Best for Britain
@bestforbritain.org
Fixing the problems Britain faces after Brexit.
Change Minds → Change Politics
CEO @pimlicat.bsky.social
GUEST ~AA @SturdyAlex.bsky.social
Change Minds → Change Politics
CEO @pimlicat.bsky.social
GUEST ~AA @SturdyAlex.bsky.social
Have you ever seen far-right political content on TikTok?
You’re not alone. We wanted to find out whether radical right-wing content is being pushed on the platform.
Here’s what we found.
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/we-went-undercover-on-far-right-tiktok
You’re not alone. We wanted to find out whether radical right-wing content is being pushed on the platform.
Here’s what we found.
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/we-went-undercover-on-far-right-tiktok
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Have you ever seen far-right political content on TikTok?
You’re not alone. We wanted to find out whether radical right-wing content is being pushed on the platform.
Here’s what we found.
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/we-went-undercover-on-far-right-tiktok
You’re not alone. We wanted to find out whether radical right-wing content is being pushed on the platform.
Here’s what we found.
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/we-went-undercover-on-far-right-tiktok
Tommy Robinson has decided to weigh in on the birth of the baby Jesus. But would the 'Christians' of the far right welcome their own saviour?
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/would-the-christians-of-the-far-right
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/would-the-christians-of-the-far-right
December 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Tommy Robinson has decided to weigh in on the birth of the baby Jesus. But would the 'Christians' of the far right welcome their own saviour?
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/would-the-christians-of-the-far-right
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/would-the-christians-of-the-far-right
Wishing everyone who celebrates a wonderful and peaceful Christmas ❤️
December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wishing everyone who celebrates a wonderful and peaceful Christmas ❤️
"We shouldn’t stop believing in the good in people, but we should also heed the warnings of history. What The Effingers teaches us is not to underestimate the danger of the fascist menace, and to fight on all fronts against it"
https://bit.ly/4sbp2O1
https://bit.ly/4sbp2O1
In Berlin, I took an evening class on fascism – and found out how to stop the AfD | Tania Roettger
With the far-right party ahead in the polls, I discovered that a novel set during the rise of the Nazis provides a timely warning, says journalist Tania Roettger
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"We shouldn’t stop believing in the good in people, but we should also heed the warnings of history. What The Effingers teaches us is not to underestimate the danger of the fascist menace, and to fight on all fronts against it"
https://bit.ly/4sbp2O1
https://bit.ly/4sbp2O1
Brexit - a shocking act of economic self sabotage.
https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/economics/over-50-of-uk-exporters-say-eu-trade-deal-hurts-sales-growth-survey-307348-newsdetails.htm?amp=true
https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/economics/over-50-of-uk-exporters-say-eu-trade-deal-hurts-sales-growth-survey-307348-newsdetails.htm?amp=true
December 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Brexit - a shocking act of economic self sabotage.
https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/economics/over-50-of-uk-exporters-say-eu-trade-deal-hurts-sales-growth-survey-307348-newsdetails.htm?amp=true
https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/economics/over-50-of-uk-exporters-say-eu-trade-deal-hurts-sales-growth-survey-307348-newsdetails.htm?amp=true
In news that will surprise absolutely no one...
Brexit was bad for trade and business confidence.
https://www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/articles/2425037/uk-businesses-see-trade-challenges-increase-five-years-after-brexit
Brexit was bad for trade and business confidence.
https://www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/articles/2425037/uk-businesses-see-trade-challenges-increase-five-years-after-brexit
UK businesses see trade challenges increase five years after Brexit | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
The British Chamber of Commerce has listed 25 recommendations to the UK government in order to improve ties between the EU and UK, five years after the trade agreement between the two regions was conc...
www.mlex.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In news that will surprise absolutely no one...
Brexit was bad for trade and business confidence.
https://www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/articles/2425037/uk-businesses-see-trade-challenges-increase-five-years-after-brexit
Brexit was bad for trade and business confidence.
https://www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/articles/2425037/uk-businesses-see-trade-challenges-increase-five-years-after-brexit
The time for stronger UK-EU relations is now.
