@denismacshane.bsky.social
Any rock ‘n roll stars calling for freedom for Iranian women?
September 16, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Any rock ‘n roll stars calling for freedom for Iranian women?
Wake up to Lib Dem ranting against refugees and some guy saying planes shouldn’t arrive at Heathrow. The closing of Britain?
September 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Wake up to Lib Dem ranting against refugees and some guy saying planes shouldn’t arrive at Heathrow. The closing of Britain?
Maybe if the Economist occasionally challenged the rich and powerful its circulation would stop dropping ?
The Observer announced another share issue today for an additional £10m funding as print circulation drops from 114k to 90k. It’s notable that in the same time period I have built a circulation of 124k for my personal Substack..having set it up amid fears I would lose my job (as I in fact did).
September 16, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Maybe if the Economist occasionally challenged the rich and powerful its circulation would stop dropping ?
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On C4 News Angela Rayner andTomTugendhat link hands and agree with each other they see no problem with crypto currency traders giving many millions to parties to get political influence. On most of Europe democracy pays for democracy. Does Burnham want to be PM of sleaze?
September 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM
On C4 News Angela Rayner andTomTugendhat link hands and agree with each other they see no problem with crypto currency traders giving many millions to parties to get political influence. On most of Europe democracy pays for democracy. Does Burnham want to be PM of sleaze?
In New S’man @pronouncedalva.bsky.social
writes “Ed Miliband’s dynamism is remaking Britain’s foreign policy for the Burnham age”. The word “Europe” does not appear in her 2 page article .
writes “Ed Miliband’s dynamism is remaking Britain’s foreign policy for the Burnham age”. The word “Europe” does not appear in her 2 page article .
September 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
In New S’man @pronouncedalva.bsky.social
writes “Ed Miliband’s dynamism is remaking Britain’s foreign policy for the Burnham age”. The word “Europe” does not appear in her 2 page article .
writes “Ed Miliband’s dynamism is remaking Britain’s foreign policy for the Burnham age”. The word “Europe” does not appear in her 2 page article .
On R4 @mikecraven.bsky.social describes Burnham as a Catholic PM. Born baptised educated a Catholic yes but does he go to mass today, follow Catholic teaching on status of women, controlling fertility etc? On whole ibetter not to promote Burnham as a “Catholic” PM any morel than Ed M as Jewish FS
September 13, 2026 at 7:08 AM
On R4 @mikecraven.bsky.social describes Burnham as a Catholic PM. Born baptised educated a Catholic yes but does he go to mass today, follow Catholic teaching on status of women, controlling fertility etc? On whole ibetter not to promote Burnham as a “Catholic” PM any morel than Ed M as Jewish FS
“Remigration” is a French word coined in France that works in English to describe mass expulsion of people living in France who are not white Christian. UK far right becoming European
Britain First bigots were out in force in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England today. Chanting 'leftie scum off our streets' and 'save the nation - remigration'. Paul Golding will be proud of his minions...
September 13, 2026 at 7:01 AM
“Remigration” is a French word coined in France that works in English to describe mass expulsion of people living in France who are not white Christian. UK far right becoming European
No he came to power because of divisions on left with communists in politics and unions blindly following Stalin or Trotsky regarding social democracy as main enemy. That far left/green hate of reformist socialism is as strong as ever and a gift to today’s extreme nationalist right
Hitler's NSDAP never gained the support of more than one-third of voters in free and fair elections!
Just like far-right leaders today, Hitler came to power because of the collaboration of right-wing elites, who either wanted to "fight off the left" or thought they could play the far right.
Just like far-right leaders today, Hitler came to power because of the collaboration of right-wing elites, who either wanted to "fight off the left" or thought they could play the far right.
September 13, 2026 at 6:54 AM
No he came to power because of divisions on left with communists in politics and unions blindly following Stalin or Trotsky regarding social democracy as main enemy. That far left/green hate of reformist socialism is as strong as ever and a gift to today’s extreme nationalist right
Sad to see great Italian politician, EU campaigner Emma Bonino dies aged 78. Pushed into political activism after she tried to get abortion aged 24 she promoted and was passionate about many worthy causes where Europe had a role. Not very party political she shook up 🇮🇹 politics
September 11, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Sad to see great Italian politician, EU campaigner Emma Bonino dies aged 78. Pushed into political activism after she tried to get abortion aged 24 she promoted and was passionate about many worthy causes where Europe had a role. Not very party political she shook up 🇮🇹 politics
AfD leader Alice Weidel has vowed to take Germany out the EU if her party gains power, speaking proudly in her native tongue that: “Я — безумная лесбиянка-нацистка, которая любит индейцев и получать взятки от Путина.”
