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Steve
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Mindfulness practitioner. Author of Mindfully Saving Myself: One Moment at a Time.

I'm increasingly concerned about the Russian genocidal war against Ukraine & the take over of western democracies by Russian western assets.

I amplify Ukrainian voices.
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Mindfully Saving Myself: One Moment at a Time. A book about how I went from depression, anxiety & almost taking my own life to being at peace with myself and how #mindfulness was/is the spiritual tool that helped me save myself amzn.eu/d/4Bnywmk #meditation #selfhelp
Mindfully Saving Myself: One Moment at a Time: Amazon.co.uk: McCoull, Mr Stephen: 9798492407636: Books
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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’

The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit

By Anthony Robinson

yorkshirebylines.co.uk/opinion/brex...
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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In some ways, Trump has already devastated Ukraine in the USA. He has taken his "deal" that under any other administration would be seen as appeasing a dictator and selling out a democracy, and had it repackaged by the herd as a necessary compromise.
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Cut Trump out of all talks on Russia-Ukraine relations!
1. Trump overwhelmingly supports Putin's aggression, even voting for it in the UN.
2. Trump has given no military or financial aid to Ukraine.
3. Trump issued an ultimatum to Ukraine to effectively surrender by Nov 27. /1
December 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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What we saw last week was one of the most dishonest Budgets I have ever seen.

Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Keir Starmer has again announced that the UK will be moving closer to Europe because Brexit has been a failure.

92% of people in the UK think Brexit has been a failure and made the UK worse.

70% of people would rejoin instantly.

Why don't we get rid of Brexit now?
December 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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🇬🇪BBC has confirmed that Georgian Dream used a WW1 chemical agent, Bromobenzyl cyanide, against peaceful protesters.
People suffered chemical burns, respiratory distress and long-term injuries.
www.bbc.com/news/article...?
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:

In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.

In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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I tell Trump my peace terms, Trump tells Witkoff what they are and then Witkoff tells me Trump's terms that I told him then I say they aren't enough so we both blame Ukraine for me not accepting my own terms and I keep attacking them.

Rinse. Repeat.
December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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This family in Kyiv shares the same sounding videos every damn night. Civilians are being targeted while Russia conducts “human safari” hunting civilians with drones in other parts of the country.
November 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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A bit of #Jupiter (NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / @kevinmgill.bsky.social)
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's no different in the UK and Labour have done nothing to reverse the flow of capital from the poor to the rich.

Countries that remain in this state become dangerous tinderboxes and it's why the far right is on the rise.

If you're in the UK the Green party want to do something about it. Join up.
We now have an unprecedented level of income & wealth inequality.

It isn’t acceptable that the top 1% owns more wealth than the bottom 93%, while a majority of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.

We must stand together & create an economy that works for all, not just the few.
November 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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If Russia wanted peace, they would stop killing Ukrainians.
If the US wanted peace, they would stop Russia.
November 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Important conversation. But the conclusion understates the case. It is not that handing Russia the huge territory that contains Ukraine’s best defenses would “not necessarily” bring peace. It is that so doing would guarantee a bloodier and longer war.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
US deal must punish Russia war crimes, says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner
Oleksandra Matviichuk warns any amnesty could encourage authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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100%
November 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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I see media quote Turkish Foreign Minister saying how the ‘peace deal’ could ‘ensure peace in the region for the next 50-70 years’ . This shows dangerous lack of understanding what this war is about and what Russia is.
November 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi believes the most realistic end to the war may be a prolonged pause in fighting, with both sides using the time to rearm and prepare for future clashes.

"Victory is the collapse of the Russian empire. Anything less is just continued war," he stated.
November 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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“A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has surged past 100,000 signatures after being shared at remarkable speed across social media.”
Russian influence petition surges past 100,000 signatures
A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Since the Nathan Gill conviction, a lot of people seem to be waking up to Putin's meddling in British politics

Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social

A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond

@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
A Beginners Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 29/11/2025 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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“For 4 years, Ukraine has been fighting for the whole of Europe. NATO was created to fight one war … to save free Europe from Russian aggression. Ukraine is the only country that is fighting this war, and we are still discussing should we include them or not.”

- Garry Kasparov
November 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.

All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.

Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.

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November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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These horrific, unending nights are nearly too much to bear. We could never have endured them alone. Our strength comes solely from the shining light of your hearts, the warmth of your embrace, and the unwavering kindness in your eyes, dear Ukrainians and friends around the world.
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Polish PM Tusk reminded allies that NATO was founded to defend against Soviet/Russian aggression through solidarity, not selfish interests, expressing hope these principles remain unchanged.
November 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Venezuela is clearly in the US sphere. It has bought foreign militaries into the US backyard & destabilised the region by laying claim to the territories of its neighbors. They should pledge neutrality and choose a new leader Donald approves of in case he lashes out with nukes.

Noam Chomsky.
November 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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We are 3/4 of the way there. Please help if you can.
When Ukrainian soldiers are wounded in action, Russian drones target both them and the people who come to rescue them.
Join me in a fundraising campaign for vehicles with drone-jamming equipment.
snyder.substack.com/p/freedom-is...
Freedom is Action -- Finishing the Job
Help save the lives of the courageous
snyder.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM