@barristersecret.bsky.social could I ask what you think of the latest news about trials by jury? Marek Wesolowski

I’m standing against Farage’s politics. Join the Never Nigel movement and help show that Reform UK isn’t the answer: hopenothate.org.uk/are-you-a-never-nigel/ @hopenothate.org.uk

@mrjamesob.bsky.social , just caught up with your podcast, where you asked about the song 1 in 10, by UB40. I am of your vintage, the lyrics go I am a 1 in 10, a number on a list. I am a 1 in 10, even though I don't exist. Nobody knows me, but I'm always there. A statistical reminder..............

@carolecadwalla.bsky.social Dear Nerve, will the new publication be free, or do you need to subscribe? Marek

"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch. Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?

What an admirably clear statement from the Jewish Leadership Council, especially when all of those involved must surely have been dealing with so many other urgent challenges in safety, security and grief + shock today before having this further divisive and distracting intervention to address too.

Happiness, humour, truth and, most crucially, courage are the qualities needed to repel the racist tide. Because its architects offer whining, victimhood, lies and, most crucially, cowardice.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Yes, got his name wrong, should be Galileo, rather than Leonardo da Vinci. Perhaps Copernicus should have had the publicity machine of Nigel Farage, Marek Wesolowski

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Dear James, a few days ago you mentioned that some debates are one sided. You mentioned that Leonardo da Vinci gave the world the Helliocentric view of the universe. Perhaps a little hill to die on for me, but I think you will find that is a man called Nicolas Copernicus.

Recently @eliothiggins.bsky.social appeared on the Democracy For Sale podcast discussing how our information ecosystem is breaking and what steps we could take to rebuild it: youtu.be/ZPSvAS2W3cc?...

Genuinely baffled as to what Bertie Jenrick would have to do for any of the one in ten Tory MPs from an ethnic minority to go “steady on”. Turn up at their house in a Klan robe?

I asked Google how many detections Big Sleep made in total and how many false positives and false negatives there were. The company declined to say. It's certainly Google's prerogative to withhold data that may not cast Big Sleep in a favorable light, but calling this a"commitment to transparency"?

@firefox.com Just to say how disappointed I am at closure of Pocket app. The idea of the app is still good, even now. Pocket was regularly at the top of the charts of best Read It Later apps.

🗞️Our latest issue is on sale now - Here lies Brexit Featuring @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social, Matthew d'Ancona, Jonty Bloom, @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com, Donald MacIntyre, Rosalind Ormiston and more 🔗Click here to subscribe: theneweuropean.co.uk/subscribe?utm_source=soc&utm_medium=blue

@firefox.com Dear All, What a terrible shame to see the end of Pocket. Used it for many years, be shame to see the back of it, Marek

The government’s abject surrender in the immigration conversation will not necessarily lose them votes. But it won’t win any either because a) for good or for ill, the small boats are the really emotive issue & b) people who simply resent immigrants will always favour Farage. He’s one of their own.

The cruelty is the point. The banal, vicious, performative cruelty. Turns out ‘anti-woke’ just meant anti-decency, anti-humanity & anti-rule of law.

Bluesky search tips Advanced search operators + Google search tricks +Tools to get profile info in one pic #osint #socmint

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Thank you Sadiq for speaking out!

This looks like appeasement to me. @mrjamesob.bsky.social's 'gag' about Roosevelt phoning Hitler to come to some agreement about the Nazi invasion of Poland doesn't seem so funny now: 'No role for Europe in Ukraine talks', says Russia's Lavrov.

Rupert Lowe claimed a photo showed how migrants were abusing Brits' hospitality - until an eagle-eyed member of M&S staff spotted something odd

@kermodeandmayo.bsky.social Dear All, When you list the movies to be seen, or not seen, can you also tell where they can be watched, please? Marek W.

So @chrischirp.bsky.social is logging Trump's actions under data categories derived from the typical behaviour of authoritarian states as part of an ongoing project. The conclusions are naturally alarming. open.substack.com/pub/christin...

I’ve often wondered if anyone thinks “I need salad. Better go to McDonalds.”

Paper straws. That’s it. That’s the post. No more words.

As Brexit’s impact deepens, Independent readers question the true cost of leaving the EU Five years after Brexit, the UK is grappling with economic challenges, trade barriers, and rising public regret, sparking debates on whether closer ties with the EU www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

It'll require some bravery from Labour, given the cynical squeals of Leave leaders. It'll require imagination and flexibility from the EU. But it is in the national interest and in Europe's interest.

❗️During its presidency of the Council of the 🇪🇺European Union, 🇵🇱Poland intends to increase sanctions pressure on 🇷🇺Russian liquefied gas and nuclear technologies — Politico The Polish presidency will begin on January 1, 2025 and will last for six months.

We’re all ears. What is this “fundamental reform”? And given that Labour’s manifesto was completely silent on how it intended to approach the crisis in the courts, what mandate does it have to fundamentally change the way we do criminal justice?

Romania, Georgia, Syria, Ukraine. Putin suddenly facing resistance across the globe right now.

Fears that we are on “a slippery slope" to widespread euthanasia are misplaced

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@stayeuropean.bsky.social Dear Stay European, I am a passionate Remain voter. However, at the moment, things seem to be going against Remain. Could you suggest what to do to promote my argument, Marek W.