Guru
@guru5.bsky.social
Retired GP. Woke and proud to be. Empathy for fellow humans. Passionate about the NHS #BLM
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“Inequality is poisoning our economy and undermining growth - and yet politicians see tackling it as low priority or too risky”
Julian Richer
Julian Richer
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
“Inequality is poisoning our economy and undermining growth - and yet politicians see tackling it as low priority or too risky”
Julian Richer
Julian Richer
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“to use children as a weapon, as the home secretary is doing, is I think a shabby thing. I’m lost for words, frankly”
Lord Dubs
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Lord Dubs
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Labour Peer Who Fled The Nazis Condemns His Party's Immigration Crackdown
Lord Dubs said he was "lost for words".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“to use children as a weapon, as the home secretary is doing, is I think a shabby thing. I’m lost for words, frankly”
Lord Dubs
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...
Lord Dubs
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“There is a lack of compassion in what the government is doing”
Labour Peer Lord Dubs
Labour Peer Lord Dubs
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“There is a lack of compassion in what the government is doing”
Labour Peer Lord Dubs
Labour Peer Lord Dubs
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Amnesty International has slammed Labour’s “divisive and cruel” asylum crackdown, warning that it marks a dangerous drift toward treating fundamental human rights as optional depending on who you are.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
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Amnesty slam Labour's 'divisive and cruel' asylum crackdown
"This headline-chasing cruelty will not fix the immigration system. It will only fuel fear"
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Amnesty International has slammed Labour’s “divisive and cruel” asylum crackdown, warning that it marks a dangerous drift toward treating fundamental human rights as optional depending on who you are.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
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Keir Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
Significant divisions exposed within party as angry backbenchers vow to force changes to hardline proposals
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Keir Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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“Portraying weakening the European Convention on Human Rights as the answer to the issues society faces is extremely dangerous. It opens the door to us leaving the ECHR altogether - just think about that”
Labour’s plan risks weakening protections for all of us. Human rights are universal - politicians may not always find them politically convenient but it shouldn’t fall to any government to say who those rights should and should not apply to. It’s a slippery slope to oblivion youtu.be/bl0Lm7v_T18?...
The government won’t achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“Portraying weakening the European Convention on Human Rights as the answer to the issues society faces is extremely dangerous. It opens the door to us leaving the ECHR altogether - just think about that”
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Yep.. Germany tops every list, however you slice and dice the numbers. UK is in the mix with France and Spain.
Graph below shows asylum grants:
Graph below shows asylum grants:
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Yep.. Germany tops every list, however you slice and dice the numbers. UK is in the mix with France and Spain.
Graph below shows asylum grants:
Graph below shows asylum grants:
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"Compared with other European countries, the UK received the fifth largest number of asylum seekers in the year ending March 2025, and the seventeenth largest intake when measured per head of population" - Home Office data
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November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"Compared with other European countries, the UK received the fifth largest number of asylum seekers in the year ending March 2025, and the seventeenth largest intake when measured per head of population" - Home Office data
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
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Proof, too, that how you are towards trans people is compelling evidence of whether you are a good quality human being.
It's hard to find words to capture quite how revolting, steeped in bigotry, irresponsible, morally unmoored, Labour has become. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Anglican bishop shaken ‘to the core’ by home secretary’s asylum seeker comments
Bishop of Edmonton says people coming to UK are being ‘scapegoated’ for years of policy failures
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Proof, too, that how you are towards trans people is compelling evidence of whether you are a good quality human being.
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What is it that people expect from deporting people?
Because it won't lower House prices or rents.
And it won't make food or energy cheaper.
There won't be more jobs and they certainly won't pay better.
At what point do you realise it is going to achieve nothing?
Because it won't lower House prices or rents.
And it won't make food or energy cheaper.
There won't be more jobs and they certainly won't pay better.
At what point do you realise it is going to achieve nothing?
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
What is it that people expect from deporting people?
Because it won't lower House prices or rents.
And it won't make food or energy cheaper.
There won't be more jobs and they certainly won't pay better.
At what point do you realise it is going to achieve nothing?
Because it won't lower House prices or rents.
And it won't make food or energy cheaper.
There won't be more jobs and they certainly won't pay better.
At what point do you realise it is going to achieve nothing?
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Shabana Mahmood, "I am the one that is regularly called a f*cking Paki and told to go back home"
Shabana Mahmood's solution is to ape the far right
What a pathetic way to address the issue of asylum seekers, playing the race card - sad, and disgusting
Shabana Mahmood's solution is to ape the far right
What a pathetic way to address the issue of asylum seekers, playing the race card - sad, and disgusting
November 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Shabana Mahmood, "I am the one that is regularly called a f*cking Paki and told to go back home"
Shabana Mahmood's solution is to ape the far right
What a pathetic way to address the issue of asylum seekers, playing the race card - sad, and disgusting
Shabana Mahmood's solution is to ape the far right
What a pathetic way to address the issue of asylum seekers, playing the race card - sad, and disgusting
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#Newsnight 1030pm
• immigration reforms that will ‘unite a divided country’ says Home Secretary - is a rebellion among Labour MPs on the cards?
• a third of all rapes trials in Eng & Wales were delayed last year. We’ll speak to a survivor & talk live to a Justice Minister
• immigration reforms that will ‘unite a divided country’ says Home Secretary - is a rebellion among Labour MPs on the cards?
