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British political enthusiast with a passion for free markets, progressive values, and history. Advocate for equality, opportunity, and responsibility, with a keen interest in political events both at home, in the US, and across the wider world.
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✈️ On This Day – May 21, 1927 Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight, landing in Paris after a 33.5-hour journey from New York in the Spirit of St. Louis. #OnThisDay #AviationHistory #Lindbergh #SpiritOfStLouis

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On February 7, 1812, renowned English novelist Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England. His works, including Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, and Oliver Twist, have left an indelible mark on literature. Today, we celebrate his 213th birthday 🎂

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Dictatorship doesn’t happen overnight. It slips in during crises, disguised as “temporary” emergency measures that never go away. Little by little, institutions weaken, critics are silenced, and power tightens its grip. The real danger to democracy isn’t force it’s people looking the other way.

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The oldest pub in England built in to the Nottingham Caves ‘Ye olde trip to Jerusalem 1189AD’ Cheers 🍻

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On Jan. 20, 2025, Trump pardoned 1,500 Jan. 6 rioters, including leaders of extremist groups. On Jan. 21, 1977, Carter pardoned Vietnam draft evaders to heal a nation divided by war. Carter sought reconciliation - Trump’s seeks legitimisation of attacks on democracy.

submitted 147 days ago • 2 comments

Germany’s spent decades trying to reconcile its atrocities… sieg heiling is against the law there. But here in America, Elon musk does it & the crowd goes wild. The ADL openly calls it an accident…is he stupid or a nazi? James O’brien urges those who may be confused to try this salute at work/school

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On January 17, 1773, Captain James Cook and his crew aboard the HMS Resolution became the first recorded explorers to cross the Antarctic Circle, marking a significant milestone in the history of exploration. 

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Sunday evening pint - The sheer depth and extent of our history in this country never ceases to amaze me. Cheers 🍻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

submitted 156 days ago • 2 comments

Brexit’s hit hard, especially for small businesses stuck following EU rules we can’t influence anymore. Rejoining isn’t just about trade—it’s about having a say in decisions that still affect us. Rejoining means shaping policies we follow anyway. Let’s talk—our silence only deepens our isolation.

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Queen Victoria, the “Grandmother of Europe,” used royal marriages as tools of diplomacy. Her 9 children married into monarchies across Europe, by WWI, her grandchildren ruled Britain, Germany, and Russia, showcasing the power of royal diplomacy.

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On this day, January 12th, 1662, King Charles II granted a royal charter to the Royal Society, the world’s oldest national science institution. For centuries, it’s brought together brilliant minds to push the boundaries of knowledge, shaping science and understanding around the globe.🧠🌍

submitted 156 days ago • 2 comments

I’m worried that the exodus from Meta and Twitter is what they want. To isolate us from each other. Isolation is a big part of autocracy. It makes people easier to lie to and abuse. I don’t have a global answer, but I am working on building a social media space for our podcast listeners.

submitted 158 days ago • 1973 comments

What happens if a NATO country annexes another? A U.S. move on Canada could fracture NATO, testing its principles of mutual defense. With a smaller population (40M vs. 335M) and military (70K vs. 1.39M), Canada would have to lean on allies 🤷‍♂️…The world gets crazier by the day! 🤯

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On January 6, 1540, Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves in a political alliance with Germany. Displeased with her appearance, Henry sought an annulment after six months. Anne accepted the split, gaining wealth & status as the “King’s Sister.”

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Following the execution of King Charles I in 1649, the House of Lords was also abolished as part of sweeping changes to England’s governance. The monarchy and the Lords were declared “useless and dangerous,” paving the way for a republic. 😱 😱 😱

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On January 5, 1649, during the English Civil War, the Rump Parliament created a High Court to try King Charles I for treason. His trial led to his execution on January 30, marking the only time in history the British monarchy was abolished, replaced by the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell.

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On this day in 1959, Alaska became the 49th state of the U.S. Its journey to statehood was long—seen as too remote, sparsely populated, and economically unviable at first. But WWII and the Cold War revealed its strategic value close to Russia, and its rich resources bolstered its case.

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Remember during the first 2020 presidential debate on September 29, 2020, when asked to condemn white supremacist and militia groups, President Donald Trump addressed the Proud Boys, a far-right organisation, stating: “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by.

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Elon Musk is sharing jailed Tommy Robinson’s banned documentary on Sewer Social. Robinson, a far-right activist with convictions for assault, fraud, & contempt of court, has spent years spreading hate. He’s a hero for the U.K. far-right—and now backed by the world’s wealthiest man. 🫨 🤯

submitted 166 days ago • 8 comments

On January 2, 1959, the Soviet Union launched Luna 1, aiming to impact the Moon. Due to a guidance error, it missed the Moon by about 5,995 kilometers, becoming the first human-made object to enter heliocentric orbit. This mission provided valuable data on interplanetary space.

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