issues from 1 Jan 2026, but also watch out for EU plans on steel, carbon border adjustment, and de minimis - all of which will have consequences www.thetimes.com/business/eco...
Northern Ireland faces car shortages as Brexit changes take hold
Windsor framework comes into force within days and means new vehicles must meet EU rather than British standards – and risks a profound impact on the car sector
www.thetimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Brexit issues for Northern Ireland haven't gone away. Cars and veterinary medicines are two known issues from 1 Jan 2026, but also watch out for EU plans on steel, carbon border adjustment, and de minimis - all of which will have consequences www.thetimes.com/business/eco...
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The thing with “cancel culture” is that the number of people who get away with appalling behaviour dwarfs the number who are unfairly or disproportionately punished. Evading consequences is the norm.
December 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The thing with “cancel culture” is that the number of people who get away with appalling behaviour dwarfs the number who are unfairly or disproportionately punished. Evading consequences is the norm.
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“If this is the level of shamelessness [Farage’s] media supporters are willing to stoop to when he is a mere fourth party opposition politician, just imagine the levels they will descend to should he ever get a real whiff of power”
It just *must* not happen.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
It just *must* not happen.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
The Farage Apologists
The same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
“If this is the level of shamelessness [Farage’s] media supporters are willing to stoop to when he is a mere fourth party opposition politician, just imagine the levels they will descend to should he ever get a real whiff of power”
It just *must* not happen.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
It just *must* not happen.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
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Orbán does more for Russia and its interests than even Putin himself.
He is a true traitor to Hungary, yet a real Russian hero, willing to do anything to help Russia in its genocide of Ukrainians
He is a true traitor to Hungary, yet a real Russian hero, willing to do anything to help Russia in its genocide of Ukrainians
December 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Orbán does more for Russia and its interests than even Putin himself.
He is a true traitor to Hungary, yet a real Russian hero, willing to do anything to help Russia in its genocide of Ukrainians
He is a true traitor to Hungary, yet a real Russian hero, willing to do anything to help Russia in its genocide of Ukrainians
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Kia continue their winning streak with the EV4. More space than the EV3, up to 388 miles of range, comfortable, good to drive. What is there not to like? Well, I find a couple of things. ⚡️
Here's my review of the low end 'Air' trim. At £34,695, could this be your next EV?
youtu.be/eLT9Iwu-9ng
Here's my review of the low end 'Air' trim. At £34,695, could this be your next EV?
youtu.be/eLT9Iwu-9ng
Great range, good value, but is it enough? Kia EV4 'Air' full review
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Kia continue their winning streak with the EV4. More space than the EV3, up to 388 miles of range, comfortable, good to drive. What is there not to like? Well, I find a couple of things. ⚡️
Here's my review of the low end 'Air' trim. At £34,695, could this be your next EV?
youtu.be/eLT9Iwu-9ng
Here's my review of the low end 'Air' trim. At £34,695, could this be your next EV?
youtu.be/eLT9Iwu-9ng
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: My latest piece on Germany’s energy transition & the heating law.
It already offers a solid path to phase out fossil heating.
What we need: stable funding, better local planning & skilled workers. Cutting complexity instead of endless political debate.
medium.com/@jan.rosenow...
It already offers a solid path to phase out fossil heating.
What we need: stable funding, better local planning & skilled workers. Cutting complexity instead of endless political debate.
medium.com/@jan.rosenow...
German Heating Law: Stability Instead of Perpetual Debate
This is a machine translation of an article Jan Rosenow wrote for Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftspolitik (Journal for Economic Policy). The…
medium.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
HOT OFF THE PRESS: My latest piece on Germany’s energy transition & the heating law.
It already offers a solid path to phase out fossil heating.
What we need: stable funding, better local planning & skilled workers. Cutting complexity instead of endless political debate.
medium.com/@jan.rosenow...
It already offers a solid path to phase out fossil heating.
What we need: stable funding, better local planning & skilled workers. Cutting complexity instead of endless political debate.
medium.com/@jan.rosenow...
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Does Russia also want to return to the situation of 1997 in Ukraine?
December 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Does Russia also want to return to the situation of 1997 in Ukraine?
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Just got back from buying Hanukkah doughnuts to read about the Bondi Beach attacks. Numbing.
December 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Just got back from buying Hanukkah doughnuts to read about the Bondi Beach attacks. Numbing.
