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Mark Butcher

@markbutcher9.bsky.social

Radio guy in Geneva. Hates Brexit, Trump and bizarrely, smoking bans. Certainly in pubs. www.worldradio.ch

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I f*cking despair of people

06.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now you'll never unsee it!

25.01.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it me, or does that look like Patrick Stewart?

25.01.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't think anyone's blaming Ireland - just making the point that an British citizen who has an Irish passport (or any other EU passport) is better off (like my wife!) I applaud the Irish for being sane!

12.01.2026 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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US puts Β£31bn tech β€˜prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pond

So he’s suing BBC and now this. Remind me again why we rolled out the red carpet for him TWICE!? Did we really think it would make a difference? The only difference it’s made is show the whole world that, since Brexit, we are all alone, weak and desperate.

16.12.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 130    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 5

Question time needs to be put out of its misery

12.12.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They don't seem to be very bright.

30.11.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am so fucking disappointed in Starmer. I had high hopes. I'm naturally a cynical person, but even I'm shocked at this.

17.11.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot from BBC: Rachel Reeves blames Brexit deal for long-term damage to economy.

Rachel Reeves made the comment about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.

Screenshot from BBC: Rachel Reeves blames Brexit deal for long-term damage to economy. Rachel Reeves made the comment about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.

Then fix it.

20.10.2025 07:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2007    πŸ” 602    πŸ’¬ 131    πŸ“Œ 40
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Suggest you jump in on this poll.

β€”> xd.wayin.com/display/cont...?

And share…

21.10.2025 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 990    πŸ” 830    πŸ’¬ 331    πŸ“Œ 87

So, Rachel, do something about it.

15.10.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm approaching 60, and that was exactly my sentiment.

23.09.2025 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wouldn't completely discount religion

16.09.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is one of my favourites

13.09.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I will, but only when the full season has dropped, so I can binge!

03.09.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ever-eloquent @rafaelbehr.bsky.social pointedly refusing to mince his words on what Farage has done for us. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

27.08.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2265    πŸ” 877    πŸ’¬ 108    πŸ“Œ 40

WW2 ended as the axis powers surrendered. WW1 ended with such a terrible negotiation, we got WW2.

24.08.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Govt just realises VPNs exist. They're also used to play games and watch sport.

19.08.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, of those two walked down my street, I'd do the same

14.08.2025 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I agree european economies aren't in great shape... but I don't see why that's a reason not to rejoin. There are plenty of reasons to do so, freedom of movement being one.

03.08.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've just driven my Renault 5 e-tech (great car) from Geneva, Switzerland to Scotland and I'm almost back. Currently charging at the Channel Tunnel waiting for my train. I'm converted. It was very easy. Chargers everywhere!

29.07.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

61 year old white bloke agrees entirely

19.07.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Voting age to be lowered to 16 across UK by next general election 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in all elections as part of changes including easier voter registration and crackdown on foreign interference

Perfect reason to re-run Brexit referendum www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

17.07.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well done Daily Mail. Not one expert quoted, and it was Trump that called him communist. So that can be ignored.

28.06.2025 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Only 1 in 50... that's great

27.06.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep

16.06.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you watch only one video today, let it be this one.

Watch NYU Stern School of Business Professor Scott Galloway’s outstanding commentary on what prosperity and wealth should mean in America.

His words could not be more on point and timely.

Please pass it on.

05.06.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3576    πŸ” 1722    πŸ’¬ 176    πŸ“Œ 204

Or he was finding out the facts. I've used Iqos for around 10 years now. I was on 40 cigarettes a day. I haven't had one in all that time. I certainly feel better

01.06.2025 06:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's ok... must admit I was a bit confused!

30.05.2025 05:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0