James Allan
@jam163.bsky.social
Lover of beer, sunshine and BazBall. Half Scottish by marriage.
Yep. Yvette Cooper this is cruel, pathetic and totally unreasonable
Any politician who wants to ban migration for care homes should be forced to wait 9 hours for the toilet. I imagine pandering to anti-immigration groups would then feel as painful and illogical as it does to disabled and older people left without care workers. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK care homes face ban on overseas recruitment under migration plans
Yvette Cooper to announce proposals to reduce net migration in response to growing pressure from Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
May 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Yep. Yvette Cooper this is cruel, pathetic and totally unreasonable
Get in there
IPL will resume ‘soon’ confirms BCCI after India and Pakistan ceasefire
IPL will resume ‘soon’ confirms BCCI after India and Pakistan ceasefire
The Indian Premier League will resume but no decision has been taken yet as to exactly when, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president
www.theguardian.com
May 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Get in there
Correct, correct, correct
What Labour should be doing is creating a new narrative about immigration - about welcoming people who make a contribution but reducing the numbers who don't.
Pretending to be super tough pisses off liberals and won't be believed by Reform voters.
Pretending to be super tough pisses off liberals and won't be believed by Reform voters.
May 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Correct, correct, correct
Exactly.
Farageian racist politics summed up in a few short words 👏
Farageian racist politics summed up in a few short words 👏
Trade, yes.
Allowing brown people in, no.
Allowing brown people in, no.
May 7, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Exactly.
Farageian racist politics summed up in a few short words 👏
Farageian racist politics summed up in a few short words 👏
Unfortunately, racism holds the key here. And Farage knows that he can stoke the fires of casual racism in middle England and win votes like wildfire as a result.
It’s incredibly dangerous rhetoric and Labour must call it out for what it is.
It’s incredibly dangerous rhetoric and Labour must call it out for what it is.
Ending double taxation of Indians here on temporary work visas just as we do for many other countries (including US, EU, etc) is "two-tier taxation".
Ignorance, racism, cynical opportunism, or all three?
Ignorance, racism, cynical opportunism, or all three?
May 7, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Unfortunately, racism holds the key here. And Farage knows that he can stoke the fires of casual racism in middle England and win votes like wildfire as a result.
It’s incredibly dangerous rhetoric and Labour must call it out for what it is.
It’s incredibly dangerous rhetoric and Labour must call it out for what it is.
Not forgetting he attached his career to Trump. He will almost certainly end up in jail as a result.
JD Vance broke the National Championship trophy, then visited the Pope who died the next day, then visited India and a terrorist attack happened and war broke out, then endorsed his brother for mayor who lost 83-11%.
What’s next on the agenda?
What’s next on the agenda?
May 7, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Not forgetting he attached his career to Trump. He will almost certainly end up in jail as a result.
Because they make mistakes like winter fuel and Blair’s bizarre rant last week. Labour need to stop trying to govern like the Tories and start doing what we elected them to do.
The alternative of Reform-Tory is unthinkable.
The alternative of Reform-Tory is unthinkable.
Labour should be looking the hardest at that Green vote and wondering why on earth in circumstances like this they couldn’t win those voters over
Runcorn and Helsby parliamentary by-election, result:
REF: 38.3% (+20.2)
LAB: 38.3% (-14.7)
CON: 7.1% (-8.9)
GRN: 7.0% (+0.6)
LDEM: 2.9% (-2.2)
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Six vote majority.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
REF: 38.3% (+20.2)
LAB: 38.3% (-14.7)
CON: 7.1% (-8.9)
GRN: 7.0% (+0.6)
LDEM: 2.9% (-2.2)
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Six vote majority.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
May 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Because they make mistakes like winter fuel and Blair’s bizarre rant last week. Labour need to stop trying to govern like the Tories and start doing what we elected them to do.
The alternative of Reform-Tory is unthinkable.
The alternative of Reform-Tory is unthinkable.
Yes it will be. What a fucking shame.
Hahahahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hahahahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
As the years go by, it does look more and more like the main long-term political consequence of Brexit will be to kill the Conservative Party.
May 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Yes it will be. What a fucking shame.
Hahahahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hahahahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Now this surely would be some excellent news. Get it done!
Genuinely good news for both the UK and India, and arguably more upside (and *considerably* less downside) than any sort of "deal" with Trump.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-i...
www.politico.eu/article/uk-i...
UK and India on cusp of striking trade deal
The two sides have completed an intensive two-day negotiating sprint in London.
www.politico.eu
April 30, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Now this surely would be some excellent news. Get it done!
The result in Canada gives much reason for optimism back here that a Tory/Reform coalition of misery CAN be defeated.
Labour must push this narrative day after day from now until the next election: a vote for Farage is a vote for Trump.
Labour must push this narrative day after day from now until the next election: a vote for Farage is a vote for Trump.
The thing is, Poilievre is actually a really good politician imo. Easily one of the best ‘New Right’ communicators.
But he made one absolutely fatal mistake: getting too close to Trump. Sucked in by the online energy for him among his base.
Many such cases!
But he made one absolutely fatal mistake: getting too close to Trump. Sucked in by the online energy for him among his base.
Many such cases!
God there were so many of these…
April 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM
The result in Canada gives much reason for optimism back here that a Tory/Reform coalition of misery CAN be defeated.
Labour must push this narrative day after day from now until the next election: a vote for Farage is a vote for Trump.
Labour must push this narrative day after day from now until the next election: a vote for Farage is a vote for Trump.
And we can assume, based on this clip, that Bessent doesn’t give a fuck at all about anything but himself.
Bessent on if he's concerned about empty shelves: "Not at present. We have some great retailers. I assume they preordered."
April 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
And we can assume, based on this clip, that Bessent doesn’t give a fuck at all about anything but himself.
He is
FUNDSTRAT tonight:
“.. in the last few days, we have had many conversations with macro fund managers. .. A few have quietly wondered if the President might be insane.”
“.. in the last few days, we have had many conversations with macro fund managers. .. A few have quietly wondered if the President might be insane.”
April 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
He is
Fascism
JD Vance claims the Maryland father the Trump administration mistakenly deported to a slave prison in El Salvador wasn't "father of the year" bc he had "traffic violations," and says "we do not ask permission from far left Democrats before we deport illegal immigrants."
(He's talking about judges)
(He's talking about judges)
April 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Fascism
Every word of this is correct. If Keir Starmer isn’t going to bother to lead and level with the public that Brexit is crippling everything (apart from super rich) then he may as well give Farage a spare key to No. 10 already.
It's time for Starmer and Reeves to face the facts: our future lies with Europe and not Trump's USA.
Let's tear down the economic barriers that Brexit created, and work together towards rejoining the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership
Let's tear down the economic barriers that Brexit created, and work together towards rejoining the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership
European Movement
We're the UK's largest pro-European movement. Our goal is to reverse the calamity of Brexit and restore relations with our European neighbours.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Every word of this is correct. If Keir Starmer isn’t going to bother to lead and level with the public that Brexit is crippling everything (apart from super rich) then he may as well give Farage a spare key to No. 10 already.
Awful, awful politics. As bad as the Tories. Reeves is supposed to be a Labour Chancellor?
TAX the rich, REJOIN the Single Market, STOP austerity!!!!!!
TAX the rich, REJOIN the Single Market, STOP austerity!!!!!!
Rachel Reeves accused of balancing books on back of UK’s poorest
Rachel Reeves accused of balancing books on back of UK’s poorest
Labour is braced for a backlash from its MPs over welfare cuts called ‘appalling’ by a food bank charity
Rachel Reeves was accused of balancing the books at the expense of the poor in her spring statement, as official figures showed three million households could lose £1,720 a year in benefits.
The chancellor confirmed welfare cuts of £4.8bn, but insisted the government’s priority was to restore stability to the public finances in the face of rising global borrowing costs. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Awful, awful politics. As bad as the Tories. Reeves is supposed to be a Labour Chancellor?
TAX the rich, REJOIN the Single Market, STOP austerity!!!!!!
TAX the rich, REJOIN the Single Market, STOP austerity!!!!!!
And nor should it be. This is getting truly ridiculous, Rachel Reeves.
Labour MPs last night were in absolute horror. Many railing against Reeves’ fiscal rules. Can’t imagine it will be a happy cabinet.
March 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
And nor should it be. This is getting truly ridiculous, Rachel Reeves.
She can do seriously better
He says he’s willing to move to Peru to be with her after she is deported.
March 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
She can do seriously better
If we’re going to waste the next few years fearing a Tory/Reform coalition then nothing is going to get done. That coalition may be inevitable if we’re passive, like how Trump returned. History teaches. Do stuff for the now and not for the 2028
There are - of course - many cabinet ministers worrying about progressive voters. But a) the realistic choices in front of the government are very limited b) a Tory Reform coalition is the alternative. Polls show that is a huge motivator for centrist voters to coalesce on who can best beat them.
March 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If we’re going to waste the next few years fearing a Tory/Reform coalition then nothing is going to get done. That coalition may be inevitable if we’re passive, like how Trump returned. History teaches. Do stuff for the now and not for the 2028
Read this for some hope
‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role
‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role
Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Read this for some hope
This is abhorrent, racist and damn right disgusting.
It's so bad, the way he talks makes me cringe so hard
March 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This is abhorrent, racist and damn right disgusting.
Stop considering and just u-turn and admit you fucked up - simple
Downing Street considers U-turn on cuts to benefits for disabled people
Downing Street considers U-turn on cuts to benefits for disabled people
Controversial plans to cut personal independence payments (Pip) may be shelved after a tense cabinet meeting and backlash from Labour MPs
Ministers have left the door open to a humiliating U-turn on their highly contentious plans to cut benefits for…
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Stop considering and just u-turn and admit you fucked up - simple
This is excellent to see. More kudos required to Mr Starmer
Notable shift in German public attitude towards major partners. France stable as most trusted partner, and the US expectedly dropping sharply.
Looking at British-German relations note that after the Brexit years slump, the UK is back up there as a top trusted partner.
Via @rikefranke.bsky.social
Looking at British-German relations note that after the Brexit years slump, the UK is back up there as a top trusted partner.
Via @rikefranke.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This is excellent to see. More kudos required to Mr Starmer
Could not be more proud of our Prime Minister tonight. Brilliant brilliant brilliant
March 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Could not be more proud of our Prime Minister tonight. Brilliant brilliant brilliant
From this point forward: Trump is on his way down. Didn’t take long.
Macron corrects Trump after he claims "Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They get their money back."
February 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
From this point forward: Trump is on his way down. Didn’t take long.