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The basic problem with the temporary refugee status policy - especially one lasting up to 20 years - is it leads to very few removals (based on Denmark's experience) but does significantly worsen integration.
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The basic problem with the temporary refugee status policy - especially one lasting up to 20 years - is it leads to very few removals (based on Denmark's experience) but does significantly worsen integration.
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You are not going to be able to pull together the anti-Reform coalition if voters don't see you are meaningfully different to Reform.
Mad reaction from the government given an increasing threat on the left.
Mad reaction from the government given an increasing threat on the left.
November 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
You are not going to be able to pull together the anti-Reform coalition if voters don't see you are meaningfully different to Reform.
Mad reaction from the government given an increasing threat on the left.
Mad reaction from the government given an increasing threat on the left.
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This week Nathan Gill, Reform UK’s Leader in Wales will be sentenced for 8 charges of Russian bribes.
Here’s Farage calling him an “honest, decent and honourable man”.
Let’s not forget that whilst he was taking the bribes, Farage was making similar pro-Russian speeches in the European Parliament.
Here’s Farage calling him an “honest, decent and honourable man”.
Let’s not forget that whilst he was taking the bribes, Farage was making similar pro-Russian speeches in the European Parliament.
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This week Nathan Gill, Reform UK’s Leader in Wales will be sentenced for 8 charges of Russian bribes.
Here’s Farage calling him an “honest, decent and honourable man”.
Let’s not forget that whilst he was taking the bribes, Farage was making similar pro-Russian speeches in the European Parliament.
Here’s Farage calling him an “honest, decent and honourable man”.
Let’s not forget that whilst he was taking the bribes, Farage was making similar pro-Russian speeches in the European Parliament.
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This man was trafficked into Britain, in ways which the government would now use to make him subject to deportation. According to a leading political pundit, he brought with him ancestral violence, which means that he *and his British-born children* should be expelled.
This man.
This man.
November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This man was trafficked into Britain, in ways which the government would now use to make him subject to deportation. According to a leading political pundit, he brought with him ancestral violence, which means that he *and his British-born children* should be expelled.
This man.
This man.
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This statement not acceptable and I suspect not sustainable. Large majority of public support principle of asylum, support letting people stay permanently. Majority for that among Labour and other progressive parties’ voters is overwhelming. The Reform voters this is aimed at will never vote Labour
"The era of permanent protection is over"
Is this Labour government really saying it was wrong in principle to let these refugees of the last 75 years to stay, settle and become British - and they believe that should NEVER happen again in principle or practice?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiuR...
Is this Labour government really saying it was wrong in principle to let these refugees of the last 75 years to stay, settle and become British - and they believe that should NEVER happen again in principle or practice?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiuR...
Refugees from 7 decades gather to commemorate 70 years of refugee in protection in the UK
YouTube video by Refugee Council
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This statement not acceptable and I suspect not sustainable. Large majority of public support principle of asylum, support letting people stay permanently. Majority for that among Labour and other progressive parties’ voters is overwhelming. The Reform voters this is aimed at will never vote Labour
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It's real, and it's mind-blowing.
A complete lack of awareness and a national embarrassment.
A complete lack of awareness and a national embarrassment.
Just some British patriots in Benidorm, taking over a street in Spain to shout in their own language about unwanted foreigners. It’s a blessing that they are too thick to understand irony.
November 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
It's real, and it's mind-blowing.
A complete lack of awareness and a national embarrassment.
A complete lack of awareness and a national embarrassment.
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Hadn't clocked until this tweet that this is true of every defeated Labour government other than New Labour: more votes in defeat in 1951 than in victory in 1945, more in 1970 than in 1964. And frankly, whether they win or lose next time, would bet large amounts will get more votes than 2024.
Labour got more votes in 1979 then they did in Oct 1974.
November 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Hadn't clocked until this tweet that this is true of every defeated Labour government other than New Labour: more votes in defeat in 1951 than in victory in 1945, more in 1970 than in 1964. And frankly, whether they win or lose next time, would bet large amounts will get more votes than 2024.
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I'm absolutely bloody sick of self-appointed "patriots" claiming to adore Britain while trying to destroy our national institutions – including, this week, our world-revered public broadcaster.
📝 New rant 👇
📝 New rant 👇
The ‘patriots’ who loathe Britain
They claim to love our country, but want to destroy all its institutions...
writesbright.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I'm absolutely bloody sick of self-appointed "patriots" claiming to adore Britain while trying to destroy our national institutions – including, this week, our world-revered public broadcaster.
📝 New rant 👇
📝 New rant 👇
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How we do pensions and retirement income in this country is predicated on a few assumptions, one of which is that old people have minimal housing costs and/or security of tenure. It's not happening anymore, and will get worse.
www.joxleywrites.jmoxley.co.uk/p/the-other-...
www.joxleywrites.jmoxley.co.uk/p/the-other-...
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
How we do pensions and retirement income in this country is predicated on a few assumptions, one of which is that old people have minimal housing costs and/or security of tenure. It's not happening anymore, and will get worse.
www.joxleywrites.jmoxley.co.uk/p/the-other-...
www.joxleywrites.jmoxley.co.uk/p/the-other-...
