Liz Webster: Trump has now chosen to threaten the Falkland Islands…
Trump has now chosen to threaten the Falkland Islands and use them as a political football, threatening to review US support for UK sovereignty amid tensions over Iran. Falklands Radio News Editor Traighana Smith: “It’s ‘not new’… the islands have been used like this before.” Islanders deserve better than becoming bargaining chips in great power games. #Trump
Howard Beckett: Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s 🇪🇸 Prime Minister…
Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s 🇪🇸 Prime Minister:: ‘People displaced in Iran 🇮🇷 & Lebanon 🇱🇧’ ‘An emboldened Netanyahu 🇮🇱determined to destroy Lebanon 🇱🇧 as he destroyed Gaza 🇵🇸’ ‘An absolute disaster’ ‘From an illegal war’ Other ‘leaders’ choose not to see.
Adam Brooks: If the Labour Cabinet had any balls and sense…
If the Labour Cabinet had any balls and sense, they’d force him out now before the May elections. Labour will get decimated anyway… but even an interim PM may give them a tiny ‘ new manager ‘ bounce. Who is advising these people? It’s common sense. The man is HATED.
Andy Ngo: The Oregon Dept. of Corrections will pay…
The Oregon Dept. of Corrections will pay nearly $300k to settle a discrimination lawsuit from a trans killer who sued for being lodged with other men. “Zera Lola Zombie,”previously Daniel Smith, is imprisoned for beating a woman to death. He’s now been transferred to a women’s prison.
Cameron Hudson: To clarify my commentary…
To clarify my commentary, my opposition is not to lifting sanctions on Eritrea, per se. There is a logic to it. Isaias is an important and powerful actor in a region of growing strategic importance. My issue is the manner in which such decisions get made. Yes there are upsides But there are also many potential downsides. A decision to lift sanctions cannot be considered in a vacuum as they might have been a few years ago. This is not simply a bilateral matter any more. Beyond that, I question the Administration’s own logic. Engagement without a strategy can be self-defeating. And I don’t believe we have a well articulated Horn or Red Sea strategy. And also, if Trump’s diplomacy is transactional then what do we get for lifting these sanctions? I understand what Isaias and Sisi get, but it’s not clear what the US gets. Isaias is not going to reform internally, he isn’t going to give the US a base. And even if he promised those things, why on earth would we trust him? He has survived through alliance building and then abandonment. Why would now be any different? My commentary was intended to create public debate around all these questions because discussions make for better policies and better outcomes for everyone. Secret talks suggest the US and Boulos are not interested in public debates. We can do better. ✌️
Diane Abbott: Ministers have turns a blind eye…
Ministers have turns a blind eye to Israeli war crimes. Starmer tried to justify them, and the governmenthas authorised all kinds of support, including arms' sales. This is complicity. Foreign Office closes unit monitoring Israeli breaches of the law
Ayesha Ijaz Khan: I think Iran made a mistake by not showing up…
I think Iran made a mistake by not showing up to the second round of talks in Islamabad. But I don’t think Iran owed it to Pakistan to show up. And don’t consider it an affront if it didn’t. Also don’t think the answer to this is to actively jump into an anti-Iran alliance. Pakistan’s interest is served by remaining neutral and remaining a peacemaker. The negative propaganda notwithstanding.
Martin Daubney: DINGHY RAPIST WAS ON RUN FOR MURDER…
DINGHY RAPIST WAS ON RUN FOR MURDER Laughing Karin Al-Danasurt fled murder conviction in Egypt Came to Britain on dinghy with two other rapists Lived in a taxpayer-funded asylum hotel Gang-raped woman on Brighton Beach with two other dinghy migrants, while they spat at, kicked & filmed her MURDER IS A CAPITAL OFFENCE IN EGYPT. SEND HIM BACK TO FACE THE MUSIC!
