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We need to push back. Sign this please. petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
Petition: Require all think tanks to disclose their donors, funding, and media spending
Research bodies and representation of specialist interests is important when making policy. However, think tanks go beyond merely brainstorming ideas and presenting data and arguments. They can push s...
petition.parliament.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
We need to push back. Sign this please. petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
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This story should be retitled. The US is actually funding pro-Putin think tanks, ones that want to end European democracy.
Lets be honest about this.
Lets be honest about this.
US government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe ft.trib.al/rg4IDIC
US government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe
State department grants to spread ‘American values’ are part of Washington’s 250th anniversary celebrations
ft.trib.al
February 7, 2026 at 12:42 PM
This story should be retitled. The US is actually funding pro-Putin think tanks, ones that want to end European democracy.
Lets be honest about this.
Lets be honest about this.
@phillipspobrien.bsky.social
Come back alive has a US non lethal registered charity. If it had charitable UK (and EU) wings it would unlock more donations as it becomes tax deductible
Come back alive has a US non lethal registered charity. If it had charitable UK (and EU) wings it would unlock more donations as it becomes tax deductible
January 25, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Come back alive has a US non lethal registered charity. If it had charitable UK (and EU) wings it would unlock more donations as it becomes tax deductible
Come back alive has a US non lethal registered charity. If it had charitable UK (and EU) wings it would unlock more donations as it becomes tax deductible
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Anyone in UK please sign this petition
www.change.org/p/urge-natio...
www.change.org/p/urge-natio...
Sign the Petition
Urge national football teams to boycott the World Cup
www.change.org
January 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Anyone in UK please sign this petition
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This explains why and how liberals need to see complex political issues with clear eyes (here immigration). Liberalism is a voting priority for a minority so we win (and keep the democratic show on the road) by building bridges open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
The Uncomfortable Truths About Immigration
On highbrow pro-immigration misinformation & what the elites don’t want you to know
open.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:21 PM
This explains why and how liberals need to see complex political issues with clear eyes (here immigration). Liberalism is a voting priority for a minority so we win (and keep the democratic show on the road) by building bridges open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
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Ali Khamenei admitted that “several thousand people” were killed during Iran’s recent protests, labeling the unrest an “American plot.” He said Tehran won’t seek war but will punish “domestic criminals.” No reference was made to state violence. #IranProtests
January 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Ali Khamenei admitted that “several thousand people” were killed during Iran’s recent protests, labeling the unrest an “American plot.” He said Tehran won’t seek war but will punish “domestic criminals.” No reference was made to state violence. #IranProtests
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Just did a Substack Live with Ukrainian General Volodomyr Havrylov. He gave a fascinating overview of the changes in the war. For instance, now Ukraine is close to inflicting 50% of the casualties on the Russians using only 10% of the Ukr military. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Phillips O’Brien and Volodomyr Havrylov
A recording from Phillips P. OBrien's live video
open.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Just did a Substack Live with Ukrainian General Volodomyr Havrylov. He gave a fascinating overview of the changes in the war. For instance, now Ukraine is close to inflicting 50% of the casualties on the Russians using only 10% of the Ukr military. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Trump has started his lawsuit against the BBC today.
We're writing to BBC Chair Samir Shah demanding that the BBC must NOT offer a Trump a payout.
Sign the letter here:
stoptrump.org.uk/sign-bbc-let...
We're writing to BBC Chair Samir Shah demanding that the BBC must NOT offer a Trump a payout.
Sign the letter here:
stoptrump.org.uk/sign-bbc-let...
Sign the letter: The BBC must not pay Trump a penny
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Trump has started his lawsuit against the BBC today.
We're writing to BBC Chair Samir Shah demanding that the BBC must NOT offer a Trump a payout.
Sign the letter here:
stoptrump.org.uk/sign-bbc-let...
We're writing to BBC Chair Samir Shah demanding that the BBC must NOT offer a Trump a payout.
Sign the letter here:
stoptrump.org.uk/sign-bbc-let...
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🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
Let’s get this over the 100,000 threshold to protect our democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Let’s get this over the 100,000 threshold to protect our democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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When you’ve protected British people’s rights from the authoritarian regime Nigel Farage craves.
October 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
When you’ve protected British people’s rights from the authoritarian regime Nigel Farage craves.
Letter: For Reform UK councils, the penny has dropped
Gift article
Gift article
September 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Letter: For Reform UK councils, the penny has dropped
Gift article
Gift article
I just signed up to this: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has its second reading 2Sep, abolishing First Past The Post voting for Mayoral elections.
