Pat Eggleton

France remembers Bataclan attacks but knows enemy has not gone away As France marks 10 years since the Paris attacks, an ex-girlfriend of a jihadist survivor is arrested for an alleged plot of her own.

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"It's the finest place to live on Earth!"

@mrjamesob.bsky.social defends London from 'racists and freak shows'.

The truth about impartiality at the BBC And the hysteria of the current "crisis"

The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.

New piece from me.

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Every year, over a million students study abroad through Erasmus+. They gain world-class experience, new perspectives, and lifelong friendships while learning in another European country. Erasmus+ makes international study possible for all - not just the wealthy.

Rejoining Eramsus+ would be a vital step in retaining Britain’s standing in the world and upholding the world renown of our universities. This cultural exchange was essential for cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. It's time to restore our membership.

The BBC affair: a personal view A reporter's view

The BBC affair: a personal view

The row that has engulfed the BBC with the resignations of its director general, Tim Davie, and CEO of News, Deborah Turness, over allegations of bias is a self-incurred catastrophe
which has been a long time coming

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Maybe the BBC can learn a thing or two about fake news from Trump | John Crace The broadcaster didn’t make a very good job of its untruth – possibly because it hasn’t had as much practice

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Image of Lady Justice outside the Old Bailey, with dark clouds behind the statue. Covered with the headline of a Bylines Newtwork exclusive article: When Power Is Untouchable

BYLINES NETWORK SPECIAL
For 30 years, survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have been silenced, threatened and blocked from justice. Their voices must be heard.

Isabella reveals the barriers they face and the vital changes that need to happen.

Read it at sussexbylines.co.uk & bit.ly/LegalAbyss

Dix ans après les attentats du 13-Novembre, les Parisiens se recueillent place de la République La mairie de Paris invite la population à faire, dès samedi 8 novembre, « un geste commémoratif » sur ce « lieu symbole des recueillements en 2015 ».

Dix ans après les attentats du 13-Novembre, les Parisiens se recueillent place de la République

When company’s coming, these simple, cosy ideas hit the spot Autumn may be the most social season of all, and these elevated but not exhausting ideas make every get-together a small celebration

When company’s coming, these simple, cosy ideas hit the spot

Train worker hero credited with saving lives in the Huntingdon knife attack named as Samir Zitouni.

Twenty years on: Did joining the EU make new members richer? EU membership enjoys strong approval in new member states largely thanks to the economic firepower they have gained. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the GDP growth story in the new accession ...

This shows how much we've lost, and what we could gain by rejoining 74%of EU citizens believe their country benefited from membership of the bloc, according to a Eurobarometer survey conducted in early 2025, the highest score recorded since the question was first asked in 1983"

Italy marks National Unity and Armed Forces Day in Rome on 4 November Italy's president Sergio Mattarella will attend a ceremony at Rome’s Altare della Patria to mark National Unity and Armed Forces Day on Monday 4 November.

Italy cancels Rome flypast by Frecce Tricolori jets after worker dies in mediaeval tower collapse.

Seventy-five years ago, Britain helped create the European Convention on Human Rights, a promise of life, liberty, and fairness under the law.

It has strengthened justice, protected victims, and upheld equality. These rights are ours to defend.

And the same with prime ministerial speeches. Who do they expect to listen when they release great chunks of what they are going to say to the news outlets days before?

I miss the blessed days when Budget Purdah was a thing.

Train attack update:

- The police have one single suspect under arrest. (The second 35 year old man arrested was not involved in the attack).

- A single person train staff member remains in critical condition, having intervened to save lives

‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir At 86, she’s a literary seer and saint – and queen of the Canadian resistance. So what does the writer make of our dystopian world?

‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir

Friday frittelle - on Sicily Scene:
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The "island of strangers" speech made me afraid too, although Starmer later said he regretted those words. The rhetoric of UK politicians has consequences for UK citizens abroad. When are the former going to consider this?

Tory intentions regarding immigration,with no concern whatsoever for EU and UK citizens with Withdrawal Agreements rights, have struck fear into the hearts of many, including mine. The Labour Party condemned the policy, but neither speedily nor strongly enough.

Thank you.

That provides no reassurance to people worrying about this, including EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU with Withdrawal Agreement rights.

More of this.

28 October 1944 | A transport of 1,308 Jewish women prisoners left #Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp. They were transferred to KL Bergen-Belsen.

Most probably among them were sisters Anne and Margot Frank who died there of typhus in February 1945.

Fawlty Towers actor Prunella Scales dies at the age of 93 Actor portrayed Sybil Fawlty and later charmed viewers with her canal boat journeys alongside husband Timothy West Prunella Scales, the actor best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in the classic comedy series Fawlty Towers, has died aged 93. Scales, who was married to fellow actor Timothy West , was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2013 . Continue reading...

Fawlty Towers actor Prunella Scales dies at the age of 93

There have been some incomprehensible arrests of protesters in Britain recently but it is a country where you can heckle the King and not be jumped upon by hundreds of masked agents with guns.I am proud of that today.

Photo of a snail shaped sculpture facing left covered in white lace in a white room

Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, installation with Azores crocheted lace #WomensArt

International troops won't want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed.

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British in Europe opposes immigration bill put forward by Conservatives | British in Europe British in Europe is alarmed by the comments made by Katie Lam MP in an interview with the Sunday Times published on 19 October 2025 and a bill drafted by...

Once again we find ourselves responding to attacks on fundamental rights and basic decency from UK political parties. Once again we are stunned at how far-right racist policies and arguments are now being mainstreamed in the UK.

Read our statement bit.ly/48K3TmK

Did she ask her about EU citizens in the UK with Withdrawal Agreement rights? If they are affected, British W.A beneficiaries in the EU would also suffer. Ms Lam wants to tear up the W.A., I understand. @annaturley.bsky.social @britishineurope.bsky.social @bremaininspain.com