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I'm sorry everyone. I do a really good Morgan McSweeney impression and I'd had a few drinks and the lads said, "You know what would be hilarious?" and now here we are
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I'm sorry everyone. I do a really good Morgan McSweeney impression and I'd had a few drinks and the lads said, "You know what would be hilarious?" and now here we are
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It makes me wonder whether Prescott actually consulted the original source himself & doctored it or simply took dictation from someone else. A person, for example, who had helped insert a right-wing lobbyist who hadn’t done journalism for over 20 years into such a potentially important position…
The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It makes me wonder whether Prescott actually consulted the original source himself & doctored it or simply took dictation from someone else. A person, for example, who had helped insert a right-wing lobbyist who hadn’t done journalism for over 20 years into such a potentially important position…
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This is I think an underrated truth: being intelligent is I think primarily a matter of habit. Do you actually listen and try and take on board what you've heard or read before responding? Do you go 'okay, is that true?' about your own thoughts and prejudices? These are learnt, not innate.
and ultimately I think if you’re constantly saying stupid stuff then it just makes you stupid.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This is I think an underrated truth: being intelligent is I think primarily a matter of habit. Do you actually listen and try and take on board what you've heard or read before responding? Do you go 'okay, is that true?' about your own thoughts and prejudices? These are learnt, not innate.
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I am delighted that this Labour government has announced plans to phase out animal testing faster - an issue so many of us care so deeply about👇🏻
www.stephenmorgan.org.uk/government-to-phase-out-animal-testing-faster-after-stephen-morgan-raises-constituents-concerns
www.stephenmorgan.org.uk/government-to-phase-out-animal-testing-faster-after-stephen-morgan-raises-constituents-concerns
Government to phase out animal testing faster after Stephen Morgan raises constituents’ concerns
www.stephenmorgan.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I am delighted that this Labour government has announced plans to phase out animal testing faster - an issue so many of us care so deeply about👇🏻
www.stephenmorgan.org.uk/government-to-phase-out-animal-testing-faster-after-stephen-morgan-raises-constituents-concerns
www.stephenmorgan.org.uk/government-to-phase-out-animal-testing-faster-after-stephen-morgan-raises-constituents-concerns
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Another bit of the West Midlands, but this isn’t high quality and I suspect won’t lead to mode shift. Why spend money on mediocre?
November 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Another bit of the West Midlands, but this isn’t high quality and I suspect won’t lead to mode shift. Why spend money on mediocre?
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Ahead of Armistice Day tomorrow, I visited the Constituency Garden of Remembrance at the Palace of Westminster to plant a cross on behalf of all those who have lost their lives due to conflict or war.
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Ahead of Armistice Day tomorrow, I visited the Constituency Garden of Remembrance at the Palace of Westminster to plant a cross on behalf of all those who have lost their lives due to conflict or war.
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“His wife has shared the wonderful news that Sam woke up briefly yesterday, and she was able to speak with him for a short time. This is a truly positive step forward, though there is still a long journey ahead in his recovery.”
Excellent news. ~AA
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Excellent news. ~AA
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
‘Hero’ crew member injured in train mass stabbing regains consciousness
Samir Zitouni was wounded as he protected passengers during attack on an LNER train travelling from Doncaster to London
www.independent.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“His wife has shared the wonderful news that Sam woke up briefly yesterday, and she was able to speak with him for a short time. This is a truly positive step forward, though there is still a long journey ahead in his recovery.”
Excellent news. ~AA
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Excellent news. ~AA
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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Most people think the BBC is biased but in different directions (or they're not sure).
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Most people think the BBC is biased but in different directions (or they're not sure).
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The Telegraph routinely spreads myths about a range of subjects - especially climate change.
It has been forced to publish over 100 corrections this year so far.
Yet it has the gall to lecture the BBC - and whip up a national panic - about journalistic standards
It has been forced to publish over 100 corrections this year so far.
Yet it has the gall to lecture the BBC - and whip up a national panic - about journalistic standards
The Telegraph’s Record of Climate Falsehoods
The Telegraph, which has accused the BBC of bias and a lack of editorial rigour, has been forced to amend a swathe of climate inaccuracies. The BBC’s director-general and CEO resigned this weekend aft...
www.desmog.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Telegraph routinely spreads myths about a range of subjects - especially climate change.
It has been forced to publish over 100 corrections this year so far.
Yet it has the gall to lecture the BBC - and whip up a national panic - about journalistic standards
It has been forced to publish over 100 corrections this year so far.
Yet it has the gall to lecture the BBC - and whip up a national panic - about journalistic standards
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Seeing so many posts about who “Starmer and Nandy” will appoint as director general. Easy mistake but the government does not appoint the director general! The BBC board, whose members are appointed for rolling terms by the culture secretary, appoints the director general.
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Seeing so many posts about who “Starmer and Nandy” will appoint as director general. Easy mistake but the government does not appoint the director general! The BBC board, whose members are appointed for rolling terms by the culture secretary, appoints the director general.
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Just absolutely classic BBC. You've just broadcast the most successful programme of the year, uniting Gen Z kids online and Boomers on broadcast in a return to appointment television. And instead of celebrating, your DG reigns due to a made-up right-wing scandal.
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Just absolutely classic BBC. You've just broadcast the most successful programme of the year, uniting Gen Z kids online and Boomers on broadcast in a return to appointment television. And instead of celebrating, your DG reigns due to a made-up right-wing scandal.
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Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
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Paul Novak: "I find it very difficult Graham, to sit there, you with a straight face, and talk about neglect of public services"
⚠️ "When you consider the track record of the government you were a member of for 14 years."
⚠️ "When you consider the track record of the government you were a member of for 14 years."
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Paul Novak: "I find it very difficult Graham, to sit there, you with a straight face, and talk about neglect of public services"
⚠️ "When you consider the track record of the government you were a member of for 14 years."
⚠️ "When you consider the track record of the government you were a member of for 14 years."