@andrewrme.bsky.social
Scientist with keen interest in history & language. Respectful of those who made #EU open and brought peace. Proud to be European. (Nurnberg, Bayern)
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Can electoral lightning strike twice? #VoteBinface #Clacton
August 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Can electoral lightning strike twice? #VoteBinface #Clacton
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Sir #DavidAttenborough
“Things are going to get worse. This is the new extinction. We are in terrible, terrible trouble and the longer we wait to do something about it, the worse it is going to get."
#ClimateEmergency
“Things are going to get worse. This is the new extinction. We are in terrible, terrible trouble and the longer we wait to do something about it, the worse it is going to get."
#ClimateEmergency
David Attenborough, the voice of Our Planet: “Things are going to get worse”
The voice of some of the most stunning nature documentaries ever made is pessimistic about the future of wildlife on earth.
www.vox.com
August 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Sir #DavidAttenborough
“Things are going to get worse. This is the new extinction. We are in terrible, terrible trouble and the longer we wait to do something about it, the worse it is going to get."
#ClimateEmergency
“Things are going to get worse. This is the new extinction. We are in terrible, terrible trouble and the longer we wait to do something about it, the worse it is going to get."
#ClimateEmergency
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Farage has just released a video begging Reform supporters to come to Clacton to help him win his unnecessary by-election.
All going well in the Battle with the Bin then.
All going well in the Battle with the Bin then.
August 2, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Farage has just released a video begging Reform supporters to come to Clacton to help him win his unnecessary by-election.
All going well in the Battle with the Bin then.
All going well in the Battle with the Bin then.
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David Frum Said This July 30 2026. Frum Was The Former Speech Writer For George W. Bush........
August 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
David Frum Said This July 30 2026. Frum Was The Former Speech Writer For George W. Bush........
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So, Farage wants Zac Polanski to investigated by the police. Funny how Nigel didnt want the police to investigate Reform's Deputy Leader of Lancs CC, Simon Collins, when he shared a FB post calling for a Labour MP to be shot.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP ‘should be shot’
Natalie Fleet MP says politicians should not expect ‘death threats as standard’, as Lancashire councillor apologises
www.theguardian.com
July 29, 2026 at 9:35 AM
So, Farage wants Zac Polanski to investigated by the police. Funny how Nigel didnt want the police to investigate Reform's Deputy Leader of Lancs CC, Simon Collins, when he shared a FB post calling for a Labour MP to be shot.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Why did GPs stop making house calls? It wasn’t just funding. Medical advances, ageing population, changing expectations and political reform transformed general practice over decades. Having run NHS primary care services myself, here’s how it happened. #NHS #GP
jon-chadwick.com/2026/07/29/w...
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What Happened To GPs? - Industrial Estate of Mind
Why did GPs stop making house calls? How medicine, demographics, politics and the NHS transformed general practice.
jon-chadwick.com
July 29, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Why did GPs stop making house calls? It wasn’t just funding. Medical advances, ageing population, changing expectations and political reform transformed general practice over decades. Having run NHS primary care services myself, here’s how it happened. #NHS #GP
jon-chadwick.com/2026/07/29/w...
jon-chadwick.com/2026/07/29/w...
20 years after film launch, ‘An Inconvenient Truth’, feet are still dragged to take effective action. ‘Head banging’ Climate Deniers aren’t alone @UKLabour
Caroline Lucas: The shocking climate reports the UK government didn't want you to see.
www.thenerve.news/p/caroline-l...
Caroline Lucas: The shocking climate reports the UK government didn't want you to see.
www.thenerve.news/p/caroline-l...
Caroline Lucas: The shocking climate reports the UK government didn't want you to see
The intelligence services now believe nature collapse is a security threat. For a cabinet determined to sacrifice the environment for growth, was that too uncomfortable a truth, asks the former Green ...
www.thenerve.news
July 29, 2026 at 9:46 AM
20 years after film launch, ‘An Inconvenient Truth’, feet are still dragged to take effective action. ‘Head banging’ Climate Deniers aren’t alone @UKLabour
Caroline Lucas: The shocking climate reports the UK government didn't want you to see.
www.thenerve.news/p/caroline-l...
Caroline Lucas: The shocking climate reports the UK government didn't want you to see.
www.thenerve.news/p/caroline-l...
„As soon as permission for a chicken unit is granted, the local tributary, and possibly the main stem of the river it drains into, is as good as dead“
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Besieged by lobbyists, will UK ministers protect our ecosystems? No, they’ll chicken out | George Monbiot
Industrial poultry farming is killing our rivers. But rather than stop it, the government has been facilitating it. Will Andy Burnham end this ecocide, asks Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2026 at 9:44 AM
„As soon as permission for a chicken unit is granted, the local tributary, and possibly the main stem of the river it drains into, is as good as dead“
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This dives deep to shine a light on how laundered money corrupted our democracy. The rest of the media has kept quiet about this for fear of being sued by some exceedingly rich people. She paid a high price for exposing this story; important to read it now.
www.thenerve.news/p/nigel-fara...
www.thenerve.news/p/nigel-fara...
