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Journalist, swimmer, FT-reader, European, Italian speaker

Citizen of Europe
Joined August 2009
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Dear Friends on X/Twitter. I am leaving X/Twitter, as a mark of my respect to Elon and his milieu, and I have signed up with Bluesky instead. I am sorry to say goodbye but maybe we can meet in Bluesky instead (neasa1). Best,
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The poisoning of the public discourse on Muslims, migrants and refugees has been consistent and deliberate. An anti Muslim agenda has been pursued by some in politics , the media and some think tanks and we have to be brave enough to call it out. They have created the climate that we now see play out in our towns and cities and they are as much to blame as the thugs on the street.
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Replying to @rolandmcs
Since when was it obligatory or even desirable that voters in a democracy should “love” their leaders? Claims on the love of their people tend to be the prerogative of dictatorial regimes.
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“If there were any doubts that Donald Trump would go full “America First” he banished them with the Vance pick.” Me on Trump’s overt doubling down on Maga. ft.com/content/eaeb2c10-8495…
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Type YES If YOU back seeing a Pro EU Party on Question Time! @bbcquestiontime @BBCPolitics #Brexit #VoteRejoin
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Brexit is like a bad tattoo. We thought it was a good idea at the time, but now we’re stuck with it and wondering how to cover it up. #RejoinEU #BrexitChaos #brexit #funny
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The Times needs to hang its head in shame over its reporting on Susan Hall’s chances of beating Sadiq Khan. It reported rumour and bias from doubtful sources. This follows ignorant reporting of Angela Raynor’s tax situation.
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The Tories have now deleted this tweet. Let's make sure it lives forever.
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I have never felt the slightest desire to watch a single episode of “I’m a Celebrity.” But that will not stop me from boycotting the programme as long as Nigel Farage is on it.
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As the trade union branch representing Member of Parliament staff in Westminster and throughout Britain, we just passed this motion. We are calling on MPs to ensure they aren’t complicit in Israel’s crimes. 1/2
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In front of pub!
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We need a General Election. Enough is enough! – at South West, England
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Please screen-grab this tweet and keep it handy when food prices soar , water-wars break out , your house burns down , your business is washed away , polar bears are extinct or in a few years time when a desperate and angry young person asks you who was responsible for killing their world . . .
Today we are saying no to @JustStop_Oil and their political wing the Labour Party  We will power ahead with new oil and gas because it’s in the best interests of the British people, of our economy and of our national security
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The @metpoliceuk is so far from fit for purpose it’s terrifying. The heavy-handed and totally disproportionate treatment this woman received (in front of her distressed and bewildered young son) was for suspected bus fare evasion, to the tune of £1.75 1/2 teapaw.org/Saskia_Cole/status/168…
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Pathetic to hear people in Vilnius suggesting corruption as an excuse for not providing Ukraine a NATO ascension plan. If Zelenskyy were corrupt, Biden wouldn't be president!
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