Horrified by what I’m seeing in Georgia, where Kremlin-backed stooges are trying to undermine democracy and Georgian people’s dreams of joining the EU and NATO. All pretense has been dropped by the Georgian Dream led govt, that it is anything but a power mad pro-Russian proxy

#Tbilisi . #Georgia . This is not just a protest against the pro-Russian 'foreign agents' law. It is the voice of the people and the will to see their country free, independent, European and not a satellite of #Russia .

The EU flag and anthems are the symbols of hope in parts of Europe where people are struggling for their freedom. This is Georgia, where vast crowds are protesting against the government's attempt to turn it into a Russian puppet state.

This, not economics, is the primary reason…

I have just got back home from the premiere screening of Oz's film, The Battle for Kyiv (Byline Times). It's a must-watch. We must never forget #Ukraine and the suffering Ukrainians are still enduring at the hands of that evil piece of filth, Putin. Go and see it. #SlavaUkraini .

“We asked 100 people who they blamed for the broken country.
You said ‘the disabled, the mentally ill, refugees in boats, people who can’t do maths, remainers, the early retired, the Labour Party, sick people, the woke blob, junior doctors and trade unionists’.
Our survey said:

This was a fantastic episode, enshittification is real, completely agree with Alex’s observation of Rishi & despite the hell of it all, you guys did make me feel more hopeful for the future of both countries 🙏 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🫶

When you thought it couldn't get worse...Donald Trump published his Bible. But alexandra hall hall 🇺🇦🌻 has thoughts on which Commandments it will include

Plus: Jason Pack & Alex discuss the tradeoffs of life in the US vs UK
Goalhanger Podcasts

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LBC where is Sangita Myska?

That is CORRECT. I’m once again writing IMPORTANT THINGS in the new Byline Times

The Tories plan to arrest and deport asylum seekers, and at the same time plan to withdraw benefits from the depressed and anxious to force them into work. (Today’s “Times”) using vulnerable people to try to win votes from xenophobes and bigots is Sunak’s big move.

Sunak continues:

👉🏼To act down to the level of his last job (Chancellor)

👉🏼To pretend to be OMG Rishi (One Man Government)

Whoever advises him to do these cringe-worthy vids needs to be sacked. Even if it is his own idea.

It’s not just the impact on them, but the intimidating effect it has on other journalists who may fear losing their jobs as well. It’s the kind of self-censorship we used to criticize in other countries, like Russia. Not yet that bad, but definitely a slippery slope.

Where is the space for those who believe in Israel’s right to exist, despair about the continued detention of hostages, condemn Hamas unequivocally and want an end to (and accountability for) the mass killing spree and indiscriminate destruction of Gaza?

Brexit, the “gift” that keeps on giving.
Jesus, what were 52% of the British electorate thinking?