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Labour aren't attacking Greens for Green policies.
Labour is defending itself against Green politicians who are making populist attacks on Labour, & who are proposing unfunded, unworkable policies instead of dealing with reality.
Labour is delivering plenty of Green policy.
Greens in power aren't.
Labour is defending itself against Green politicians who are making populist attacks on Labour, & who are proposing unfunded, unworkable policies instead of dealing with reality.
Labour is delivering plenty of Green policy.
Greens in power aren't.
Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
December 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Labour aren't attacking Greens for Green policies.
Labour is defending itself against Green politicians who are making populist attacks on Labour, & who are proposing unfunded, unworkable policies instead of dealing with reality.
Labour is delivering plenty of Green policy.
Greens in power aren't.
Labour is defending itself against Green politicians who are making populist attacks on Labour, & who are proposing unfunded, unworkable policies instead of dealing with reality.
Labour is delivering plenty of Green policy.
Greens in power aren't.
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Those hypocrites who oppose lifting the two child benefit cap but demand we continue to subsidise private school fees fail all children - now is the time to recognise investing in helping the million women out of work will reap rewards for generations to come.
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Those hypocrites who oppose lifting the two child benefit cap but demand we continue to subsidise private school fees fail all children - now is the time to recognise investing in helping the million women out of work will reap rewards for generations to come.
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I've written a Substack about what I've been reading and writing recently – on the voters who make populism happen, and why Labour isn't speaking to them.
maguirepatrick.substack.com/p/the-voters...
maguirepatrick.substack.com/p/the-voters...
The voters who make populism happen
And why this government isn't speaking to them
maguirepatrick.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I've written a Substack about what I've been reading and writing recently – on the voters who make populism happen, and why Labour isn't speaking to them.
maguirepatrick.substack.com/p/the-voters...
maguirepatrick.substack.com/p/the-voters...
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The launch of the Orbit Clipper is a fantastic new transport option for Londoners.
As the UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry, it will provide cleaner, more accessible journeys across the Thames and help us build a greener, fairer London for everyone.
As the UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry, it will provide cleaner, more accessible journeys across the Thames and help us build a greener, fairer London for everyone.
December 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The launch of the Orbit Clipper is a fantastic new transport option for Londoners.
As the UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry, it will provide cleaner, more accessible journeys across the Thames and help us build a greener, fairer London for everyone.
As the UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry, it will provide cleaner, more accessible journeys across the Thames and help us build a greener, fairer London for everyone.
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Former Shin Bet Israeli security chief Avraham Shalom, describing the Israeli Defence Farce in 2012. Avraham Shalom was too scared to use the "N-word", but we all know he meant "Nazis". (source: "The Gatekeepers", a documentary film directed by Jewish Dror Moreh.
December 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Former Shin Bet Israeli security chief Avraham Shalom, describing the Israeli Defence Farce in 2012. Avraham Shalom was too scared to use the "N-word", but we all know he meant "Nazis". (source: "The Gatekeepers", a documentary film directed by Jewish Dror Moreh.
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Who benefits from changes made in this budget?
Low-income families with children, particularly with three or more children, are clear winners.
In 2028-29, a low-wage single parent with 3 children who receives UC will be £4,960 per year better off, thanks to the removal of the two-child limit.
Low-income families with children, particularly with three or more children, are clear winners.
In 2028-29, a low-wage single parent with 3 children who receives UC will be £4,960 per year better off, thanks to the removal of the two-child limit.
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Who benefits from changes made in this budget?
Low-income families with children, particularly with three or more children, are clear winners.
In 2028-29, a low-wage single parent with 3 children who receives UC will be £4,960 per year better off, thanks to the removal of the two-child limit.
Low-income families with children, particularly with three or more children, are clear winners.
In 2028-29, a low-wage single parent with 3 children who receives UC will be £4,960 per year better off, thanks to the removal of the two-child limit.
