This is what should be on every front page right now. What's happening in the US right now is an illegal power grab by a private citizen. IT'S A COUP. It's a digital coup. It's Musk who's leading it. The consequences are terrifying. And it's coming for us next. 1/

It is unconscionable to allow Russia to assault Ukraine’s sovereignty, recruit enemies like North Korea to aid in their fight, and then sell out the Ukrainians by conceding the loss of their territory and NATO security guarantees or membership.  By making these and others

I’m in Munich and people keep asking me to decode Vance’s speech. OK: In Vance English “free speech” means “Let Musk run your elections” and “democracy” means “let Russia run your elections.” Now move on. 2025 is about what Europeans do, not what Americans say.

Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.

Thank you for your support.

Ukraine’s position before negotiations: 🧵 1️⃣ Ukrainians survived the winter despite constant Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. No blackout disaster, no collapse—Russia failed.

Autumn Moon of the Jewel River, View of Fishermen Catching Sweetfish, from Eight VIews of Famous Places, by Utagawa Toyoshige (Toyokuni II), ca. 1833-1834

Can't believe I have to say this, but Russia started the war in Ukraine in 2014.

French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann responds to the White House press secretary’s attack after he suggested France should reclaim the Statue of Liberty: “Dear Americans, since the White House press secretary is attacking me today, I wanted to tell you this:” 1/n

Tax q for clever people like Alastair Thomson Andrew Lynch What is the marginal tax rate on corporate profits between £50k and £250k? When I last studied corporate tax bandings (in the 90s), it was c. 60% and were told never make profits in the marginal band if you can avoid it.

Sunday lunch and drinks

In the dark days of winter I think our eyes become jaded, attuned to the browns and greys, and it's easy to forget the sheer exuberance of the countryside in May. Greens of every single hue, overpourings of cow parsley, the blue of speedwell, the pink of campion and the yellow of

Walking slowly through the evening light after a long day, I found myself following in the footsteps of these ladies as they kicked up dust on the dirt road. Dandelion seeds blew across our progress, a couple of blackbirds called out to us from the darkening hedgerows, and we

Teaching the next generation about Rioja. 100 years of Rioja event in deepest East London. Highlights for me: - fizz (yes, Rioja does fizz) - Tempranillo blanco (a white Tempranillo mutant) - elegant Rioja Alvesa

It happens so slowly at first, that creep from summer to autumn. A brush of gold within the green here and there, flecks where the sun has lingered longest on the leaves. Mists drifting over the fields and trees, with a hush that seems to soak up all sounds. And a little

I do like the perks of occasional business travel

Celebrating #1 child’s job offer with something local in Germany. Rheingau Riesling Sekt and a Spaetburgunder aka Pinot Noir.

On Wednesday I got to wrap up in lots of layers and head out for some serious frosty wandering. I may have got slightly carried away, always wanting to see around the next corner, admiring the gates and frosty grasses, the robins and sheep, and I ended up accidentally walking for

A thread of useful concepts to equip you for 2026: