Mark Williams
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A picture of post-Brexit Britain. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog on a fortnight of ugly political scenes, why a government-led counter-narrative on asylum is needed, and why these domestic political events are a national security issue: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/a-pi...
September 11, 2026 at 6:02 AM
A picture of post-Brexit Britain. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog on a fortnight of ugly political scenes, why a government-led counter-narrative on asylum is needed, and why these domestic political events are a national security issue: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/a-pi...
Excellent as ever. Reminded me of Orwell on England "A family with the wrong members in control – that, perhaps, is as near as one can come to describing England in a phrase."
Brexit Britain is still a tinderbox. New post starting the 11th year of my Brexit & Brexitism Blog with analysis of a long, hot summer of Brexit stasis & dishonesty & the reasons for it, Clacton, the Arday case & the culture war: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/brex...
August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Excellent as ever. Reminded me of Orwell on England "A family with the wrong members in control – that, perhaps, is as near as one can come to describing England in a phrase."
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Stop looking for Burnhamism - in six years, I’ve never found.
Watching the mayor up close in Manchester, I’ve seen his unusual gifts and glaring weaknesses. Would he make a good prime minister?
Our weekend read - by @joshih.bsky.social
manchestermill.co.uk/stop-looking...
Watching the mayor up close in Manchester, I’ve seen his unusual gifts and glaring weaknesses. Would he make a good prime minister?
Our weekend read - by @joshih.bsky.social
manchestermill.co.uk/stop-looking...
Stop looking for Burnhamism - in six years, I’ve never found it
Watching the mayor up close in Manchester, I’ve seen his unusual gifts and glaring weaknesses. Would he make a good prime minister?
manchestermill.co.uk
May 23, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Stop looking for Burnhamism - in six years, I’ve never found.
Watching the mayor up close in Manchester, I’ve seen his unusual gifts and glaring weaknesses. Would he make a good prime minister?
Our weekend read - by @joshih.bsky.social
manchestermill.co.uk/stop-looking...
Watching the mayor up close in Manchester, I’ve seen his unusual gifts and glaring weaknesses. Would he make a good prime minister?
Our weekend read - by @joshih.bsky.social
manchestermill.co.uk/stop-looking...
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Yesterday two European institutions published this extremely good paper on future UK-EU ties. It deserves proper attention coming from there so to speak and being based on serious engagement with experts on both sides. Some key points follow...
www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/publicati...
www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/publicati...
Reframing the Reset: From Post-Brexit Stabilisation to Strategic Partnership
www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de
May 22, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Yesterday two European institutions published this extremely good paper on future UK-EU ties. It deserves proper attention coming from there so to speak and being based on serious engagement with experts on both sides. Some key points follow...
www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/publicati...
www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/publicati...
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With the 50th anniversary of Franco's death this year, how does a radically changed Spain mark the occasion? | Liz Parry
From fascism to freedom: fifty years since Franco’s death
With the 50th anniversary of Franco's death this year, how does a radically changed Spain mark the occasion?
centralbylines.co.uk
March 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
With the 50th anniversary of Franco's death this year, how does a radically changed Spain mark the occasion? | Liz Parry
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In case you missed it:
Enemies within and without. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog includes a look at Erasmus, the Mail's anti-emigrant campaign, the great hate at home and the threat from Trump abroad, and the government's response: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/enem...
January 10, 2026 at 9:41 AM
In case you missed it:
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A reminder of my new blog post on Brexit reminders
Brexit reminders. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog. Brexit may not be in the headlines, but many current news stories carry reminders of it, including the Hallett Inquiry report, the Gill scandal, the Budget & the latest net migration figures: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/brex...
November 29, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A reminder of my new blog post on Brexit reminders
So true. We need to get out of the doom loop.
Awful lot of people seem to think houses used to fall off trees, jobs were well paid and lovely, people were lovely to each other, and everyone could afford holidays every day.
Of course life isn't perfect now. But it never was. And in many ways it is much better.
Of course life isn't perfect now. But it never was. And in many ways it is much better.
November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
So true. We need to get out of the doom loop.
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There is another country. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog discussing the thuggery, sanctimony and hypocrisy of the last fortnight, and how Starmer should lead in articulating an alternative version of patriotism to that of the far-right: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/ther...
September 19, 2025 at 6:23 AM
There is another country. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog discussing the thuggery, sanctimony and hypocrisy of the last fortnight, and how Starmer should lead in articulating an alternative version of patriotism to that of the far-right: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/ther...