FPTP today is unstable and pulls the 2 parties to their flanks to guard against extremes
actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
FPTP today is unstable and pulls the 2 parties to their flanks to guard against extremes
actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
Email your MP about scrapping First Past The Post (FPTP) for Mayoral elections
On the 2nd of September, MPs will debate abolishing First Past the Post for Mayoral and PPC elections. Since the system was introduced, it has resulted in Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of t...
actionnetwork.org
August 24, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I just signed up to this: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has its second reading 2Sep, abolishing First Past The Post voting for Mayoral elections.
FPTP today is unstable and pulls the 2 parties to their flanks to guard against extremes
actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
FPTP today is unstable and pulls the 2 parties to their flanks to guard against extremes
actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
Good reading for muscular optimistic liberals. When people call for the blitz spirit, they forget how we do rise to the terrible occasion. Recognising this not only stops “nonsense” but deters those who think they only have to kick the door down
Nice to read optimism, and the reasons to be optimistic about Europe 's awakening.
Slow, too slow, but happening.
by @alanderminna.bsky.social
Slow, too slow, but happening.
by @alanderminna.bsky.social
Pessimism As a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
In this week's the Europe Dispatch, Minna Ålander reflects on the dangers of demoralising elite pessimism.
phillipspobrien.substack.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Good reading for muscular optimistic liberals. When people call for the blitz spirit, they forget how we do rise to the terrible occasion. Recognising this not only stops “nonsense” but deters those who think they only have to kick the door down
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Former US ambassador to Hungary: "After years watching Hungary suffocate under the weight of its democratic collapse, I came to understand that the real danger of a strongman isn’t his tactics; it’s how others, especially those with power, justify their acquiescence." (h/t @bnovak.bsky.social)
Opinion | I Watched It Happen in Hungary. Now It’s Happening Here.
www.nytimes.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Former US ambassador to Hungary: "After years watching Hungary suffocate under the weight of its democratic collapse, I came to understand that the real danger of a strongman isn’t his tactics; it’s how others, especially those with power, justify their acquiescence." (h/t @bnovak.bsky.social)
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This is an important leading article and a very disappointing state of affairs: Ukraine must not backslide into autocracy - not least, it would be a betrayal of those who have died for its democracy.
Last week, we warned of a coming anti-democratic backslide. Now, we see it happening.
A parliamentary vote, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky’s lawmakers, today took away the independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption bodies. Zelensky signed it into law the same day.
A parliamentary vote, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky’s lawmakers, today took away the independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption bodies. Zelensky signed it into law the same day.
Editorial: Zelensky just betrayed Ukraine's democracy — and everyone fighting for it
Editor’s note: This editorial has been updated to reflect the fact Zelensky signed the bill into law on the evening of July 22, as shown on the Parliament's website.
Last week, we warned of a coming ...
kyivindependent.com
July 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This is an important leading article and a very disappointing state of affairs: Ukraine must not backslide into autocracy - not least, it would be a betrayal of those who have died for its democracy.
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🇩🇰 Denmark will push to suspend Hungary’s voting rights in the EU over its continued blocking of Ukraine’s accession talks, says European Affairs Minister Bjerre. Copenhagen plans to trigger Article 7 of the EU Treaty, which can strip a member state of its voting rights in the Council.
July 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🇩🇰 Denmark will push to suspend Hungary’s voting rights in the EU over its continued blocking of Ukraine’s accession talks, says European Affairs Minister Bjerre. Copenhagen plans to trigger Article 7 of the EU Treaty, which can strip a member state of its voting rights in the Council.
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Ukraine is not being prepared as it should in air defense, and instead of sucking up to Trump, the Europeans should be far more proactive. They even have cards to play, if they had self respect. How about saying Europe will only buy US weapons if the US sells Ukraine Patriots?
June 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Ukraine is not being prepared as it should in air defense, and instead of sucking up to Trump, the Europeans should be far more proactive. They even have cards to play, if they had self respect. How about saying Europe will only buy US weapons if the US sells Ukraine Patriots?
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The UK government should long ago have exited X. The platform is not interested in appropriate moderation. It is a hotbed for extremism. This was clear nearly a year ago during the riots.
There are a good number of X accounts celebrating, encouraging and inciting violence in Nothern Ireland.
The platform, the regulators & the government are too casual about the weak response to the incitement of violence in every flashpoint situation
The platform, the regulators & the government are too casual about the weak response to the incitement of violence in every flashpoint situation
June 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The UK government should long ago have exited X. The platform is not interested in appropriate moderation. It is a hotbed for extremism. This was clear nearly a year ago during the riots.
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