Neasa MacErlean

‘We all have our failings and he never said he was perfect’ – granddaughter of historian Robert Dudley Edwards on her revealing new book independent.ie/life/we-all-ha…

We Have History - DRB drb.ie/we-have-histor… Is history a matter of national security?

Dear Friends on X/Twitter. I am leaving X/Twitter, as a mark of my respect to Elon and his milieu, and I have signed up with Bluesky instead. I am sorry to say goodbye but maybe we can meet in Bluesky instead (neasa1). Best,

The poisoning of the public discourse on Muslims, migrants and refugees has been consistent and deliberate. An anti Muslim agenda has been pursued by some in politics , the media and some think tanks and we have to be brave enough to call it out. They have created the climate that we now see play out in our towns and cities and they are as much to blame as the thugs on the street.

@rolandmcs Since when was it obligatory or even desirable that voters in a democracy should “love” their leaders? Claims on the love of their people tend to be the prerogative of dictatorial regimes.

“If there were any doubts that Donald Trump would go full “America First” he banished them with the Vance pick.” Me on Trump’s overt doubling down on Maga. ft.com/content/eaeb2c…

Type YES If YOU back seeing a Pro EU Party on Question Time! @bbcquestiontime @BBCPolitics #Brexit #VoteRejoin

Brexit is like a bad tattoo. We thought it was a good idea at the time, but now we’re stuck with it and wondering how to cover it up. #RejoinEU #BrexitChaos #brexit #funny

The Times needs to hang its head in shame over its reporting on Susan Hall’s chances of beating Sadiq Khan. It reported rumour and bias from doubtful sources. This follows ignorant reporting of Angela Raynor’s tax situation.

@edwinhayward The Tory 'strategists' never cease to amaze us, scraping new bottoms, offending the monarchy, breaking the rules — and all with no trace of talent or flair.

The Tories have now deleted this tweet. Let's make sure it lives forever.

I don't know whose interests the Speaker thinks he is serving. But it is not the interests of the Commons or democracy. huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/speaker-…

@PaulbernalUK I have never felt the slightest desire to watch a single episode of “I’m a Celebrity.” But that will not stop me from boycotting the programme as long as Nigel Farage is on it.

As the trade union branch representing Member of Parliament staff in Westminster and throughout Britain, we just passed this motion. We are calling on MPs to ensure they aren’t complicit in Israel’s crimes. 1/2

@MaxFRobespierre I guess it could be ‘savage indignation’ , like Jonathan Swift’s but it sounds terrible. Diane, don’t do this!

Diane, I don't know if this is an attempt at humour or cynicism?

In front of pub!

We need a General Election. Enough is enough!

Please screen-grab this tweet and keep it handy when food prices soar , water-wars break out , your house burns down , your business is washed away , polar bears are extinct or in a few years time when a desperate and angry young person asks you who was responsible for killing their world . . .

The @metpoliceuk is so far from fit for purpose it’s terrifying. The heavy-handed and totally disproportionate treatment this woman received (in front of her distressed and bewildered young son) was for suspected bus fare evasion, to the tune of £1.75 1/2