"Starmer‘s visit to Berlin was a real success. It’s significance lies in putting the relationship with Germany on a new, much closer footing." PS: No, he is not reversing Brexit, and the Germans are well aware of that. My latest for Guardian Opinion theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

"It is imperative for the European members of NATO to work together as closely as possible. This includes the UK, whether or not it is part of the EU, and it is gratifying to see that this message has finally landed in Berlin.“ Me on Starmer‘s visit to 🇩🇪 theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Thank you Jill!

X is banned in Russia, the country that you took refuge in, you abject hypocrite

The domestic implications of the far right surge in the elections in 2 Eastern 🇩🇪 regions are manigfold & require serious political answers. As coalition negotiations start, 🇩🇪 foreign policy may be the most contentious and issue. Here is why 1/

Actually, this is pro-Nazi propaganda, including, “Churchill was the chief villain of WW2” and Hitler “didn’t want to fight.” No serious or honorable person would support or endorse this type of garbage.

"[R]eally good teachers are not thought of highly by the academic society. This business of 'publish or perish' has been a catastrophe. People write things which should never have been written and which should never be printed. Nobody's interested." — Hannah Arendt

Congratulations to Michel Barnier !

I think it is safe to say that the British press is likely to lose their **** over this, but Alex is right.

Delighted today to present Credentials to President Steinmeier and so begin work as British Ambassador at a moment of particular opportunity in our deep, strong and wide bilateral relationship. #WiederIn🇩🇪 #BackIn🇩🇪

Willkommen in Berlin, Andrew Mitchell and wishing you a good start as British Ambassador in Germany! Very much looking forward to working together and continuing to strengthen the close ties between our two countries.

This looks lovely, actually.

If anybody wants to educate me on links between the Commonwealth and the British armed forces, I am grateful for (reading) tips.

man jailed for 9 years in longest sentence yet over summer riots sentenced for arson with intent to endanger life after hours of violence that left 64 police officers injured. 22 hotel staff barricaded in panic room thought they’d burn to death theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

Dear Mail+ please get your facts straight.

Die Parteien der Mitte haben noch nicht verstanden, dass sie ZUSAMMEN formidablen Gegnern gegenüberstehen, die das freiheitliche demokratische System und seine oft verleugneten Voraussetzungen - NATO, EU, Westbindung - im Ganzen zerstören wollen

Brilliant