Wolfgang Munchau: Now that Viktor Orbán is out of the picture…
Now that Viktor Orbán is out of the picture, and the €90bn loan to Ukraine agreed, the really difficult part still lies ahead. The EU unity over Ukraine is fractious. Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia will not be part of the loan. Further down the line, we will see whether Poland, for example, is ready to become a net contributor to the EU budget, or whether France and Germany are ready to increase their net contributions further. Zelensky is right to reject the membership-light option as a symbolic scam. But real membership is outside any foreseeable time horizon. http://eurointelligence.com
Andrew Bridgen: The Swedish Government to consider ‘energy rationing’…
The Swedish Government to consider ‘energy rationing’ if Iran conflict continues. We’re only weeks away from major disruption and shortages. Its in President Trump’s hands and the US is self-sufficient in oil and gas as could the UK be without Net Zero.Liz Webster: Starmer’s EU reset is running out of time and momentum…
Starmer’s EU reset is running out of time and momentum, it is more of a tactical survival than genuine strategic pivot. Despite Starmer’s stronger language the reset remains very limited by his unworkable red lines. The July summit package (SPS/food checks, carbon pricing link, possible youth mobility) is expected to deliver only 0.3% GDP boost over 15 years; a tiny fraction of the 4–8% Brexit hit estimated by economists. EU officials are sceptical and frustrated: they see it as “old wine in new bottles” - Britain still wants cherry-picking without paying (budget contributions) or conceding on movement. Industry welcomes small steps but warns it’s nowhere near enough. The reset is hampered by slow negotiations, bureaucratic resistance and competing UK priorities ESPECIALLY the US 🇺🇸 deals. Internal Labour pressure is growing for a bolder approach (including from figures like David Lammy), but Starmer is constrained by politics. Polling shows shifting public opinion, majority want closer ties or even rejoining, but Starmer’s caution risks pleasing no one. ⚠️ 🚩 Analysts @anandMenon1 , Sir Ivan Rogers, @CER_Grant warn the status quo is unsustainable and time is running out for any meaningful pivot. 🔗
Rob Boyd: ANOTHER NHS manager has been arrested…
ANOTHER NHS manager has been arrested at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked. The manger is being detained for obstructing police in their investigation of clinical records on the ward where children died. I'm usually the first on here to take the mick out of Conspiracy nuts, but it's clear her conviction didn't meet the bar of "Beyond Reasonable Doubt." Retrial.
Pouria Zeraati: One point…
One point: Iraqchi's negotiations with Witkoff/Kushner are unlikely to lead anywhere. In Tehran, the decision-making system is locked up, and I heard from sources in Israel that Mojtaba either doesn't respond to messages or sends vague replies. Contacting him has become significantly harder than in previous days, which means the IRGC has control in hand. The fact that the IRGC's mouthpieces are saying Iraqchi isn't going to meet with the Americans in Pakistan is also indicative of this same state of uncertainty. These conditions will likely lead to the resumption of the next round of attacks aimed at [primarily] neutralizing countermeasures. The military transfers in recent days and the arrival of the USS George Bush in the CENTCOM command area show that the threat of attack isn't just a bluff...
Andrew Feinstein: Well said @ZackPolanski…
Well said @ZackPolanski Starmer & his reactionary ilk believe that only Jews who share their odious politics r worth caring about. This is a natural consequence of their weaponisation of antisemitism for their own factional political purposes. Their belief that all Jews should have the same attitude towards Israel is offensive. Jews have always prided ourselves on our diversity of thought & opinion
Kathy Gyngell: Veterans in their 70s and 80s...
Veterans in their 70s and 80s, some suicidal, some with severe PTSD, are being hounded through the courts for following orders. Meanwhile IRA killers are protected. This is a betrayal of the worst kind. @daniel39025 on @Keir_Starmer 's decisions.
Timothy Ash: With the EU, and Germany insulting...
With the EU, and Germany insulting Türkiye, via VDL comments, the U.K. should take advantage of this to deepen defence and security ties. So many synergies - combining the UK’s defence tech expertise, with Türkiye’s strong manufacturing base.Liz Webster: Looks like planned, procedural exit...
Significant Times piece by @patrickkmaguire Looks like planned, procedural exit for Starmer after the expected May 7/8 local election disaster: • Cabinet ministers are now privately concluding that Starmer cannot survive the fallout. • The favoured scenario is not an immediate coup, but an “orderly transition” where Starmer is persuaded (or pressured) to announce a timetable for stepping down. • A new leader would be in place by Labour Party conference (late September / early October 2026) • Maguire names @AndyBurnhamGM as a central figure in this thinking. He notes that soft-left powerbrokers (Miliband, Rayner, Haigh) see Burnham as a viable route back into frontline politics and the leadership contest. Maguire writes that this “bloodless regicide” would suit most of the cabinet: it buys time, avoids a messy immediate leadership election, and gives Burnham a runway to return to the Commons and prepare. https://thetimes.com/article/8d388f0a-08b1-4855-b62b-f3a07118a5e1?shareToken=f6b69a12a142b6752de9a01cbe533118
Lewis Brackpool: Fuel prices are soaring after the...
Fuel prices are soaring after the Middle East conflicts that Reform UK, through Farage and Tice, backed “all the way”. Now the same party is calling for a “National Fuel Tax Protest”? This is pure opportunism. While they cheerlead forever wars that drive up energy costs, British families are left paying the price at the pump. Restore Britain would put British interests first. No more forever wars, and no more taking our people for granted.
Bushra Shaikh: There are currently no Iranian...
There are currently no Iranian women inside of Iran, in a queue to be executed. Three women are on bail, waiting for due process and two were released without charge. The rest are AI generated images. Donald Trump is an insane liar and a spreader of disinformation.Andrew Bridgen: President Trump says Starmer has...
President Trump says Starmer has to go , he has no chance ! It’s unprecedented for a US President to publicly call for a UK Prime Minister to resign isn’t it ?Adam Brooks: People like myself have been...
People like myself have been warning for years about migrants being a danger to women and girls. What our Government is doing looks deliberate — unforgivable.
23, April
Migrants Are Pushing Britain to Boiling Point
What is currently happening in the UK can only provoke a profound sense of revulsion. To see this, one need only glance at social media. Crowds of migrants have poured into the country, whilst the government merely pretends to be doing something about it.
Sue Diamond: If you live in a foreign country...
If you live in a foreign country, it’s important to pay attention to how xenophobia develops. The hostility faced by Black foreigners in South Africa is one example of how discrimination can escalate. Similar attitudes are appearing in other countries i.e. Australia, UK & USA, even if not at the same level of intensity. Prejudice often begins in one place & spreads, & once one group is targeted, others can follow. No nationality is immune to becoming the next target of discrimination.Pouria Zeraati: Important/ Trump, by posting a Washington Post...
Important/ Trump, by posting a Washington Post columnist and Fox News analyst, has signaled that in the next round of attacks, those who oppose the agreement will be obliterated: "If there are two factions in the I.R. [Islamic Republic], one that wants the agreement and the other that doesn't, let's kill those who don't want the agreement."
Philip Proudfoot: I can’t think of any reason...
I can’t think of any reason why the British government would cut funding to a unit of its own foreign office that’s monitoring violations of IHL by Israel, with whom they sell weapons, provide intelligence, and award diplomatic cover.
Ben Habib: It is not barbaric forcibly to stop...
It is not barbaric forcibly to stop dinghies in which barbarians have put themselves seeking illegally to enter the country. It is, however, barbaric to allow these barbarians to enter the UK Once here they perpetrate barbaric acts against civil society. CLOSE OUR BORDERS
Craig Murray: You are going to be...
You are going to be amazed by how fast the media manage to bury yet another stunning story of the Zelensky organised crime syndicate. The EU has just unfrozen a $90 billion euro loan to this crook and his mates.
David Icke: Carlson talks about 'people who...
Carlson talks about 'people who don't know what the truth is'. Neither does he. His 'truth' changes whenever it suits and his history confirms this. The 'alternative' media was hijacked from the mainstream in the wake of 'Covid' to get Trump elected and now the same 'influencers' move as one unit against him - exactly the same with Israel who they supported before flipping. Either way, the algorithms still love them.
James Foster: They’re already in an “electoral death spiral”...
They’re already in an “electoral death spiral” and it’s being led by @Keir_Starmer . You’d may wish to continue being his chief fluffer, @MatthewStadlen , but @UKLabour MPs (having seen the disaster in May) will be concerned for their seats.Read more