Paul Browne
@paulbrowne55.bsky.social
An Irishman in England, a European in the UK.
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"The EU could set a lead by sanctioning the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ... to change the calculus of key figures in the regime, making them wonder if their best interests are served by staying loyal or breaking away."
@jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
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Thousands of Iranians have been killed protesting for their freedom. Why are so many silent on their plight? | Jonathan Freedland
US bombs are not the answer, but there’s much the outside world can do – starting with noticing the horror unfolding in Tehran, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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January 17, 2026 at 11:26 AM
"The EU could set a lead by sanctioning the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ... to change the calculus of key figures in the regime, making them wonder if their best interests are served by staying loyal or breaking away."
@jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
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@jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
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Great to see South Cambridgeshire MP @pippaheylings.bsky.social co-hosting the launch of the @yem1.bsky.social "Open Doors, Open Futures" campaign in Parliament this week.
Find out more aboutvtye campaign at 1.yem.org.uk/open-doors-o...
Find out more aboutvtye campaign at 1.yem.org.uk/open-doors-o...
January 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Great to see South Cambridgeshire MP @pippaheylings.bsky.social co-hosting the launch of the @yem1.bsky.social "Open Doors, Open Futures" campaign in Parliament this week.
Find out more aboutvtye campaign at 1.yem.org.uk/open-doors-o...
Find out more aboutvtye campaign at 1.yem.org.uk/open-doors-o...
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Protect the ECHR, so it continues to protect us!
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was established by the UK and other European states as a backstop protecting human rights, it underpins Northern Ireland's Good Friday agreement, defend it!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was established by the UK and other European states as a backstop protecting human rights, it underpins Northern Ireland's Good Friday agreement, defend it!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Protect the ECHR, so it continues to protect us!
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was established by the UK and other European states as a backstop protecting human rights, it underpins Northern Ireland's Good Friday agreement, defend it!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was established by the UK and other European states as a backstop protecting human rights, it underpins Northern Ireland's Good Friday agreement, defend it!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...
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If cost of living is the only thing that matters, the u-turn Starmer needs to make, urgently, is the one on his red lines on CU/SM.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The U-turns keep coming – but Starmer’s allies insist they’re his best hope of revival
Prime minister wants cabinet ministers to move on from policies that have tanked with voters
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:35 AM
If cost of living is the only thing that matters, the u-turn Starmer needs to make, urgently, is the one on his red lines on CU/SM.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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What does populism really mean in the Italian context?
Our first event of 2026 is a free in-person discussion with @Marzia Maccaferri.
🗓 27 Jan 2026, 6.30 PM
📍 Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street, Cambridge CB2 1HL
More info: www.cambridgeforeurope.org.uk/events/popul...
@europeanmovement.co.uk
Our first event of 2026 is a free in-person discussion with @Marzia Maccaferri.
🗓 27 Jan 2026, 6.30 PM
📍 Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street, Cambridge CB2 1HL
More info: www.cambridgeforeurope.org.uk/events/popul...
@europeanmovement.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 8:38 AM
What does populism really mean in the Italian context?
Our first event of 2026 is a free in-person discussion with @Marzia Maccaferri.
🗓 27 Jan 2026, 6.30 PM
📍 Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street, Cambridge CB2 1HL
More info: www.cambridgeforeurope.org.uk/events/popul...
@europeanmovement.co.uk
Our first event of 2026 is a free in-person discussion with @Marzia Maccaferri.
🗓 27 Jan 2026, 6.30 PM
📍 Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street, Cambridge CB2 1HL
More info: www.cambridgeforeurope.org.uk/events/popul...
@europeanmovement.co.uk
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This is all well and good, but the reality is that the UK is not investing nearly enough in defence.
To provide proper support to Ukraine, and to end subservient dependence on the USA, the UK and it's European allies must invest more now and cooperate better!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
To provide proper support to Ukraine, and to end subservient dependence on the USA, the UK and it's European allies must invest more now and cooperate better!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM
This is all well and good, but the reality is that the UK is not investing nearly enough in defence.
To provide proper support to Ukraine, and to end subservient dependence on the USA, the UK and it's European allies must invest more now and cooperate better!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
To provide proper support to Ukraine, and to end subservient dependence on the USA, the UK and it's European allies must invest more now and cooperate better!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The world is once again witnessing the brave people of Iran stand up.
Europe stands by their side.
Europe stands by their side.
January 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The world is once again witnessing the brave people of Iran stand up.
Europe stands by their side.
Europe stands by their side.
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It's very clear that the USA's slide into corrupt authoritarianism accelerated sharply over the last week.
Those who still believe in democracy and accountability don't have until the mid-terms in November to stop it.