Farage, the money launderer and me: a decade of denial
The Reform leader’s relationship with the UK media has enabled him to operate with impunity for years. This past fortnight, that impunity finally appeared to be coming to an end. Carole Cadwalladr, wh...
www.thenerve.news
July 21, 2026 at 9:50 AM
This dives deep to shine a light on how laundered money corrupted our democracy. The rest of the media has kept quiet about this for fear of being sued by some exceedingly rich people. She paid a high price for exposing this story; important to read it now.
www.thenerve.news/p/nigel-fara...
www.thenerve.news/p/nigel-fara...
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Badenoch just said, on national TV, that UK's carbon emissions have gone up "in total" because of the 2008 Climate Change Act.
They have, in fact, declined by more than half.
Did #Kuenssberg break in to point this basic fact out? Of course not
They have, in fact, declined by more than half.
Did #Kuenssberg break in to point this basic fact out? Of course not
July 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Badenoch just said, on national TV, that UK's carbon emissions have gone up "in total" because of the 2008 Climate Change Act.
They have, in fact, declined by more than half.
Did #Kuenssberg break in to point this basic fact out? Of course not
They have, in fact, declined by more than half.
Did #Kuenssberg break in to point this basic fact out? Of course not
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The Wagner group, or what's left of it, is now running an opioid ring in Africa.
www.wsj.com/world/africa...
www.wsj.com/world/africa...
Wagner’s Remnants Are Running an Opioid Empire in the Center of Africa
Russia absorbed much of the mercenary group, but several hundred have used the painkiller tramadol to build a new haven in the Central African Republic.
www.wsj.com
July 14, 2026 at 9:39 AM
The Wagner group, or what's left of it, is now running an opioid ring in Africa.
www.wsj.com/world/africa...
www.wsj.com/world/africa...
Sadly, sowing seeds of division seems to have become a hobby with some English Media and Politicians.
"We had just been through a battle. It is easy to try and create this division - it seems like an English thing to do at these major tournaments.”
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
"We had just been through a battle. It is easy to try and create this division - it seems like an English thing to do at these major tournaments.”
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
World Cup 2026: 'Easy to create divisions' - Harry Kane says England are 'completely together'
England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
www.bbc.com
July 14, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Sadly, sowing seeds of division seems to have become a hobby with some English Media and Politicians.
"We had just been through a battle. It is easy to try and create this division - it seems like an English thing to do at these major tournaments.”
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
"We had just been through a battle. It is easy to try and create this division - it seems like an English thing to do at these major tournaments.”
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Take a look at these ultranationalist ’birds of a feather’.
Their common aim? to undermine hard worked for peace in Europe, and our values, and cultures.
Which measures should we take in defence of their blatant aggression?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Their common aim? to undermine hard worked for peace in Europe, and our values, and cultures.
Which measures should we take in defence of their blatant aggression?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father
Errol Musk says far-right activist is ‘a fine young man’ and held meetings with Russian business figures
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Take a look at these ultranationalist ’birds of a feather’.
Their common aim? to undermine hard worked for peace in Europe, and our values, and cultures.
Which measures should we take in defence of their blatant aggression?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Their common aim? to undermine hard worked for peace in Europe, and our values, and cultures.
Which measures should we take in defence of their blatant aggression?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
You may wish to sign this.
„Every new appointment to our undemocratic House of Lords chips away at the public’s trust in our politics. The Government must launch a public consultation into the future of the House of Lords. Please sign our petition.“
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/185383/...
„Every new appointment to our undemocratic House of Lords chips away at the public’s trust in our politics. The Government must launch a public consultation into the future of the House of Lords. Please sign our petition.“
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Will you help us put a stop to this?
Every new appointment to our undemocratic House of Lords chips away at the public’s trust in our politics. The Government must launch a public consultation into the future of the House of Lords. Pleas...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
July 9, 2026 at 12:48 PM
You may wish to sign this.
„Every new appointment to our undemocratic House of Lords chips away at the public’s trust in our politics. The Government must launch a public consultation into the future of the House of Lords. Please sign our petition.“
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/185383/...
„Every new appointment to our undemocratic House of Lords chips away at the public’s trust in our politics. The Government must launch a public consultation into the future of the House of Lords. Please sign our petition.“
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/185383/...
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So, a joke MP with 5 houses bought for cash, links to criminality and a £5Mill ‘gift’ in his bank… is so enraged at being held to account… that he resigns from the MP role he never did anyway…and demands a “people v the establishment” by-election to vote him back in.
What an insufferable wanker.
What an insufferable wanker.
July 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM
So, a joke MP with 5 houses bought for cash, links to criminality and a £5Mill ‘gift’ in his bank… is so enraged at being held to account… that he resigns from the MP role he never did anyway…and demands a “people v the establishment” by-election to vote him back in.
What an insufferable wanker.
What an insufferable wanker.