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/britain-needs-to-shrug-off-the-ghost-of-brexit-past-and-build-stronger-ties-with-the-eu-lord-kirkhope-5441295
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/britain-needs-to-shrug-off-the-ghost-of-brexit-past-and-build-stronger-ties-with-the-eu-lord-kirkhope-5441295
Britain needs to shrug off the ghost of Brexit past and build stronger ties with the EU - Lord Kirkhope
Earlier this month, I attended a reception hosted by the West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin. Invited guests included civic and business leaders, community organisations, faith groups and politicians.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The time for stronger UK-EU relations is now.
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/britain-needs-to-shrug-off-the-ghost-of-brexit-past-and-build-stronger-ties-with-the-eu-lord-kirkhope-5441295
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/britain-needs-to-shrug-off-the-ghost-of-brexit-past-and-build-stronger-ties-with-the-eu-lord-kirkhope-5441295
UK food exports to the EU have decreased by almost a quarter (23.4%) in the last five years, compared to the five years before Brexit.
Brexit killing business.
https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/uk-food-exports-to-eu-plummet-nearly-a-quarter-after-brexit-302878
Brexit killing business.
https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/uk-food-exports-to-eu-plummet-nearly-a-quarter-after-brexit-302878
UK Food Exports To EU Plummet Nearly A Quarter After Brexit | ESM Magazine
UK food exports to the EU have decreased by 23.4% in the last five years.
www.esmmagazine.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
UK food exports to the EU have decreased by almost a quarter (23.4%) in the last five years, compared to the five years before Brexit.
Brexit killing business.
https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/uk-food-exports-to-eu-plummet-nearly-a-quarter-after-brexit-302878
Brexit killing business.
https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/uk-food-exports-to-eu-plummet-nearly-a-quarter-after-brexit-302878
As the UK’s single largest trading partner, the idea has its advocates. UK exports of goods and services to the EU were worth £358bn (41% of the global total) last year. Imports were worth £454bn (51% of the UK total).
https://bit.ly/497H8I5
https://bit.ly/497H8I5
Britain’s economy has been damaged by Brexit. But what should ministers do about it?
The idea of a customs union has gained traction, but agreeing a deal would be far from straightforward
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As the UK’s single largest trading partner, the idea has its advocates. UK exports of goods and services to the EU were worth £358bn (41% of the global total) last year. Imports were worth £454bn (51% of the UK total).
https://bit.ly/497H8I5
https://bit.ly/497H8I5
"At its best, Christianity in Britain has been a force for the liberation of the oppressed, a powerful source of kindness, compassion, social justice and welcome," writes @itsryanrodrigues.bsky.social.
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/would-the-christians-of-the-far-right
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/would-the-christians-of-the-far-right
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"At its best, Christianity in Britain has been a force for the liberation of the oppressed, a powerful source of kindness, compassion, social justice and welcome," writes @itsryanrodrigues.bsky.social.
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/would-the-christians-of-the-far-right
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/would-the-christians-of-the-far-right
This is what Reform UK does.
“These closures are nothing short of a betrayal of local people and staff.”
“Derbyshire county council did not stand before the electorate last May pledging to shut care homes."
https://bit.ly/4pOeD9h
“These closures are nothing short of a betrayal of local people and staff.”
“Derbyshire county council did not stand before the electorate last May pledging to shut care homes."
https://bit.ly/4pOeD9h
Reform council's plan to shut eight care homes ‘a betrayal of local people'
Announcement after proposed sale falls through prompts backlash and union says more than 200 jobs at risk
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This is what Reform UK does.
“These closures are nothing short of a betrayal of local people and staff.”
“Derbyshire county council did not stand before the electorate last May pledging to shut care homes."
https://bit.ly/4pOeD9h
“These closures are nothing short of a betrayal of local people and staff.”
