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Tesla’s German sales fell 76% in February to 1,429 cars, a steeper decline than the 60% drop in January.

Labour cannot escape the views of the majority. 57% think Labour are handling Brexit badly and just 20% think Labour are handling it well as of March 2025. @stellacreasy.bsky.social @labourlewis.bsky.social

Celebrating Welsh suffragettes on International Women’s Day To celebrate International Women’s Day I’m profiling some extraordinary Welsh suffragettes, few of whom you’ve probably heard of. But they changed many lives @irramirshad.bsky.social @bylines.cymru

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‘Morning Mist’ bred by David Austin and seen at @RHSWisley last summer seems an appropriate choice for a foggy, misty morning here on the south coast. Have a good #RoseWednesday everyone, take care. #roses 🌱

Imagine burying 4% of your money in the garden cause your family voted for it. Later they say they regret their vote & later still a thug threatens your street & your neighbours want to collectively buy security but you starve your family rather than dig the money up. Drop the red lines, Reeves!

Always keen to find, follow and connect with sensible, like-minded people who are realistic and optimistic about the way EU-UK relations can improve after Brexit. Things can be so much better …and will be one day.

🍁 Calling all Canadians! BIG NEWS - we’ve just launched European Movement Canada 🇨🇦 🇪🇺 …to rapidly build much closer relations between Canada & Europe on all fronts. Sign up interest here —> europeanmovement.eu/publication-... My TikTok video on it here —> vm.tiktok.com/ZNdeRmhEa/ Please share!

Of course ReformUK would abolish inheritance tax. It's paid by the super wealthy - less than 4% of British people ever pay it. We complain that the super rich don't pay enough tax and here's Farage trying to get them out of another one.

Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…

(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

Did I mention it's cherry blossom season? 🌸 📷: #Xiaomi15 #Photography #SmartphonePhotography

Some figures on the potential death toll from Musk's pointless destruction of USAID, from a memo written by a fired official. He will be remembered as one of the great monsters of history. 1/x

I want a trade deal with the EU, not America. Join the SM and CU and put the UK on a much stronger footing to fight Russia's asset in the White House.

Leaders of the free world stand united in London The United States is not among them

"Why don't you wear a suit?"

We should ask: who benefits from Western countries hallowing out their own state capacity?

As we head into a new week, many people may feel anxious or angry, helpless or scared. Please know that you are not alone. And know, too, that there is always hope, even in the hardest times. Good will always rise to the top eventually. For now, here is some Cornish medicine to soothe your soul. 😊

Vermont understood the assignment. Take notes, America.

Swansea Bay, St David’s Day 2025. Just stunning. And a great Parkrun view :)

In the garden today: crocus focus.

Goodnight all. Off to scream into the night.

I will never forget the photo of Zelenskyy’s face after he saw Russia’s war crimes in Bucha in 2022. He seemed to age years in an afternoon. Watching him constantly cross the world asking for aid that should have been thrown at him is one of the deepest shames of our age.

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Per Dr Atul Gawande, ex USAID: “All malaria supplies protecting 53 million people, mostly children, including bed nets, diagnostics, preventive drugs, and treatments – terminated.” There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.

💥 BREAKING: At Apple's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders today, proposal entitled “Request to Cease DEI Efforts" is rejected by shareholders. Right-wing nonprofit National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) proposal was also rejected by Costco shareholders 98-2 percent.

Finally the sun reaches South Wales again. What a glorious lunch

I celebrate the 80% of Germans who did not vote for the far right. Do not make 19.6% of German voters into "the" German people (again). "The" German people don't exist! The German population is diverse and divided, but voted overwhelmingly for liberal democratic parties. #BTW25 #GermanElection

It was a real treat to have the company of a hunting Barn Owl in mid-Glamorganshire, yesterday. One of my best ever views of one in South Wales where I’ve very rarely seen them venture out before dusk

84% turnout in German general election. Highest since reunification.

You can now read the article here: www.theguardian.com/world/commen... - if of interest, please share.

THESE ARE DANGEROUS TIMES! Our place is at the heart of Europe not sitting on the sidelines looking pathetic kowtowing to the orange felon! Starmer needs to stop being an obdurate dolt, rejoin the SM & CU and plan a roadmap for rejoining the EU. GET REAL, PRIME MINISTER!

I'm on the lookout for a talented reporter to come and work with the team at @bylinetimes.bsky.social as we continue to grow. Please get in touch at [email protected] if you're interested

It’s Friday Eve 😊 Here’s a glimmer of sunshine at Rotherslade #Gower #Wales Donkey rock in the foreground. 🩶

Farage was propelled to public prominence by dozens of appearances on Russian TV, which would have had to be authorised by the Kremlin. Farage is a tool in a Russian influence operation that has already gifted Putin the prize of Brexit.

A dictatorship hosting another dictatorship to negotiate with an aspiring dictatorship about the future of a democracy that’s not represented.

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This is so true. Think of all the people with their Kremlin talking points eg Nigel Farage, Richard Tice, adopting stances detrimental to the UK but they plough on regardless. #r4today @lbc.co.uk

At the Capitol today, February 17, 2025. Sound up for full effect! "Where is Congress? Do your job!" #USprotests #50501protest #protest #50501protests #stopthecoup #whereiscongress #saveusdemocracy

Your good new story for the day. I just received a message from a landlord in Florida. He has lost over $30,000 in rentals since Canadians began the boycott. Canadians are doing their part. LET'S TAKE THE BOYCOTT INTERNATIONAL. We invite allied nations to boycott all things American.

Push for a much bolder reset with the EU. Youth mobility, single market, customs union. The world has changed. The red lines you needlessly boxed us in with last yr no longer apply. Growth & security lie with stronger ties with Europe. Tell that narrative. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Today Nick Ferrari told the Israeli president the Israeli hostages released earlier this month were in terrible condition & looked like they'd been in Belsen This is Ibrahim Al-Shawish, a teacher released earlier this month by Israel after being held hostage for over a year