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Apparently not widely reported 🤔
November 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Apparently not widely reported 🤔
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"Much of the left appears to have convinced itself that wealth tax is all that is needed. This is incorrect — and an incessant focus on wealth taxation is obscuring the need for broader tax increases." Clear and interesting piece by @jomichell.bsky.social:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Wealth tax and looser fiscal rules won’t save the Budget | British Politics and Policy at LSE
The narrative on the left that a wealth tax and looser fiscal rules would solve the Chancellor's 2025 Budget headaches has got out of hand.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"Much of the left appears to have convinced itself that wealth tax is all that is needed. This is incorrect — and an incessant focus on wealth taxation is obscuring the need for broader tax increases." Clear and interesting piece by @jomichell.bsky.social:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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UK gambling industry made £15.6bn in 2024 (£16.8bn in 2025)
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
UK's Online Gambling Industry: The £3.8 Billion Tax Question Nobody's Answering
UK's online gambling industry generates £15.6bn annually but pays minimal tax. With £3.8bn in receipts, experts say it's time for reform Here's why.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
UK gambling industry made £15.6bn in 2024 (£16.8bn in 2025)
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
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"Living in El Fasher, you considered yourself already dead – no way out and no hope", Abdulhafiz Ahmed, a student, told The Observer.
Read more:
https://bit.ly/3JSvdW5
Read more:
https://bit.ly/3JSvdW5
‘We saw so many bodies that we lost count’: uncovering the hidden horror of El Fasher | The Observer
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
"Living in El Fasher, you considered yourself already dead – no way out and no hope", Abdulhafiz Ahmed, a student, told The Observer.
Read more:
https://bit.ly/3JSvdW5
Read more:
https://bit.ly/3JSvdW5
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Starmer is already doing that, Ed, but we can't possibly praise Starmer for anything, can we? There is nothing as irritating as somebody telling somebody else to do something that is so clearly being done. You can criticise Keir Starmer for many things, but on Ukraine, he has been excellent.
Donald Trump expects Ukrainians to be ‘grateful’ as he prepares a carve-up of the country with Putin.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Starmer is already doing that, Ed, but we can't possibly praise Starmer for anything, can we? There is nothing as irritating as somebody telling somebody else to do something that is so clearly being done. You can criticise Keir Starmer for many things, but on Ukraine, he has been excellent.
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There’s a section of the British electorate in thrall to confident-sounding posh blokes. They’ll vote for them even when they know they are incompetent charlatans.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
The Confidence Trick That Put Boris Johnson Into Power Is Now Being Used on Nigel Farage
The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
There’s a section of the British electorate in thrall to confident-sounding posh blokes. They’ll vote for them even when they know they are incompetent charlatans.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
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I do believe that ultimately the buck should stop with the PM, but Starmer is largely ignored when it comes to any conversation regarding economic figures. Truss is a reverse case. The common denominator? Both women who receive all of the blame, despite men also bearing responsibility.
There is one thing I will say about Liz Truss: in many respects, she unfairly takes most of the flak for the economic crash that year. I only realised this when Reeves became CX- all economic blame is placed on her. Not the PM. With Truss in charge, it was the reverse.
You may also believe that her feeling the need to prove herself as the first female in the role is frivolous, but I can tell you, as a fellow female in a male-dominated field, we still have to fight to be taken seriously. If women make mistakes, they carry the burden of "women can't do x" forever.
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I do believe that ultimately the buck should stop with the PM, but Starmer is largely ignored when it comes to any conversation regarding economic figures. Truss is a reverse case. The common denominator? Both women who receive all of the blame, despite men also bearing responsibility.
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Our friends at @thinksinsight.bsky.social found that 19% of people are 'soft' Reform considerers — they're looking at Farage's party, but others, too
They include 14% of the Labour vote & 37% of the Tory vote last year
This cohort could be crucial, as they could determine whether Farage becomes PM
They include 14% of the Labour vote & 37% of the Tory vote last year
This cohort could be crucial, as they could determine whether Farage becomes PM
November 22, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Our friends at @thinksinsight.bsky.social found that 19% of people are 'soft' Reform considerers — they're looking at Farage's party, but others, too
They include 14% of the Labour vote & 37% of the Tory vote last year
This cohort could be crucial, as they could determine whether Farage becomes PM
They include 14% of the Labour vote & 37% of the Tory vote last year
This cohort could be crucial, as they could determine whether Farage becomes PM
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The Labour government are freezing prescription charges in England again for the second year in a row.
In the year 2026/27 charges will remain at £9.90.
Any increase would likely have placed £12m of extra costs on people.
Already 89% of prescriptions in England are free of charge.
In the year 2026/27 charges will remain at £9.90.
Any increase would likely have placed £12m of extra costs on people.
Already 89% of prescriptions in England are free of charge.
Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under a tenner
The Chancellor is extending the freeze on NHS prescription charges next year to keep prescriptions under a tenner, saving patients around £12 million next year.
www.gov.uk
November 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The Labour government are freezing prescription charges in England again for the second year in a row.
In the year 2026/27 charges will remain at £9.90.
Any increase would likely have placed £12m of extra costs on people.
Already 89% of prescriptions in England are free of charge.
In the year 2026/27 charges will remain at £9.90.
Any increase would likely have placed £12m of extra costs on people.
Already 89% of prescriptions in England are free of charge.
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I have been critical of Keir Starmer over the past couple of weeks, but he was right here, despite being vilified by the press at the time.
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I have been critical of Keir Starmer over the past couple of weeks, but he was right here, despite being vilified by the press at the time.
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There's always a tweet.
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
There's always a tweet.
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There was a bloke called Nathan Gill
Who's turned out to be a Russian shill
There is no disputin'
He's an asset to putin
Now time for the one on Capitol Hill
Who's turned out to be a Russian shill
There is no disputin'
He's an asset to putin
Now time for the one on Capitol Hill
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
There was a bloke called Nathan Gill
Who's turned out to be a Russian shill
There is no disputin'
He's an asset to putin
Now time for the one on Capitol Hill
Who's turned out to be a Russian shill
There is no disputin'
He's an asset to putin
Now time for the one on Capitol Hill
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They say you can’t influence politicians or policy-makers through posting. And yet, since my recent posts on immigration policy and on Labour’s positioning on cultural issues, the Labour Party have done exactly the opposite of what I recommended. So if that’s not influence, I don’t know what is. 2/n
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
They say you can’t influence politicians or policy-makers through posting. And yet, since my recent posts on immigration policy and on Labour’s positioning on cultural issues, the Labour Party have done exactly the opposite of what I recommended. So if that’s not influence, I don’t know what is. 2/n
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What sparked the Paris Commune?
How did a starving Paris turn rebellion into a radical experiment?
Why did its 72-day revolution end in fire and blood?
Join @davidolusoga.bsky.social and @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social as they explore siege, uprising, bold reforms, and the “bloody week”.
How did a starving Paris turn rebellion into a radical experiment?
Why did its 72-day revolution end in fire and blood?
Join @davidolusoga.bsky.social and @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social as they explore siege, uprising, bold reforms, and the “bloody week”.
November 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What sparked the Paris Commune?
How did a starving Paris turn rebellion into a radical experiment?
Why did its 72-day revolution end in fire and blood?
Join @davidolusoga.bsky.social and @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social as they explore siege, uprising, bold reforms, and the “bloody week”.
How did a starving Paris turn rebellion into a radical experiment?
Why did its 72-day revolution end in fire and blood?
Join @davidolusoga.bsky.social and @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social as they explore siege, uprising, bold reforms, and the “bloody week”.
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Excellent article. Resonates deeply.
Read here🔗: www.thenerve.news/p/meg-molloy...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Excellent article. Resonates deeply.
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A "toxic and chaotic culture" in the UK government affected decision-making, it adds, saying that then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson failed to tackle and sometimes "actively [encouraged] it"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
Covid inquiry live updates: UK 'too little, too late' in early Covid response, leading to thousands more deaths
The inquiry says 23,000 lives could have been saved in England by an earlier lockdown - but also that a lockdown could have been avoided altogether with earlier interventions.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A "toxic and chaotic culture" in the UK government affected decision-making, it adds, saying that then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson failed to tackle and sometimes "actively [encouraged] it"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
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Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
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The ONS’s latest data revealed that rents rose 5% in the year to Oct 25, after peaking at 9% in 2024.
This welcome slowdown is set to continue, with the growth rate among *new* tenancies sittingat 1.3% (despite an uptick in recent months 👇).
This welcome slowdown is set to continue, with the growth rate among *new* tenancies sittingat 1.3% (despite an uptick in recent months 👇).
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The ONS’s latest data revealed that rents rose 5% in the year to Oct 25, after peaking at 9% in 2024.
This welcome slowdown is set to continue, with the growth rate among *new* tenancies sittingat 1.3% (despite an uptick in recent months 👇).
This welcome slowdown is set to continue, with the growth rate among *new* tenancies sittingat 1.3% (despite an uptick in recent months 👇).