I’m sad that fellow remainers block me for pointing out that accession to the EU takes a long time and requires a lot of buy in from a large majority of the population, but that is the case. We are not looking at a fast process, and we would be far behind even Ukraine in the accession queue.

Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-15.0) 🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6) ➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New) 🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New) 🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New) Liberal Democrat HOLD. Changes w/ 2023.

Have written for the New Statesman about why, if he will not accept an apology, the BBC should welcome a Trump lawsuit. They should show guts and fight it because impartially matters and if they don't, they will have tacitly accepted a rewritten history. www.newstatesman.com/politics/med...

Today is the beginning of Trans Awareness Week. It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.

Today in 1938 Jean Seberg was born.

NEW: Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while also removing apps designed to warn communities about ICE officials. “Google wanted to ‘not be evil’ back in the day. Well, they're evil now."

"I met Lisa Nandy, she cried when she heard my story, she's done nothing." Christine Flack, mother of Caroline Flack, criticises the government for cancelling the second part of the Leveson Inquiry. @jonsopel1.bsky.social

Cuzzy Wuzzy - Jelly Belly [US, Rap] (1988) Strong contender for worst rap record single, but still sort of awesome https://redd.it/d58nbf https://youtu.be/hoEsMXvPkUU

The clever thing about going for stuff like the cycle for work scheme is it’s really noticeable, affects people with lots of media access and platforms, annoys green groups, and raises almost no revenue at the same time. Real win/win/win there.

It’s entirely coincidental that Trump threatened the BBC with a billion dollar defamation suit the same weak that lots of terrible stories relating to Trump and Epstein could be written.

Sepia sun.

Here's my argument with Sir Bernard Jenkin MP about the report showing how the racist intimidation of Black and Brown NHS workers on home visits has been exacerbated by the far right's wall of flags.

“It is indeed difficult for a father to give a reference in respect of his own son” Mid 60s? Reference from DB’s dad to a cleaning company where “rather enthusiastic” young DB had applied to be a cleaner while pursuing dreams of fame. Full story: deangoodman.com/david-bowie-...

Ireland's media regulator has launched an investigation into X It has good reasons to suspect X is not meeting its legal obligations to run a legally compliant complaints system in Ireland. It is not giving users who report unlawful content the chance to appeal www.cnam.ie/coimisiun-na...

Pope Leo XIV reveals his four favorite films of all time: • It's a Wonderful Life • The Sound of Music • Ordinary People • La vita è bella

Trump "came to my house many times."

"bluesky will suspend you for anything vaguely resembling a death threat" is maybe the single most consistent moderation policy they have I don't know why anyone is surprised by this one yes, even if it's a reference to song lyrics

Listening now. 😃

BREAKING: Rep. Adelita Grijalva has officially signed onto the Epstein discharge petition. That means there are now 218 votes — and a full vote must come to the floor.

BREAKING Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva has now signed the Epstein discharge petition which means it has received the 218 signatures it needs.

TV conspiracies: we’ve hacked their computers but they’ve perfectly cleaned up the evidence! Real conspiracies: To: conspirator From: famous person Attachment: evidence.png

NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump, one of several cases in which he wielded his connections to try to influence the course of foreign affairs. w @nahaltoosi www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

And what was Jeffrey Epstein's profession? AND WHAT WAS JEFFREY EPSTEIN'S PROFESSION KAROLINE??

Just seen the Southern Lights. They’re just like the Northern Lights except they don’t stop to say hello to you.

I knew Gay Hitler was a real person but I thought he lived in the 1800s. I did not realize he lived to see both the modern meaning of "gay" and the more famous Hitler.

For all its faults, the BBC isn’t just a broadcaster — it’s part of our national culture and a pillar of our resilience in the information wars. Those who seek its destruction do our enemies’ work. We’d lose it at our collective peril. #BBC

Hospitality is on its knees. A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.

We must ensure those leading and overseeing the BBC are fully committed to its impartiality and independence. That's why I urged the Government to ensure all future appointments are made by a transparent, independent process, not political appointment, to help restore trust in the BBC.

Newly-elected Lib Dem president @joshbabarinde.bsky.social tells me he'll be "the last line of defence against Reform". The Eastbourne MP plans to "campaign hard" to offer "solutions of hope and optimism that bring our communities together rather than tear them apart".

"Robbie Gibb should have no role in appointing the next Director General, and given the Royal Charter gives the government the power to remove him will the Prime Minister sack him now?" asks Ed Davey. Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC

I voted in the Lib Dems federal elections, but I must admit that I wasn't that inspired by the choices. I wish that there was a greater choice of candidates from the East Midlands and beyond, given the party gets criticism for being too southern centric. 🇬🇧🔶️🗳

Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."

Lib Dem Leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk: "A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."

🔥 BIG NEWS from @libdems.org.uk today! Fighting to put your money back where it belongs: in your pocket. A plan to cut energy bills by at least £90 a year AND slash VAT by 5% for pubs, restaurants & hospitality 🍻 Enough talk. Time for action that actually helps people out.

The Prime Minister talks the talk on supporting an independent BBC, but he refuses to walk the walk. Robbie Gibbs must go.

"You state in your letter three times that your client has suffered “overwhelming financial and reputational harm”. This is presumably on the Beetlejuice principle that if you repeat something three times it somehow appears."

The letter the BBC could send back to Trump - brilliant stuff from @davidallengreen.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...

The man who has appeared on 'Question Time' 38 times thinks the BBC is " ... institutionally biased". The man who campaigned for us to leave the EU so we could govern ourselves free from outside interference is now happy for the US to interfere in the running of our public service broadcaster.

Daisy Cooper, "If we're going to have an honest conversation about tax, let's also have an honest conversation about growth" "Brexit has been a disaster for this country" "Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape" "For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"

Woman in a purple hat, Manchester, 1985, photo by Shirley Baker (1932-2014).

I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it. All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference. Tanks

Developments this morning in the Lib Dem internal elections www.libdemvoice.org/presidential...

Lib Dems battle to change image of Middle England

With just hours to go before results are announced, I just wanted to thank all members who played their role, whether campaigning or turning up to hustings to listen to us. Whatever the outcome, we will come together to take on the fight for a more Liberal society. #libdems

Buried news of the day IMO "Government vows to phase out animal tests as alternative methods come on stream with new strategy welcomed as ‘ambitious’ and ‘timely’ by animal welfare & life sciences organisations." Plus new £75 million funding to bring forward new testing methods for health products

Terrible video editing, but great recipe! It's my low-er fat tuna cheese melts! The secret ingredient is extra lite mayo. Ha! Still not exactly healthy, but better for you than eating an entire pizza to yourself... I suppose. Aldi chicken seasoning is great! #Recipe #Cooking

Lib Dems aim to battle for hearts beyond Middle England heartland

Well, this is quite a serious allegation. I do hope the BBC shows true impartiality and investigate whether or not some of its Board members are systemically biased. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...

The BBC should just tell Trump they’ll send him a cheque.