“Derbyshire county council did not stand before the electorate last May pledging to shut care homes."
https://bit.ly/4pOeD9h
"The Conservative Party stabbed itself in the front and the back. It thought a brave new world waited for a Britain free of Europe. Instead, anti-Europeanism was to be a policy too far. It was the one that brought the party close to its demise as a great political force."
https://bit.ly/3Lcczca
https://bit.ly/3Lcczca
December 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"The Conservative Party stabbed itself in the front and the back. It thought a brave new world waited for a Britain free of Europe. Instead, anti-Europeanism was to be a policy too far. It was the one that brought the party close to its demise as a great political force."
https://bit.ly/3Lcczca
https://bit.ly/3Lcczca
Cal Roscow, Director at Best for Britain: “As a customs union will likely take much longer to negotiate, we must remain clear-eyed about what we must deliver quickly – particularly on access to SAFE in the face of external threats.”
https://bit.ly/44ISUqZ
https://bit.ly/44ISUqZ
Streeting opens up divisions in Labour over support for rejoining EU customs union
The move comes amid speculation that Wes Streeting wants to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister
www.the-independent.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Cal Roscow, Director at Best for Britain: “As a customs union will likely take much longer to negotiate, we must remain clear-eyed about what we must deliver quickly – particularly on access to SAFE in the face of external threats.”
https://bit.ly/44ISUqZ
https://bit.ly/44ISUqZ
This is what you want to read about ❤️
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/21/weve-got-more-in-common-than-what-divides-us-a-muslim-jewish-kitchen-in-nottingham-counters-hate-and-hunger
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/21/weve-got-more-in-common-than-what-divides-us-a-muslim-jewish-kitchen-in-nottingham-counters-hate-and-hunger
‘We’ve got more in common than what divides us’: a Muslim-Jewish kitchen in Nottingham counters hate and hunger
As antisemitism and Islamophobia rise, a community centre brings people together over shared meals, offering an antidote to food poverty, social isolation and division
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This is what you want to read about ❤️
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/21/weve-got-more-in-common-than-what-divides-us-a-muslim-jewish-kitchen-in-nottingham-counters-hate-and-hunger
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/21/weve-got-more-in-common-than-what-divides-us-a-muslim-jewish-kitchen-in-nottingham-counters-hate-and-hunger
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Cartoon by @seamus-jennings.bsky.social
Cartoon by @seamus-jennings.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Cartoon by @seamus-jennings.bsky.social
Cartoon by @seamus-jennings.bsky.social
As expected...
https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/uk-food-exports-to-eu-plummet-nearly-a-quarter-after-brexit-302878
https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/uk-food-exports-to-eu-plummet-nearly-a-quarter-after-brexit-302878
UK Food Exports To EU Plummet Nearly A Quarter After Brexit | ESM Magazine
UK food exports to the EU have decreased by 23.4% in the last five years.
www.esmmagazine.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The exact opposite of what needs to happen right now. At a time when LGBTQ+ people are feeling less safe, we all - including companies - need to speak up and show support.
https://bit.ly/4j6ezPI
https://bit.ly/4j6ezPI
Revealed: how big businesses are rolling back public support for Pride
Guardian analysis of 20 major companies in UK and US shows mentions of Pride on social media have fallen substantially in past two years
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The exact opposite of what needs to happen right now. At a time when LGBTQ+ people are feeling less safe, we all - including companies - need to speak up and show support.
https://bit.ly/4j6ezPI
https://bit.ly/4j6ezPI
Reform UK have repeatedly said that Kent is their "flagship" council and "the shop window" for how they intend to run things.
When they are exposed as planning to slash social care for old people, in order to hire their cronies as advisors at £150k a pop, I think people should believe them. ~AA
When they are exposed as planning to slash social care for old people, in order to hire their cronies as advisors at £150k a pop, I think people should believe them. ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Reform UK have repeatedly said that Kent is their "flagship" council and "the shop window" for how they intend to run things.
When they are exposed as planning to slash social care for old people, in order to hire their cronies as advisors at £150k a pop, I think people should believe them. ~AA
When they are exposed as planning to slash social care for old people, in order to hire their cronies as advisors at £150k a pop, I think people should believe them. ~AA
Many will say we’ve been here before, but something is different this time. The consensus that stood firmly in favour of excluding the far right from power has been blown away.
Superb deep-dive on upcoming French election by Olivier Morel. Highly recommended.
Free trial to The Wire available. ~AA
Superb deep-dive on upcoming French election by Olivier Morel. Highly recommended.
Free trial to The Wire available. ~AA
A new poll in France suggests Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s far right Rassemblement National, could win a second-round vote in the next presidential election.
Olivier Morel unpacks how we got here ⬇️ https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/president-bardella-recurring-cauchemar
Olivier Morel unpacks how we got here ⬇️ https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/president-bardella-recurring-cauchemar
December 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Many will say we’ve been here before, but something is different this time. The consensus that stood firmly in favour of excluding the far right from power has been blown away.
Superb deep-dive on upcoming French election by Olivier Morel. Highly recommended.
Free trial to The Wire available. ~AA
Superb deep-dive on upcoming French election by Olivier Morel. Highly recommended.
Free trial to The Wire available. ~AA
Incredible. This morning on the BBC site story was titled "Puppy farm ban promised in plans to improve animal welfare" with puppy pic up top. Later changed to "Hen cages and pig crates face ban" and gives top focus to policy's opponents. The puppy/RSPCA angle is 20 paragraphs in, as "meanwhile". ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Incredible. This morning on the BBC site story was titled "Puppy farm ban promised in plans to improve animal welfare" with puppy pic up top. Later changed to "Hen cages and pig crates face ban" and gives top focus to policy's opponents. The puppy/RSPCA angle is 20 paragraphs in, as "meanwhile". ~AA
While a customs union between UK and EU would be a very positive development, there is a danger in presenting it as some sort of silver bullet that can deliver unrealistic growth. Only deep and dynamic beneficial alignment can achieve that. Listen to @pimlicat.bsky.social explain. ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
While a customs union between UK and EU would be a very positive development, there is a danger in presenting it as some sort of silver bullet that can deliver unrealistic growth. Only deep and dynamic beneficial alignment can achieve that. Listen to @pimlicat.bsky.social explain. ~AA
Basically, I need to stop making any sort of droll remark, based on the notion of something totally outlandish, because a few hours later it happens. ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Basically, I need to stop making any sort of droll remark, based on the notion of something totally outlandish, because a few hours later it happens. ~AA
"Given Trump’s erratic behaviour... the time is rapidly approaching when Britain will have to choose. Forget 'Bridge Across The Atlantic' fantasies: on trade, on defence, and in terms of our identity, we are Europeans." ~AA
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Finally, Labour is finding its nerve and getting Britain’s bad Brexit deal undone | Polly Toynbee
Rejoining Erasmus should just be a first step – as the economic evidence piles up, the need for closer ties with Europe could not be clearer, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Given Trump’s erratic behaviour... the time is rapidly approaching when Britain will have to choose. Forget 'Bridge Across The Atlantic' fantasies: on trade, on defence, and in terms of our identity, we are Europeans." ~AA
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Tory MP Matt Vickers' car crash encounter with @lewisgoodall.com on #Brexit.
LG: Do you accept you damaged the economy?
MV: No.
LG: Are you saying Brexit has been good for business?
MV: It's created opportunities.
LG: What about all the evidence?
MV: You need to come up north.
Huh? 😵💫 ~AA
LG: Do you accept you damaged the economy?
MV: No.
LG: Are you saying Brexit has been good for business?
MV: It's created opportunities.
LG: What about all the evidence?
MV: You need to come up north.
Huh? 😵💫 ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Tory MP Matt Vickers' car crash encounter with @lewisgoodall.com on #Brexit.
LG: Do you accept you damaged the economy?
MV: No.
LG: Are you saying Brexit has been good for business?
MV: It's created opportunities.
LG: What about all the evidence?
MV: You need to come up north.
Huh? 😵💫 ~AA
LG: Do you accept you damaged the economy?
MV: No.
LG: Are you saying Brexit has been good for business?
MV: It's created opportunities.
LG: What about all the evidence?
MV: You need to come up north.
Huh? 😵💫 ~AA