We in Europe need to plan and invest for what happens if they can't stop it.
Those who still believe in democracy and accountability don't have until the mid-terms in November to stop it.
We in Europe need to plan and invest for what happens if they can't stop it.
The video shows that the driver of the vehicle turned her wheels to avoid the ICE agents who surrounded her, screamed profanity at her, and gave her conflicting orders.
They escalated the situation, put the public in danger, killed her without justification, and kept firing at her.
They escalated the situation, put the public in danger, killed her without justification, and kept firing at her.
January 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM
It's very clear that the USA's slide into corrupt authoritarianism accelerated sharply over the last week.
Those who still believe in democracy and accountability don't have until the mid-terms in November to stop it.
We in Europe need to plan and invest for what happens if they can't stop it.
Those who still believe in democracy and accountability don't have until the mid-terms in November to stop it.
We in Europe need to plan and invest for what happens if they can't stop it.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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“There is a valid tactical rationale for the prime minister’s reluctance to criticise the US right now, but it has to serve a strategic recognition that Britain’s future lies with Europe.”
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Is Starmer’s reluctance to criticise Trump smart tactics – or the sign of a man without a plan? | Rafael Behr
The PM won’t call out Trump over Venezuela, and won’t commit to Europe. His refusal to choose leaves vital choices for Britain to be made by others, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:53 AM
“There is a valid tactical rationale for the prime minister’s reluctance to criticise the US right now, but it has to serve a strategic recognition that Britain’s future lies with Europe.”
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"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland"
This shouldn't even need stating, yet the Prime Ministers of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain must now join their Danish colleague say it.
This shouldn't even need stating, yet the Prime Ministers of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain must now join their Danish colleague say it.
January 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland"
This shouldn't even need stating, yet the Prime Ministers of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain must now join their Danish colleague say it.
This shouldn't even need stating, yet the Prime Ministers of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain must now join their Danish colleague say it.
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Your regular reminder that multiple opinion polls and surveys over the past 5 years show that there is a very strong majority in the UK in support of mutual Freedom of Movement with the EU.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
January 4, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Your regular reminder that multiple opinion polls and surveys over the past 5 years show that there is a very strong majority in the UK in support of mutual Freedom of Movement with the EU.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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As 2026 begins we stand with Ukraine, with democracy, and with resistance against the autocrats.
We must continue to strive for a Europe, and a world, where truth, accountability, human rights and human dignity matter.
We must continue to strive for a Europe, and a world, where truth, accountability, human rights and human dignity matter.
January 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
As 2026 begins we stand with Ukraine, with democracy, and with resistance against the autocrats.
We must continue to strive for a Europe, and a world, where truth, accountability, human rights and human dignity matter.
We must continue to strive for a Europe, and a world, where truth, accountability, human rights and human dignity matter.
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Our first event of 2026 is a free in-person discussion with @marzmac.bsky.social on Populism, the Right, and Democracy in Italy Today.
🗓 27 January 2026, 6.30 PM
📍 Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street, Cambridge CB2 1HL
More info www.cambridgeforeurope.org.uk/events/popul...
@europeanmovement.co.uk
🗓 27 January 2026, 6.30 PM
📍 Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street, Cambridge CB2 1HL
More info www.cambridgeforeurope.org.uk/events/popul...
@europeanmovement.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our first event of 2026 is a free in-person discussion with @marzmac.bsky.social on Populism, the Right, and Democracy in Italy Today.
🗓 27 January 2026, 6.30 PM
📍 Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street, Cambridge CB2 1HL
More info www.cambridgeforeurope.org.uk/events/popul...
@europeanmovement.co.uk
🗓 27 January 2026, 6.30 PM
📍 Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street, Cambridge CB2 1HL
More info www.cambridgeforeurope.org.uk/events/popul...
@europeanmovement.co.uk
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The Economist: Brexit has deepened the British economy’s flaws and dulled its strengths
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
Brexit has deepened the British economy’s flaws and dulled its strengths
The question is what to do about it
www.economist.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Economist: Brexit has deepened the British economy’s flaws and dulled its strengths
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
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"Discard tax pledges that distort budget priorities. Abandon Brexit red lines, free us to get as close as Europe will agree. Bring in proportional representation immediately to rescue democracy for five-party politics."
No easy answers, but the right priorities👏
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No easy answers, but the right priorities👏
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Conditions may feel rife for a coup within Labour – but a change of leader alone isn’t going to fix things | Polly Toynbee
For all the talk of coups, this much is clear: without a strong vision, Labour will face a fresh crisis of legitimacy, says Polly Toynbee
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December 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"Discard tax pledges that distort budget priorities. Abandon Brexit red lines, free us to get as close as Europe will agree. Bring in proportional representation immediately to rescue democracy for five-party politics."