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My law firm is litigating 66 voting and election cases in 35 states. This is an insanely large number for this point on the election cycle.
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
My law firm is litigating 66 voting and election cases in 35 states. This is an insanely large number for this point on the election cycle.
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Using old coal mines to heat homes?
Gateshead is doing it.
Their mine-water project—the UK’s largest—draws 15°C water from boreholes, uses heat pumps to boost it to 80°C, and sends that heat through an underground network.
The system now warms 350+ homes and 23 buildings.
Gateshead is doing it.
Their mine-water project—the UK’s largest—draws 15°C water from boreholes, uses heat pumps to boost it to 80°C, and sends that heat through an underground network.
The system now warms 350+ homes and 23 buildings.
December 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Using old coal mines to heat homes?
Gateshead is doing it.
Their mine-water project—the UK’s largest—draws 15°C water from boreholes, uses heat pumps to boost it to 80°C, and sends that heat through an underground network.
The system now warms 350+ homes and 23 buildings.
Gateshead is doing it.
Their mine-water project—the UK’s largest—draws 15°C water from boreholes, uses heat pumps to boost it to 80°C, and sends that heat through an underground network.
The system now warms 350+ homes and 23 buildings.
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Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.
December 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.
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It's like that Bucks Fizz song at the Mail every single day ...
Wish they'd "make their minds up" and leave the rest of us in peace.
Wish they'd "make their minds up" and leave the rest of us in peace.
December 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It's like that Bucks Fizz song at the Mail every single day ...
Wish they'd "make their minds up" and leave the rest of us in peace.
Wish they'd "make their minds up" and leave the rest of us in peace.
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"The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies and democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency."
Richest 0.001% Now Own Three Times More Wealth Than Poorest Half of Humanity Combined | Common Dreams
A landmark report on global inequality shows that
the chasm between the richest slice of humanity and everyone else
continued to expand this year
www.commondreams.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
"The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies and democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency."
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my latest
Those opposed to the ECHR will never be satisfied by tinkering, just as Brexiters were never satisfied by the many opt-outs and rebates the UK received, writes @davidallengreen.bsky.social.
The good, the bad and the ugly of ‘rebalancing’ the ECHR
Human rights law should be kept under review, but that does not mean it should be weakened
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
my latest
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A month ago the Russians claimed they completely captured the Ukrainian city of Kupyansk. President Zelensky then went to Kupyansk and filmed a selfie video to prove the Russians are full of sh*t.
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A month ago the Russians claimed they completely captured the Ukrainian city of Kupyansk. President Zelensky then went to Kupyansk and filmed a selfie video to prove the Russians are full of sh*t.
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Once again, Russia has only itself to blame for this. It was its aggression that caused Finland and Sweden to join NATO and its Russia’s aggression that has strengthened the European alliance and put it on a war footing.
December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Once again, Russia has only itself to blame for this. It was its aggression that caused Finland and Sweden to join NATO and its Russia’s aggression that has strengthened the European alliance and put it on a war footing.
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apple.news/A5tua3YsRS7a...
Oh fuck off, how I wish this were true but she’s about to be able to claim £300 odd a day just walking in and out of the Lords.
Oh fuck off, how I wish this were true but she’s about to be able to claim £300 odd a day just walking in and out of the Lords.
Sharron Davies can’t afford to heat her home after facing financial ruin — The Mirror
Champion swimmer, Sharron Davies, who takes her seat in the House of Lords next year, has opened up about struggling to pay bills, after making a number of controversial comments about trans women in ...
apple.news
December 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
apple.news/A5tua3YsRS7a...
Oh fuck off, how I wish this were true but she’s about to be able to claim £300 odd a day just walking in and out of the Lords.
Oh fuck off, how I wish this were true but she’s about to be able to claim £300 odd a day just walking in and out of the Lords.
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Cutting right to appeal is profoundly dangerous, KCs tell David Lammy
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Cutting right to appeal is profoundly dangerous, KCs tell David Lammy
Labour wants to give magistrates’ courts more sentencing power with no automatic chance to challenge their rulings
www.thetimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Cutting right to appeal is profoundly dangerous, KCs tell David Lammy
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Ukrainian forces continue to advance within and near Kupyansk, and more details have emerged about the counteroffensive effort.
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
December 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Ukrainian forces continue to advance within and near Kupyansk, and more details have emerged about the counteroffensive effort.
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...