Quelle surprise
Quelle surprise
September 11, 2026 at 6:37 AM
AfD leader Alice Weidel has vowed to take Germany out the EU if her party gains power, speaking proudly in her native tongue that: “Я — безумная лесбиянка-нацистка, которая любит индейцев и получать взятки от Путина.”
Quelle surprise
Quelle surprise
Farage keen on PR - Quelle surprise.
“Farage calls for proportional representation as he backs Reform to win 6m votes
Leader predicts pressure to change ‘absolutely bankrupt’ first past the post system if his party wins only a handful of seats “ - DTel
“Farage calls for proportional representation as he backs Reform to win 6m votes
Leader predicts pressure to change ‘absolutely bankrupt’ first past the post system if his party wins only a handful of seats “ - DTel
September 11, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Farage keen on PR - Quelle surprise.
“Farage calls for proportional representation as he backs Reform to win 6m votes
Leader predicts pressure to change ‘absolutely bankrupt’ first past the post system if his party wins only a handful of seats “ - DTel
“Farage calls for proportional representation as he backs Reform to win 6m votes
Leader predicts pressure to change ‘absolutely bankrupt’ first past the post system if his party wins only a handful of seats “ - DTel
Very heavy weather on Today right now. The top plod seems to think “far left” wear Balaclavas on demos. In France it is simply illegal to cover face on a political demo. So just copy France? Oh sorry that means learning from Europe @michaelcrick.bsky.social
@pippacrerar.bsky.social
@pippacrerar.bsky.social
September 11, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Very heavy weather on Today right now. The top plod seems to think “far left” wear Balaclavas on demos. In France it is simply illegal to cover face on a political demo. So just copy France? Oh sorry that means learning from Europe @michaelcrick.bsky.social
@pippacrerar.bsky.social
@pippacrerar.bsky.social
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Burnham should scrap Labour’s red lines on Brexit and get closer to EU, voters say
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Burnham should scrap Labour’s red lines on Brexit and get closer to EU, voters say
New research shows just one in five voters think Brexit has been a success, heaping pressure on the new prime minister to improve Britain’s relationship with Europe
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-europe-andy-burnham-europe-b3046155.html#:~:text=remained%20“committed%20to,16%20June%202026
September 9, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Burnham should scrap Labour’s red lines on Brexit and get closer to EU, voters say
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
In France news big story is thieves stealing Renoirs. On BBC News it’s about thieves stealing crates of Guinness.
September 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
In France news big story is thieves stealing Renoirs. On BBC News it’s about thieves stealing crates of Guinness.
Uk one of many democracies which support Israel’s right to exist who today are saying far right imposition of Israeli settlements outside state borders is increasing tension. List includes UK, Canada, France, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden
September 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Uk one of many democracies which support Israel’s right to exist who today are saying far right imposition of Israeli settlements outside state borders is increasing tension. List includes UK, Canada, France, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden
In Indie @lorrainekelly.bsky.social writes “there is no the doubt the European Union was, and indeed still is a bloated, impossibly impenetrable tangle of red tape. It needs a bloody good tidy up, but that’s exactly what we Brits are good at.” Really? UK had decades to “tidy up Europe”
September 8, 2026 at 8:58 AM
In Indie @lorrainekelly.bsky.social writes “there is no the doubt the European Union was, and indeed still is a bloated, impossibly impenetrable tangle of red tape. It needs a bloody good tidy up, but that’s exactly what we Brits are good at.” Really? UK had decades to “tidy up Europe”
V interesting argument by French specialist on Ukraine any why Putin may feel he needs a small invasion of a pro Ukraine neighbouring state to prove he is ready to fight forever war
www.theglobalist.com/why-putins-n...
www.theglobalist.com/why-putins-n...
Why Putin’s Next Move in his War Against Ukraine is Against Europe - The Globalist
With Ukraine's momentum shifting, Putin may be calculating that a lightning strike on NATO's eastern flank is his only way out.
www.theglobalist.com
September 7, 2026 at 6:21 PM
V interesting argument by French specialist on Ukraine any why Putin may feel he needs a small invasion of a pro Ukraine neighbouring state to prove he is ready to fight forever war
www.theglobalist.com/why-putins-n...
www.theglobalist.com/why-putins-n...
Much common sense from @jydenham.bsky.social on R4 on Portsmouth, Dover. In France it is a crime to wear a face covering at a political demonstration. But heaven forfend we might learn anything from Europe @nicklowles.bsky.social @roswynnejones.bsky.social
September 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Much common sense from @jydenham.bsky.social on R4 on Portsmouth, Dover. In France it is a crime to wear a face covering at a political demonstration. But heaven forfend we might learn anything from Europe @nicklowles.bsky.social @roswynnejones.bsky.social
Farage, Badenoch , Polanski all down in latest poll
LAB: 28% (+1) RFM: 24% (-1) CON: 18% (-1) GRN: 11% (-1) LDM: 11% (+1) SNP: 3% (=) Via
@OpiniumResearch
LAB: 28% (+1) RFM: 24% (-1) CON: 18% (-1) GRN: 11% (-1) LDM: 11% (+1) SNP: 3% (=) Via
@OpiniumResearch
September 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Farage, Badenoch , Polanski all down in latest poll
LAB: 28% (+1) RFM: 24% (-1) CON: 18% (-1) GRN: 11% (-1) LDM: 11% (+1) SNP: 3% (=) Via
@OpiniumResearch
LAB: 28% (+1) RFM: 24% (-1) CON: 18% (-1) GRN: 11% (-1) LDM: 11% (+1) SNP: 3% (=) Via
@OpiniumResearch
Always been in awe of @paulmason.bsky.social
Stakhanovite work rate. His new book “Reds. A Global History of Communism” looks like a corker. With divisions in left in Europe handing government to far right just as CP opened way to fascism after 1920 lessons to be learnt
Stakhanovite work rate. His new book “Reds. A Global History of Communism” looks like a corker. With divisions in left in Europe handing government to far right just as CP opened way to fascism after 1920 lessons to be learnt
September 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Always been in awe of @paulmason.bsky.social
Stakhanovite work rate. His new book “Reds. A Global History of Communism” looks like a corker. With divisions in left in Europe handing government to far right just as CP opened way to fascism after 1920 lessons to be learnt
Stakhanovite work rate. His new book “Reds. A Global History of Communism” looks like a corker. With divisions in left in Europe handing government to far right just as CP opened way to fascism after 1920 lessons to be learnt
In FT elogious profile of James Orr says he as head of Reform policy would “protect Britain’s Christian heritage by enacting mass deportations” of migrants. Very ugly stuff @helenwarrell.bsky.social
September 5, 2026 at 10:28 AM
In FT elogious profile of James Orr says he as head of Reform policy would “protect Britain’s Christian heritage by enacting mass deportations” of migrants. Very ugly stuff @helenwarrell.bsky.social
Neat comparison by FraserNelson between Reform and SNP. Dodgy finances, dodgy leader (Salmond=Farage) , could win seats but never effective state power but the true believers in the two nationalisms - Scottish and English - refused to give up leader worship.
September 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Neat comparison by FraserNelson between Reform and SNP. Dodgy finances, dodgy leader (Salmond=Farage) , could win seats but never effective state power but the true believers in the two nationalisms - Scottish and English - refused to give up leader worship.
Yes MPs who don’t get promotion they desire think MP who does isn’t up to job. Healey worked as PPS then minister under G Brown so learnt trade from one of more successful CXs in recent ties. Healey also lives in manufacturing northern UK in a town badly hurt by Tory anti industry ideology. A voir
I fear that the decisive moment in this government’s life was appointing John Healey as Chancellor.
I know what Pat McFadden, Ed Miliband, or Darren Jones (the other serious options) think Starmer and Reeves got wrong.
This seems to be “what if we had Rachel Reeves, but a man?”
I know what Pat McFadden, Ed Miliband, or Darren Jones (the other serious options) think Starmer and Reeves got wrong.
This seems to be “what if we had Rachel Reeves, but a man?”
John Healey puts Britain on notice for tough Budget in ‘more dangerous world’
New chancellor tells the FT that he and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are determined ‘to meet the fiscal rules’
www.ft.com
September 5, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Yes MPs who don’t get promotion they desire think MP who does isn’t up to job. Healey worked as PPS then minister under G Brown so learnt trade from one of more successful CXs in recent ties. Healey also lives in manufacturing northern UK in a town badly hurt by Tory anti industry ideology. A voir
Oh dear. @RobertJenrick reignites disaster of Reform crisis trying to shout down Anna Foster on Today and repeating Zia Yusuf racist line about Brits born outside Britain can’t be MPs. That would exclude Boris Johnson and Duke of Wellington. Pure 1930s politics
September 5, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Oh dear. @RobertJenrick reignites disaster of Reform crisis trying to shout down Anna Foster on Today and repeating Zia Yusuf racist line about Brits born outside Britain can’t be MPs. That would exclude Boris Johnson and Duke of Wellington. Pure 1930s politics