Wonderful 🙌🙌🙌 🏴 Loved it 😊
July 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Wonderful 🙌🙌🙌 🏴 Loved it 😊
Great piece as ever @ryandeeney.bsky.social - learn so much from your analysis. Thank you 🙏 The lads seem Tired and Weary but are still winning. Nearly there 💙. #bcfc #kro
#BCFC 1-0 #Imps
Kieran Dowell's penalty gives Blues another League One victory as we go 11 points clear.
- Report
- Tactics
- Players
- Conclusions
Nice to have a few bodies back isn't it.
#KRO
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Kieran Dowell's penalty gives Blues another League One victory as we go 11 points clear.
- Report
- Tactics
- Players
- Conclusions
Nice to have a few bodies back isn't it.
#KRO
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Match Report: Blues 1-0 Lincoln City
Kieran Dowell's second half penalty gives Birmingham City a well deserved three points at St.Andrews to move 11 points clear at the top.
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March 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Great piece as ever @ryandeeney.bsky.social - learn so much from your analysis. Thank you 🙏 The lads seem Tired and Weary but are still winning. Nearly there 💙. #bcfc #kro
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#BCFC 1-0 #Chairboys
Gardner-Hickman goal. Red card. Clean sheet. Win. Rinse. Repeat.
- Report
- Tactics
- Players
- Conclusions
Can people stop getting injured now?
#KRO
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Gardner-Hickman goal. Red card. Clean sheet. Win. Rinse. Repeat.
- Report
- Tactics
- Players
- Conclusions
Can people stop getting injured now?
#KRO
afootballblogbyryandeeney.substack.com/p/match-repo...
Match Report: Blues 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers
Taylor Gardner-Hickman's volley secures Blues another victory as we go 12 points clear at the top of the League One table.
afootballblogbyryandeeney.substack.com
March 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#BCFC 1-0 #Chairboys
Gardner-Hickman goal. Red card. Clean sheet. Win. Rinse. Repeat.
- Report
- Tactics
- Players
- Conclusions
Can people stop getting injured now?
#KRO
afootballblogbyryandeeney.substack.com/p/match-repo...
Gardner-Hickman goal. Red card. Clean sheet. Win. Rinse. Repeat.
- Report
- Tactics
- Players
- Conclusions
Can people stop getting injured now?
#KRO
afootballblogbyryandeeney.substack.com/p/match-repo...
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This is an excellent report/ analysis. FWIW I think Starmer is handling this incredibly difficult situation about as well as possible, even if it's not pretty, and distasteful for those who demand absolute moral purity in politics.
By me: how ultra-pragmatist Keir Starmer is still trying to get the US back on board over Ukraine with careful diplomacy, and how this ties in with his long disavowal of what he calls the ‘politics of protest’.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer leads with pragmatism and personal touch as Europe steps up
PM takes centre stage amid calls for new era of diplomacy but declines to point finger at chaos in the White House
www.theguardian.com
March 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This is an excellent report/ analysis. FWIW I think Starmer is handling this incredibly difficult situation about as well as possible, even if it's not pretty, and distasteful for those who demand absolute moral purity in politics.
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January 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
January 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Wayne, Pain & Lots to Gain
#BCFC had a weird 2024. Now, it's time for a successful 2025.
Piece looking at:
- my 30th birthday present
- relegation
- what we've already achieved
- why I'm proud
- what comes next
#KRO
afootballblogbyryandeeney.substack.com/p/2024-broug...
#BCFC had a weird 2024. Now, it's time for a successful 2025.
Piece looking at:
- my 30th birthday present
- relegation
- what we've already achieved
- why I'm proud
- what comes next
#KRO
afootballblogbyryandeeney.substack.com/p/2024-broug...
2024 Brought Wayne, Pain & Lots to Gain: What Comes Next?
Birmingham City delivered a wonderful 30th birthday present, a relegation, lots of sell-out crowds & a record-breaking start to the season.
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January 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Official Fantasy Premier League 2024/25. Free to play fantasy football game, set up your fantasy football team at the Official Premier League site.
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January 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Your mini league looking grim? Want a chance to turn it around? Wanna show you’re way better than everyone else on bsky? Join my new head-to-head league!
Likes and RTs are appreciated💫
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Likes and RTs are appreciated💫
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#FPL