Now he knows I speak German, he thought, and felt his face prickle in embarrassment.
John le Carré, Smiley's People
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Now he knows I speak German, he thought, and felt his face prickle in embarrassment.
John le Carré, Smiley's People
Shame on the IOC for this awful action. And may the #StreisandEffect ensure that this Ukrainian athlete’s message spreads 10 times as far because of this hamfisted attempt at censorship.
In today’s frightening world, everything is political, & orgs pretending otherwise appear clueless or complicit.
Fun fact: Your local bookstore is doing more to protect you and your neighbors than Amazon is.
1/ Something which I don't think gets articulated clearly often enough is that a system where countries generally respect international sovereignty and territorial integrity is not pure charity or morality by the United States, but in its direct interests.
Despite it being the strongest bear.
Christmas can be a tough time for many. If you or someone you care about needs mental health support, help is available:
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😍We are rejoining Erasmus. Official announcement tomorrow😍
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
In case you were wondering...
This little poll seems to have really upset the racists - many of whom don't appear to live anywhere near London
Why not upset them a little more.
www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/2562835...
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This #InternationalMensDay we teamed up with Dave Muckell, Director of Lads and Dads, to learn what nature means to him.
Lads and Dads, based in Bridgend, helps men & fathers reconnect with themselves, with their children & with each other.
Read more: champ.ly/J-fXT8bE
Clear out toys now!
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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It's #WorldGiftDay - and books are presents that can stay with us forever. 🎁
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Donate here to make a difference today 👇
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The European Affairs Committee is now on Bluesky
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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It’s spooky season, but let’s not make it scary for wildlife! 🎃👻
Fake web decorations can trap and injure our garden wildlife. Stick to sustainable, indoor decorations and let real spiders do the work outdoors!
Share these tips & help spread awareness 👇
“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?”
“Because that’s what they are”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.
#Newsnight
This detailed demolition of @gullyfoyleuk.bsky.social's "75 Brexit Benefits" by @alanbeattie.bsky.social deserves wider circulation.
Intellectual garbage disposal is a valuable public service!
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Reform losing their shit over being told their policies are racist, so maybe they are too.
What are you then?
Cos ‘legitimate concerns’ don’t stretch to violent threats against immigrants, mass deportations or demanding British people be white.
You’re whiny racists. Don’t blame us for your shame.
Despite the worsening state of our waters, industry, agriculture, mining - and even some Member States - are trying to derail EU water laws with unfounded claims
We urge @ec.europa.eu to reject ANY attempts to weaken the Water Framework Directive 💧
📄 Read our letter www.wwf.eu?19399941/Pro...
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Just fuck off with this. How about start the conversation by highlighting how much immigrants contribute to the UK - not least by propping up the NHS and social care system!
Also - forced volunteering is not volunteering, it's unpaid labour.
No need even to include your email address.
Currently 93%! think the policy is not racist.
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🕊️ It’s the International Day of Peace.
The EU stands for a world where peace is protected, partnerships are genuine, and where the principles of the United Nations Charter are upheld.
Today, tomorrow, always.
#PeaceDay
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Peace starts with us.
The European Union was created to turn a divided continent into one of dialogue between 🇪🇺 countries, cooperation, and solidarity.
Peace is not just part of our past — it remains our mission.
Today and every day.
#PeaceDay
Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1
Looked hard for Donald.
It's another scorcher.. 🥵☀️
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Statement on the taxpayer-funded appointment of former "sexist of the year" & ex-Sun editor David Dinsmore.
Poll found majorities in the EU’s 4 largest countries would support the UK rejoining, from 51% in Italy to 63% in Germany, but the number drops significantly when asked if Britain should be allowed back on the same terms it had before. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... @theguardian.com
As we head into the 3rd heatwave of the summer, *please* take just 2 moments to sign this petition calling on government to help our communities adapt & prepare for the impacts of #climate change. We are not safe — we need to be #SAFER @climatemajority.bsky.social
