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Given that record, I’m not convinced his views carry much weight today. To me, he comes across as someone out of touch, still viewing Britain through the lens of a fading imperial past. 🧵 2/2

Michael Gove built much of his Brexit argument around claims that the EU had put his father’s business under pressure, while dismissing expert opinion with the now-infamous line that people had “had enough of experts. 🧵 1/2

My first in one Wordle ever

One small glitch. The EU have to permit the UK to join.

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The US political system permits such outcomes. A key question is whether the UK should regard the US as a consistently reliable long-term partner. Any UK MP advocating closer alignment with Trump would need to set out how this approach serves Britain’s long-term national interests.

Mamdani makes clear (for the umpteenth time) that it's the rule of law he seeks to uphold & to honour all arrest warrants issued by the ICC, incl those for Hamas.

Anyone feeling stressed? Watch this till the end and you'll feel the absolute joy and satisfaction that comes with sticking with something and seeing it through x

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Yes

An early Rolling Stone interview pointed out that he was wearing leather Nikes. Fair play to him - he took it on board rather than getting defensive. Since then he’s switched to bespoke non-leather shoes, many designed by different people, including his own kids. Although he is no longer veggie.

His were new. Chris Martin (Coldplay) had the same dilemma.

More broadly, some studies of American political culture emphasize a strong focus on money, power, and identity, at times jalongside reduced emphasis on empathy and civility, and identify certain features that may resemble aspects of more authoritarian political styles. 🧵 2/2

Donald Trump is frequently characterized in political analysis as an effective political operator who is also highly reactive to criticism. 🧵 1/2

I look at things from a complete menu of philosophy. To me, eating is an ethical framework built around compassion and avoiding harm, rather than a rigid dietary ‘rulebook’.

I always liked that answer. It wasn’t dismissive of his beliefs; it simply acknowledged that life is often more nuanced than rigid rules. 🧵 3/3

One lunchtime we got chatting about food, and I asked how he reconciled being vegan with wearing Nike trainers and other non-vegan items. He just smiled and said, “Looking good and being comfortable transcends religious beliefs.” 🧵 2/3

I’m reminded of a colleague I used to work with. Young chap, Hindu background with a vegan upbringing. Always immaculately turned out—Nikes, quality T-shirts, good gear. He’d travelled quite a bit and happily absorbed bits of different cultures along the way. 🧵 1/3

Looks delicious. Making me hungry 🤤