No easy answers, but the right priorities👏
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
No easy answers, but the right priorities👏
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It's sickening to see countries like India and Pakistan condemning an imaginary Ukrainian attack on one of Putin's many palaces, while failing to condemn the daily Russian terrorist attacks on Ukrainian civilians.
It really is a sick world.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
It really is a sick world.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Ukraine war live: Russia gives ‘no plausible evidence’ to back up claim of drone attack on Putin’s residence
Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha responds to claims by Moscow of a strike on home in Russia’s Novgorod region
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December 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It's sickening to see countries like India and Pakistan condemning an imaginary Ukrainian attack on one of Putin's many palaces, while failing to condemn the daily Russian terrorist attacks on Ukrainian civilians.
It really is a sick world.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
It really is a sick world.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Every word from Trump's mouth, every scheme his regime proposes, is a reminder of the urgent need for Europe to strengthen our collective military capability so that we no longer have to rely on the US for defence.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Trump says Ukraine peace talks in ‘final stages’ as he meets Zelenskyy in Florida
Key topics include security guarantees to prevent Russia from attacking again, with US president saying he believes Putin is serious about peace
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Every word from Trump's mouth, every scheme his regime proposes, is a reminder of the urgent need for Europe to strengthen our collective military capability so that we no longer have to rely on the US for defence.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Campaigning to rejoin the EU cannot be just about restoring lost opportunities for UK citizens, or of strengthening the UK economy.
It is at its core about uniting with our neighbours to defend our shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It is at its core about uniting with our neighbours to defend our shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump and Putin share a craving for status. That’s why they both want to destroy Europe | Henry Farrell and Sergey Radchenko
Liberal democracies view Putin’s Russia as a bully – and Trump’s US as an angry drunk with a bazooka. The response is pure venom, say Henry Farrell and Sergey Radchenko of Johns Hopkins
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Campaigning to rejoin the EU cannot be just about restoring lost opportunities for UK citizens, or of strengthening the UK economy.
It is at its core about uniting with our neighbours to defend our shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It is at its core about uniting with our neighbours to defend our shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Have become quite critical of Macron lately. But for the EU's sole nuclear power this is an important response.
December 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Have become quite critical of Macron lately. But for the EU's sole nuclear power this is an important response.
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All I want for Christmas is First Past the Post Electoral Chaos
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 25% (-3)
LAB: 20% (+2)
CON: 19% (+2)
LDM: 15% (+1)
GRN: 15% (-2)
SNP: 3% (-1)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 21-22 Dec.
Changes w/ 14-15 Dec.
RFM: 25% (-3)
LAB: 20% (+2)
CON: 19% (+2)
LDM: 15% (+1)
GRN: 15% (-2)
SNP: 3% (-1)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 21-22 Dec.
Changes w/ 14-15 Dec.
December 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
All I want for Christmas is First Past the Post Electoral Chaos
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Your chart actially shows more respondents in both France and Germany want to increase or maintain support for Ukraine than decrease it, by 49% to 46% in the case of Germany (and by more in France).
It's not great, but there's no call to misrepresent it!
It's not great, but there's no call to misrepresent it!
December 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Your chart actially shows more respondents in both France and Germany want to increase or maintain support for Ukraine than decrease it, by 49% to 46% in the case of Germany (and by more in France).
It's not great, but there's no call to misrepresent it!
It's not great, but there's no call to misrepresent it!
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The €90 billion loan to Ukraine the EU agreed last night is a important decision that will ensure Ukraine can continue to resist Russian aggression.
It isn't the full reparations loan, but won't be repaid until Russia pays reparations to Ukraine.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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It isn't the full reparations loan, but won't be repaid until Russia pays reparations to Ukraine.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets
Two-year deal will cover most of Ukraine’s needs, but will be secured against EU borrowing rather than Russian assets
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:07 AM
The €90 billion loan to Ukraine the EU agreed last night is a important decision that will ensure Ukraine can continue to resist Russian aggression.
It isn't the full reparations loan, but won't be repaid until Russia pays reparations to Ukraine.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
(1/2)
It isn't the full reparations loan, but won't be repaid until Russia pays reparations to Ukraine.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
(1/2)
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"When I hear that Ukraine is supposed to hold elections, I respond that Russia should also commit to holding free and fair elections, which they haven't had for 25 years. We need to shift the focus to where the real problem lies." - Kaja Kallas.
December 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
"When I hear that Ukraine is supposed to hold elections, I respond that Russia should also commit to holding free and fair elections, which they haven't had for 25 years. We need to shift the focus to where the real problem lies." - Kaja Kallas.