„Nige never misses an opportunity for pomposity and self-importance.“
He didn’t realise that the job of being an MP meant being with the good folk of Clacton & representing them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He didn’t realise that the job of being an MP meant being with the good folk of Clacton & representing them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nige throws the world’s biggest temper tantrum before grand byelection reveal
The Reform leader was determined to fight for the right to receive gifts from Thai crypto billionaires and convicted fraudsters
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
„Nige never misses an opportunity for pomposity and self-importance.“
He didn’t realise that the job of being an MP meant being with the good folk of Clacton & representing them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He didn’t realise that the job of being an MP meant being with the good folk of Clacton & representing them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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King Donald the Mad has just approved the use two new forever chemical pesticides (PFAS): diflufenican and epyrifenacil can now be used on crops like soybeans, wheat, corn, broccoli, coffee and peas.
And they wonder why Europe blocks US food imports.
And they wonder why Europe blocks US food imports.
July 1, 2026 at 10:07 AM
King Donald the Mad has just approved the use two new forever chemical pesticides (PFAS): diflufenican and epyrifenacil can now be used on crops like soybeans, wheat, corn, broccoli, coffee and peas.
And they wonder why Europe blocks US food imports.
And they wonder why Europe blocks US food imports.
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This Palestinian boy in Gaza broke down in tears after his glasses were damaged.
Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and blockade on the entry of supplies, it may be impossible for him to replace the glasses.
Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and blockade on the entry of supplies, it may be impossible for him to replace the glasses.
June 2, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This Palestinian boy in Gaza broke down in tears after his glasses were damaged.
Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and blockade on the entry of supplies, it may be impossible for him to replace the glasses.
Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and blockade on the entry of supplies, it may be impossible for him to replace the glasses.
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The multimillionaire Nigel Farage rails against climate action, while gliding from one air-conditioned building to another. He knows that he and his ilk will suffer least. But he is prepared to sacrifice everyone else to the demands of his fossil-fuelled funders. So much for "the man of the people".
June 26, 2026 at 6:06 AM
The multimillionaire Nigel Farage rails against climate action, while gliding from one air-conditioned building to another. He knows that he and his ilk will suffer least. But he is prepared to sacrifice everyone else to the demands of his fossil-fuelled funders. So much for "the man of the people".
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Britain is about to get its seventh prime minister in little more than a decade. Is this really about the failings of individual leaders, or has politics itself become ungovernable?
#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #Brexit #democracy #government
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/22/w...
#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #Brexit #democracy #government
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/22/w...
Why Do Prime Ministers Keep Failing? - Industrial Estate of Mind
Keir Starmer’s troubles are part of a wider pattern. Economic stagnation, political instability and unrealistic expectations are making Britain harder to govern.
jon-chadwick.com
June 22, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Britain is about to get its seventh prime minister in little more than a decade. Is this really about the failings of individual leaders, or has politics itself become ungovernable?
#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #Brexit #democracy #government
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/22/w...
#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #Brexit #democracy #government
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/22/w...
“Netanyahu staked everything on a comprehensive, legacy-boosting victory over his Iranian nemesis – and he lost, badly. Now he must reap the whirlwind. Don’t make more trouble or more excuses, Bibi. Don’t wait to be pushed or sacked. Resign.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump may survive the humiliation of the Iran deal. Netanyahu will not | Simon Tisdall
What has the Israeli PM’s whirlwind of violence achieved? His closest ally now turning against him – and an emboldened Iran, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
June 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM
“Netanyahu staked everything on a comprehensive, legacy-boosting victory over his Iranian nemesis – and he lost, badly. Now he must reap the whirlwind. Don’t make more trouble or more excuses, Bibi. Don’t wait to be pushed or sacked. Resign.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Makerfield by-election tells us something important about British politics. Changing leaders won’t solve Britain’s problems of social fragmentation & political distrust.
#AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/19/a...
#AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/19/a...
Labour, Reform and the Limits of Politics - Industrial Estate of Mind
Could Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer? Labour’s future, Reform UK’s challenges, and why changing leaders may not be enough to rebuild trust in politics.
jon-chadwick.com
June 19, 2026 at 7:51 AM
The Makerfield by-election tells us something important about British politics. Changing leaders won’t solve Britain’s problems of social fragmentation & political distrust.
#AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/19/a...
#AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/19/a...
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Small boat crossings are falling, deaths in the Channel are falling, and there is little evidence of displacement into other illegal routes. So why is nobody talking about it?
#Immigration #SmallBoats #Asylum #Migration #Politics #Brexit #ChannelCrossings #UKPolitics
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/02/s...
#Immigration #SmallBoats #Asylum #Migration #Politics #Brexit #ChannelCrossings #UKPolitics
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/02/s...
Small Boats, Big Silence - Industrial Estate of Mind
Small boat crossings have fallen in eight of the last ten months and deaths in the Channel are down sharply from their 2024 peak. So why is nobody talking about it?
jon-chadwick.com
June 2, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Small boat crossings are falling, deaths in the Channel are falling, and there is little evidence of displacement into other illegal routes. So why is nobody talking about it?
#Immigration #SmallBoats #Asylum #Migration #Politics #Brexit #ChannelCrossings #UKPolitics
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/02/s...
#Immigration #SmallBoats #Asylum #Migration #Politics #Brexit #ChannelCrossings #UKPolitics
jon-chadwick.com/2026/06/02/s...