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Composer who is currently working on a Song Cycle. Posting about: Music, COVID safety, Clean Air, Climate Change & wildlife. #Covidisairborne #FBCV #Vaccinessavelives #WearARespie ffp2/3 Vote Green Party πŸ’š #IStandWithGreenland

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Also by Hannan: β€œthe blue eyed sheiks” of Icelandic Banking will save us (2004). Brexit will be a huge success and we won’t leave the single market (2016) β€œCovid won’t kill you” (2020)

08.03.2026 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 433    πŸ” 105    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 13
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British Lawmaker Wants King Charles to Cancel His U.S. Trip Over Iran War

I totally agree with Ed Davey. I hope King Charles will cancel the visit.

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/w...

09.03.2026 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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09.03.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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British Lawmaker Wants King Charles to Cancel His U.S. Trip Over Iran War

I totally agree with Ed Davey. I hope King Charles will cancel the visit.

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/w...

09.03.2026 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Italy always tries to offer assistance,' Trump praises Meloni amid attacks on Iran Rome deploys frigate Martinengo to Greek Cyprus, sends SAMP/T battery, anti-drone systems to Gulf countries - Anadolu AjansΔ±

A reminder that Meloni leads a far right nationalist Conservative Party in Italy.

www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...

09.03.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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09.03.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is British politics immune to US-style rightwing Christianity? We’re about to find out | Lamorna Ash Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson are increasingly espousing Christian β€˜values’, and a wealthy US legal group is becoming influential – this could have dire consequences, says author Lamorna Ash

It’s Christian nationalism. www.theguardian.com/world/commen...

09.03.2026 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nigel Farage gives JD Vance ally top policy role James Orr β€”Β who the U.S. vice president describes as his β€œBritish sherpa” β€” says he will help build β€œthe most serious policy operation in British politics.”

James Orr is the link between MAGA and Reform. He is head of policy in Reform. www.politico.eu/article/nige...

09.03.2026 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Important also for people in the UK to see the chasm between Christianity and Christian nationalism.

09.03.2026 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Important also for people in the UK to see the chasm between Christianity and Christian nationalism.

09.03.2026 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just checked and β€˜The Family’ is still available on Netflix. If you can access or watch clips on YouTube, it’s a vital watch for background on MAGA etc.

09.03.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just checked and β€˜The Family’ is still available on Netflix. If you can access or watch clips on YouTube, it’s a vital watch for background on MAGA etc.

09.03.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Family: It's Not About Faith, It's About Power | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix The Family: It's Not About Faith, It's About Power | Official Trailer | Netflix

The Family was on Netflix, not sure if it’s available but here is a YouTube link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7knN...

09.03.2026 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning , and thank you to Sheila Daglish for today's #FoxOfTheDay

08.03.2026 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 578    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1
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Good morning ! Today's rooftop #FoxOfTheDay comes from Lauren Reid on Facebook , thank you Lauren

09.03.2026 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 396    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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At least some Americans are benefiting from Trump’s Iran War.

09.03.2026 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1435    πŸ” 587    πŸ’¬ 91    πŸ“Œ 54

Christian nationalism, really isn’t Christianity. It has very little in common. In the same way MAGA are changing science to suit themselves and installing pro infectionists. That doesn’t make it right either.

09.03.2026 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Exactly, there is no messaging, it’s disgraceful.

09.03.2026 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly I think the US MAGA are equally a risk now to the UK, they are extremists of a different kind.

09.03.2026 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Family: inside the sinister sect that has infected western democracy A disturbing new Netflix documentary shows how a rightwing Christian organisation has for decades secretly swayed US politics ... all the way to the top

Well worth watching the documentary’The family’ if you want to understand more about MAGA’s style of Christianity. It’s pretty troubling.

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

09.03.2026 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Tories back Trump.
Reform back Trump.
Labour are being bullied to let them use our bases.
Lib Dem’s against backing Trump.
The Green Party against backing Trump.
Unsure of other party views on Trump?

A reminder that only weeks ago he threatened to invade a NATO protected country!

09.03.2026 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why is Labour backing him. Making us look like fools.

09.03.2026 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of a Truth Social post from Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) reading: β€œShort term oil prices, which will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over, is a very small price to pay for U.S.A., and World, Safety and Peace. ONLY FOOLS WOULD THINK DIFFERENTLY!President DJT”

Screenshot of a Truth Social post from Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) reading: β€œShort term oil prices, which will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over, is a very small price to pay for U.S.A., and World, Safety and Peace. ONLY FOOLS WOULD THINK DIFFERENTLY!President DJT”

Trump is insulting all those, including British families, worried about his illegal war driving up their energy bills.

Enough is enough. Keir Starmer must show Trump the UK won’t be pushed around and call off the King’s state visit.

09.03.2026 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 264    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 5
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Politics latest: Starmer warns economic damage to UK more likely the longer Iran war goes on Sir Keir Starmer uses a visit to a community centre in London this morning to justify his government's position on the growing war in Iran. It comes after the PM has come under growing criticism from ...

Then why support US air bases? news.sky.com/story/politi...

09.03.2026 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Private jet used for Nigel Farage Chagos stunt linked to Reform mega-donor Exclusive: Plane that flew Reform leader to Maldives appears to be linked to billionaire Christopher Harborne

Why do people think Reform are about working class people. πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

09.03.2026 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I decry Irans poor human rights but I have a dislike of countries who think they can circumnavigate international law and UN conventions. Trump is a bully, Hegseth is out of control.

09.03.2026 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A bad look from Labour, we should have stayed neutral on this but again Labour are led by the far right and have no opinions of their own.

09.03.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An illegal war by USA & Israel, propped up by missions from UK air bases.

Supported by Nigel Farage.

Over 1000 civilians dead & now the threat of global economic fallout. Trump's disaster makes us all less safe, less secure - and we will remember those who backed it.

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