Arthur Snell

The sovereignty myth America First reminds us that sovereignty means a lot more than legislation

In this age of geopolitical chaos, sovereignty is important. But not in the way that Brexists were talking about.

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‘Knives out’: Switzerland descends into blame game after US tariff shock President Karin Keller-Sutter under fire for failed trade talks with Trump administration

on.ft.com/45lu000 Genuinely tricky when you’re dealing with someone too thick to understand the role played by gold and pharmaceuticals in trade balances.

The point here is that, once again, Putin has Trump where he wants him, begging for direct meeting.

Ukraine, its occupied territories and its future Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 06/08/2025 · 44m

It was my great honour to speak to @drjademcglynn.bsky.social about the latest developments in Ukraine, including the desperate situation in the occupied territories.

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The sovereignty myth America First reminds us that sovereignty means a lot more than legislation

In this age of geopolitical chaos, sovereignty is important. But not in the way that Brexists were talking about.

open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...

The sovereignty myth America First reminds us that sovereignty means a lot more than legislation

In an uncertain age, sovereignty is something we should care about. Unfortunately for the UK, EU membership has no bearing on sovereignty.
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Define Trump in one image.

This is grossly inadequate and unacceptable. If this happened under Biden it's All we'd hear about. People are dead. Children haven't been recovered, and it took Kristy Noem HOW LONG?

The sovereignty myth America First reminds us that sovereignty means a lot more than legislation

In an uncertain age, sovereignty is something we should care about. Unfortunately for the UK, EU membership has no bearing on sovereignty.
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...

Yes he’s predictably unpredictable.

Putin’s aide says Russia finds the latest US truce proposal acceptable. The plan would mean a temporary ceasefire, delay decisions on occupied territories for decades, gradual lifting of most sanctions, possible energy imports, but no promise to limit NATO or end US military aid to Ukraine.

I mean, who wants a rose garden anyway?

The crass, stupid vulgarity of the man…

Russia's hybrid war on Moldovan democracy – DW – 08/07/2025 The Republic of Moldova will vote in an important parliamentary election in late September. Although the campaign has yet to start, Russia is already attacking on several fronts.

“Russia is apparently treating Moldova as a proving ground for various pre-election hybrid attacks.” www.dw.com/en/russias-h...

Are UK workers over-taxed? The answer in three infographics Explore OECD data on wage taxes: how UK workers rank internationally, how the tax wedge has shifted since 1979, and why many still feel over-taxed.

Programmes like Today should be careful about saying that "taxation is at record levels".

For most taxpayers, the level of taxation is not unusually high, by either historical or international standards.

The story & reality of UK taxes have got rather out of kilter
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I mean, you'd think it would be easier to reduce the loading in the boat, but if you're an entitled autocrat, of course you just raise the level of the water

You’re all wrong. Wales is just the appanage of Gloucester.

This is Saddam-level

Yes it’s really disturbing to hear the reality of it.

Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell Politics Podcast · Updated weekly · Behind the Lines with Arthur Snell is a new geopolitics podcast. Every week we give the listener access to the best informed people to help you understand this turb...

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“We need a grown up discussion” 💯 and about everything

Very cool building in Turin.

Ukraine, its occupied territories and its future Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 06/08/2025 · 44m

It was my great honour to speak to @drjademcglynn.bsky.social about the latest developments in Ukraine, including the desperate situation in the occupied territories.

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

😱🤦‍♂️ I suppose railways are useful but really…

Yeah, your Budgie Club (West Somerset branch) card from 1987 really is not cutting edge ANY MORE 😑

Tbf a slug is superior to Trump. Obama on another planet.

This is just embarrassing.

I mean, I totally agree we need to do it…

Once the largest church in Western Europe, only a fraction of the abbey of Cluny remains standing.

Although the UK would inevitably outsource it to Capita and cause it to be a complete and expensive fiasco, so…