Phoebs Lyle
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Phoebs Lyle
@Phoebslyle
Freelance Journalist / Columnist in NI, and follower of Global Politics around the world. Tech YouTuber / Theatre Podcaster other than that. All views my own.
United Kingdom (NI) Katılım Mayıs 2011
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It could be a breath of fresh air that at least one of Northern Ireland's political parties is starting to think about Defence, but surely all parties up on the hill should also be discussing how to build wheelchair accessible bomb shelters at the same time, as I wrote in an article back in January.
Ulster Unionist Party@uuponline
Swann Welcomes Defence Investment as Boost for Northern Ireland Economy and Security Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann has welcomed a major defence investment, saying it reflects Northern Ireland’s strategic value to the United Kingdom’s national security. Swann, who raised the issue directly with Defence Secretary John Healey MP, pointed to the region’s engineering expertise and capacity to contribute to UK defence. Robin Swann MP said: “This investment is a vital commitment to Northern Ireland’s role in our national security. During my discussions with Defence Secretary John Healey MP, I championed our world-class engineering expertise and our strategic capacity to support the United Kingdom’s defence. “We live in a time of growing global instability where threats are continually evolving. Having a robust defence must be a national priority. “This investment will be a major boost for our local economy by driving high-skilled job creation and integrating our innovative small businesses into the UK defence supply chain and that is warmly welcomed.”
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Just watched President Zelensky's interview on 'The Rest is Politics' from the 9th of April 26, and while I did find the interview interesting, there is one thing worth mentioning and asking.
Many people will have different views on the suggestion that the UK should rejoin the EU. Some will view it positively, some will view it negatively, and there will be others who will say a European army will be important for standing up to Russian aggression, while others will say the UK may have a better chance of helping outside the EU.
But for everyone who has not dropped the Brexit issue since it was voted for in 2016, it is worth remembering, the UK was in the EU in 2014, the same year Putin annexed the Crimea.
By all means, I don't blame the Ukrainians for now wanting to be part of something else that will help them defeat Russia, nor President Zelenskyy for wanting something stronger than the Budapest Memorandum.
But since in the UK, our (insert the words) Prime Minister tried to organise a second referendum after people voted for Brexit, should the UK Prime Minister (as of the time of writing) give us a referendum rejoining the EU, or if we should vote on the types of deal the UK should choose if we remain out (such as the EEA, Single Market or other types of Brexit deals?)
If we want to stick to the facts, the UK was able to get not only vaccines before the EU did during Covid, but it was also able to get equipment to Ukraine first before the start of the full scale invasion, while the EU was still debating it.
Would the UK rejoining the EU mean Ukraine would get equipment anywhere quicker?
Politics Global@PolitlcsGlobal
🚨🇬🇧 NEW: President Zelenskyy has called on the UK to rejoin the EU to help preserve European security
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Well, happy second 25th birthday to me. 25 years ago today, I was knocked down following a hit and run accident in Spain but survived. Happy Life Day!
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My Review of Miss Saigon which I went to see last night (20th March) at the @gohbelfast
phoebelyle.com/miss-saigon-th…
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Was meaning to get two blogs and a few videos out before the end of February but unfortunately it's been a busy month for me and I haven't been feeling the best over the last few days, so only managed to write Part 9 of my Customised DSi series.
So here's a link to my blog: Customised DSi Review Part 9. More accessible tech videos will be uploaded to YouTube either this coming weekend or the next.
pltechreviews.co.uk/2026/02/28/cus…
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Hello everyone.
Bit of a weird question here.
Are there any people who work in the technology field (specifically handhelds / retro handhelds) or who are electricians, who would be happy to talk to me about an idea I have for a handheld I would like to create? I’d also be interested in talking to local 3D Printing companies who may know about certain things. Also product designers etc?
Preferably, I’d like to speak to people based in Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland and/or UK.
Not going to say too much about what the product is until I’m messaging professionals, but it is something inspired by accessible gaming. I would technically be looking for someone to do the 3D printing and the wiring, while I do the coding. #RETROGAMING #HandheldGaming #AccessibleGaming
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We have plans for a united Ireland, but what about World War Three? – The Irish News irishnews.com/opinion/phoebs…
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2025 was a mad year for a lot of things, such as in politics, technology, sports and other areas of culture. But in Northern Ireland, we saw a lot of great shows coming over, many of which were performed in our iconic oldest theatre, the Grand Opera House.
In this new blog, 'My Favourite Theatre Performances of the Last Year (Combined Theatre Review)' I outline my thoughts on 4 shows I went to see over the last year — Dear Evan Hansen, War Horse, Fiddler on the Roof and The Adventures of Pinocchio.
If it interests anyone, click to find out.
phoebelyle.com/my-favourite-t…
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Happy birthday to me.
Happy birthday to me.
Happy birthday Phoebs.
Happy birthday to me.
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