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YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg Reading Russia Weekend Extra: memories of a Nato visit to Moscow.

I’m back with another Reading Russia Weekend Extra. In this edition: what the Russian papers have been saying about the talks in Abu Dhabi and the Olympics in Milan-Cortina, plus memories of a Nato chief visiting Moscow 25 years ago. #ReadingRussia

As the 4th anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears, Putin’s brutality continues.

Will the UK refuse any US lead that undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty or territorial integrity?

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"It looks like the two main parties are definitely down and quite possibly out."

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The 2024 election was the most disproportional in British history. 16.6 million people ended up with an MP they didn't vote for. The Elections Bill could change this – but only if we demand fair votes now. buff.ly/liRmLTs

The Mirror US screenshot: 'Disgusting' Trump posts racist clip of Obamas as monkeys during unhinged barrage in new low WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - Donald Trump has received backlash for posting an 'incredibly racist' video targeting the Obamas during an unhinged Truth Social rampage

Trump is a vile racist bully

We should all condemn this without hesitation. But something tells me Farage will find a way to make excuses for his best mate Trump. I hope I’m wrong.

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg “Several think tanks warning of a recession in Russia": Russian paper

From today’s Russian papers: “You don’t have to be an economist to forecast a recession: Russia’s export revenue is falling, budget revenues are falling, taxes rising, consumer demand shrinking…” Another paper: “Oil & gas revenues fall…rise in bread prices.” #ReadingRussia

Months ago, I asked the Prime Minister a simple question: why did he keep backing Mandelson despite his Epstein links, and what leverage might the Trump administration have over him?

Instead of answering, he waved it away.

In 2023, Ed shared his family’s cancer story.
In 2025, nearly 1,000 cancer patients waited more than six months for treatment.

This cannot continue. Patients deserve urgency and families deserve better. It’s time for the government to show more ambition in the fight against cancer.

When Keir Starmer made Peter Mandelson his US Ambassador – even after his Epstein links were well known – did he think at all about Epstein's victims?

The Prime Minister's answer simply wasn't good enough. Epstein's victims deserve far better.

"The Polish government think Epstein may have been spying for Vladimir Putin."

"Is the Prime Minister concerned that Peter Mandelson may have been leaking state secrets, not just to a pedophile American financier, but also a Russian agent?"

How can someone be removed from the House of Lords? When peers make headlines for the wrong reasons, the same question inevitably arises: how do you actually remove someone from the House of Lords? The recent cases of Lord Mandelson and B

Members of the Lords are not only unelected, but virtually immune from democratic accountability. buff.ly/LbGftT9

Top chef on what Brexit has done for UK fishing and the question you should always ask when buying fish TV regular Mitch Tonks reveals his most underrated cheap fish, why Brexit hasn't made any positive changes for UK fisher

"Exporting to Europe has become more expensive and tangled in red tape. As long as we rely on Europe to buy what we land, we're always going to be on the back foot."

❌ Red tape is strangling British businesses, fishermen, and farmers.

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg What are the Russian papers saying about peace talks on Ukraine?

No hint of compromise from Moscow ahead of Abu Dhabi talks. Russian gov'nt paper: “We’ll continue strikes till Kyiv signs peace deal on our terms.” Other papers on the economy: “India cuts Russian oil imports 3 ½ times,” “systemic banking crisis”, “car sales down.” #ReadingRussia

It’s clear we need a full statutory inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties with the British political establishment and the impact on his victims, including the disgraceful leaks from Peter Mandelson at the very top of government and the impact on national security.

BBC News - Kate Nash Discusses Brexit’s Impact on Touring Artists Singer-Songwriter Kate Nash gives evidence on the impact of Brexit on touring musicians

🚨 Our study showed that the number of UK musicians playing at festivals in the EU is still down by 26% compared to pre-Brexit levels.

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These allegations are incredibly serious, it is now only right that the police investigate Peter Mandelson for potential misconduct in public office.

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg In Russia "uncertainty, lack of money, economic crisis" fuelling anxiety: Russian paper

Today one Russian paper reports that “Russians’ anxiety has increased due to uncertainty, a lack of money, the economic crisis and a decline in production.” Another writes about an increase in “depression, anxiety & stress disorders” in Russia. #ReadingRussia

It's time now for the Government to put forward legislation to strip Peter Mandelson of his peerage.

It's the very least they can do for the victims and survivors of his friend Jeffrey Epstein. If Mandelson has any shame left, he'll retire from the House of Lords today.

These nets used to catch fish. Now they’re catching Russian drones | CNN Nets once used to protect tulips in the Netherlands are getting a new lease of life – protecting Ukrainian soldiers and civilians from Russian drones.

These nets used to catch fish. Now they’re catching Russian drones - CNN
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YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg Reading Russia Weekend Extra

In “Reading Russia Weekend Extra”: news about Russia’s economy, an interview with a newspaper chief, plus details of our film for BBC Panorama: ‘Our Man In Moscow’ is on BBC One
at 8pm on Feb 2nd. Also available on BBC iPlayer.

Youth Council UK - National Youth Agency The Youth Council UK is a national platform for youth empowerment and representation, enabling young people to contribute to policy discussions at home and abroad which impact on their lives.

The launch of Youth Council UK is moving forward at pace to ensure that young people across the UK are heard and involved in decision-making at a national level, shape policy, lead campaigns and speak directly to government and decision-makers.

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Kemi Badenoch says she doesn’t want centrists in her party.

Instead of focusing on what people actually want, like an NHS that works, she’s choosing to imitate Farage.

If you’re sick of the name calling and just want things fixed, join the Liberal Democrats.

Nigel Farage wants every police officer in the UK to carry a gun.

Don't let him turn Britain into his version of Trump's America.

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EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE UA;
LD GAIN from IND, elected as CON.
🔶 LD 1744, 38.1%
🎗️ SNP 789, 17.2%
➡️ REF 709, 15.5%
🔴 LAB 650, 14.2%
🟢 GRN 371, 8.1%
🔵 CON 283, 6.2%
🏘️ FAM 35, 0.8%
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The United Kingdom is at its best when we’re true to our values: tolerance, decency, respect for individual freedom and the rule of law.

We can't let Nigel Farage throw that all away by turning Britain into Trump’s America.

Choose a brighter future with the Liberal Democrats.

I love our country, but Nigel Farage wants to turn it into Trump’s America. We can’t let him.

Choose a brighter future with the Liberal Democrats.

Nigel Farage wants all police officers to routinely carry guns.

The shooting of innocent civilians by masked government agents in Minneapolis is the worst of Trump’s America.

We cannot let it become Farage’s Britain.

Over 1,000 illegal waste dumping sites discovered last year. Only half have been cleaned up.

This is a national crime. We must crack down on these organised criminals and clean up our communities.

'Disaster for this country': Nick Clegg tears into Nigel Farage over 'tremendous damage' done by Brexit | LBC Sir Nick suggested that we should aim over time to rejoin the European Union "in some shape or form".

Correct ⬇️

Nick Clegg: Brexit has made us less prosperous, arguably less safe and "certainly made us less influential and relevant in the affairs of the world."

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/nick-clegg-nigel-farage-brexit-failures-5HjdRTS_2/

Holocaust Memorial Day Statement On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of others killed under Nazi persecution.

We must stand firm against hatred and discrimination wherever we find it. We must learn from the past to create a better future. www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...