• a third of all rapes trials in Eng & Wales were delayed last year. We’ll speak to a survivor & talk live to a Justice Minister
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
#Newsnight 1030pm
• immigration reforms that will ‘unite a divided country’ says Home Secretary - is a rebellion among Labour MPs on the cards?
• a third of all rapes trials in Eng & Wales were delayed last year. We’ll speak to a survivor & talk live to a Justice Minister
• immigration reforms that will ‘unite a divided country’ says Home Secretary - is a rebellion among Labour MPs on the cards?
• a third of all rapes trials in Eng & Wales were delayed last year. We’ll speak to a survivor & talk live to a Justice Minister
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Energy from North Sea oil and gas will only last 5 years. We must invest in clean energy to get bills down for good
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Energy from North Sea oil and gas will only last 5 years. We must invest in clean energy to get bills down for good
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Some pretty sensible advice for Labour from @jeevunsandher.bsky.social
'Our coalition is fracturing. We can rebuild it by making life affordable again' - LabourList
We have lost around half of the voters who supported us last July. Voters are leaving us because…
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November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Some pretty sensible advice for Labour from @jeevunsandher.bsky.social
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‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
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'GDP reduced by 8%' - Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
Can't help but feel those responsible for Brexit should not, for example, be riding high in the polls with a new party...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
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Absolutely shocking. This government won’t achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite
The Home Office confirms that its plans for forced returns will include families with children.
If they refuse to leave then "we will escalate to an enforced return"
If they refuse to leave then "we will escalate to an enforced return"
November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Absolutely shocking. This government won’t achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite
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The Prime Minister must wake up and stop trying to appease the very forces trying to exploit anti-migrant hate in order to destroy his Government, argues @adambienkov.bsky.social
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Red Flags: The Far-Right Warning Signs Keir Starmer Is Refusing to See
The Prime Minister must wake up and stop trying to appease the very forces trying to exploit anti-migrant hate in order to destroy his Government, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The Prime Minister must wake up and stop trying to appease the very forces trying to exploit anti-migrant hate in order to destroy his Government, argues @adambienkov.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
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I asked this question because I think whether the government acts to mitigate this possibility is key to whether it can pass this policy
Asked if Keir Starmer believes British people want to "see refugee children pulled out of school and deported after 10 years in this country”, his spokesman says that “what the British public wants and what this government was elected on a mandate to deliver was to secure our borders"
November 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I asked this question because I think whether the government acts to mitigate this possibility is key to whether it can pass this policy
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I don't know why immigrants don't just go on strike. See how long the racists can cope without GP surgeries, nursing, deliveries, food being picked, clothes being made, warehouses being staffed, software being maintained, houses being built...
November 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I don't know why immigrants don't just go on strike. See how long the racists can cope without GP surgeries, nursing, deliveries, food being picked, clothes being made, warehouses being staffed, software being maintained, houses being built...
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The government's asylum plan confirms they intend to ramp up the deportation of families - including children. This aspect, in particular, causing unease among Labour MPs...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Shabana Mahmood plans to remove more families from UK in asylum shake-up
Home secretary will also consult on ending financial support for those with children if refused asylum, document shows
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The government's asylum plan confirms they intend to ramp up the deportation of families - including children. This aspect, in particular, causing unease among Labour MPs...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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The Home Office confirms that its plans for forced returns will include families with children.
If they refuse to leave then "we will escalate to an enforced return"
If they refuse to leave then "we will escalate to an enforced return"
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Home Office confirms that its plans for forced returns will include families with children.
If they refuse to leave then "we will escalate to an enforced return"
If they refuse to leave then "we will escalate to an enforced return"
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Trump pardoned billionaire crypto mogul and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao — who pled guilty to money laundering charges.
This comes after Zhao gave Trump’s family crypto business a $2 billion boost.
Trump’s crypto corruption is off the charts. https://youtu.be/gpCxV-cRY4o?si=gYOvgPj_vp7XplIT
This comes after Zhao gave Trump’s family crypto business a $2 billion boost.
Trump’s crypto corruption is off the charts. https://youtu.be/gpCxV-cRY4o?si=gYOvgPj_vp7XplIT
Trump's Crypto Corruption, Explained
Robert Reich
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November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Trump pardoned billionaire crypto mogul and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao — who pled guilty to money laundering charges.
This comes after Zhao gave Trump’s family crypto business a $2 billion boost.
Trump’s crypto corruption is off the charts. https://youtu.be/gpCxV-cRY4o?si=gYOvgPj_vp7XplIT
This comes after Zhao gave Trump’s family crypto business a $2 billion boost.
Trump’s crypto corruption is off the charts. https://youtu.be/gpCxV-cRY4o?si=gYOvgPj_vp7XplIT
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BREAKING: BBC 'determined to fight' any Trump legal action, chairman tells staff
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BBC 'determined to fight' any Trump legal action, chairman tells staff
BBC chair Samir Shah has said there is "no basis for a defamation case and we are determined to fight this" - after Donald Trump said he would sue the corporation for between $1bn and $5bn.
news.sky.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
BREAKING: BBC 'determined to fight' any Trump legal action, chairman tells staff
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Labour MPs slam government for ‘chasing Reform’ with ‘brutal’ asylum crackdown
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
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Labour MPs slam government for 'chasing Reform' with 'brutal' asylum crackdown
The government is facing criticism from Labour MPs after home secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans to overhaul the UK's asylum system.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Labour MPs slam government for ‘chasing Reform’ with ‘brutal’ asylum crackdown
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...