Lancaster for Europe
@lancasterforeu.bsky.social
We are a Pro-EU cross-party grass roots campaign group, affiliated to the European Movement. Twinned with @York4EU.
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As Tees Valley mayor Lord Houchen's defence of his deal with local businessmen crumbles, here's the Eye's recent special report on how Britain's flagship regeneration scheme secretly turned into one of the biggest giveaways of public money on record.
➡️ www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...
➡️ www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...
Special Report: Stripped Tees
IT WAS to be the UK’s largest regeneration scheme in decades, a model for regional devolution and the flagship post-Brexit freeport. But the redevelopment of the former steelworks on the south bank of...
www.private-eye.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
As Tees Valley mayor Lord Houchen's defence of his deal with local businessmen crumbles, here's the Eye's recent special report on how Britain's flagship regeneration scheme secretly turned into one of the biggest giveaways of public money on record.
➡️ www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...
➡️ www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...
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Labour has shifted further and further to the right since gaining power, enacting some of the most hostile policies against minorities in decades, and the outcome? They are polling lower than the Mariana Trench. They aren't losing support to Reform. They are losing it to progressive parties.
Only Reform voters can save Labour
By Luke Akehurst
By Luke Akehurst
Only Reform voters can save Labour
A progressive coalition simply doesn't have the vote share
www.newstatesman.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Labour has shifted further and further to the right since gaining power, enacting some of the most hostile policies against minorities in decades, and the outcome? They are polling lower than the Mariana Trench. They aren't losing support to Reform. They are losing it to progressive parties.
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A deeply confused long-read article about the Labour Party and the EU. Which possibly reflects well ongoing UK political confusion about the subject, not to mention insularity of not wanting to think too much about Brussels.
www.politico.eu/article/meet...
www.politico.eu/article/meet...
The Labour tribes shaping Britain’s Brexit reset
POLITICO sketches the tangled Venn diagram of Brexit camps in Britain’s ruling party.
www.politico.eu
January 9, 2026 at 9:39 AM
A deeply confused long-read article about the Labour Party and the EU. Which possibly reflects well ongoing UK political confusion about the subject, not to mention insularity of not wanting to think too much about Brussels.
www.politico.eu/article/meet...
www.politico.eu/article/meet...
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While Reeves, rightly, condemns Reform's racist policies Labour continues to rip families apart. Labour's anti-immigration policies boil down to saying if you aren't born here you don't count. Labour wraps up xenophobia in slightly nicer language, not always, but the policies are still xenophobic.
British woman left stranded in Hungary after the Home Office refuse to let her bring 13-year-old niece to the UK.
The girl, who was abandoned by her parents, could now end up in state care, following the Home Office's decision
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/08/b...
The girl, who was abandoned by her parents, could now end up in state care, following the Home Office's decision
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/08/b...
British Woman Left 'Stranded' in Hungary After Home Office Refuse to Let Her Bring Niece to the UK
The 13-year-old girl, who she was given parental responsibility over after being abandoned by her parents, could be sent into state care because of the Home Office's decision
bylinetimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM
While Reeves, rightly, condemns Reform's racist policies Labour continues to rip families apart. Labour's anti-immigration policies boil down to saying if you aren't born here you don't count. Labour wraps up xenophobia in slightly nicer language, not always, but the policies are still xenophobic.
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"the depth of the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU will have an outsize impact on UK trade prospects more widely" is as true in 2026 as in 2016.
An independent trade policy as rationale for Brexit has so far failed and looks set to continue to do so. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
An independent trade policy as rationale for Brexit has so far failed and looks set to continue to do so. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
UK Must Deepen Ties with EU to Avoid Slow Trade Growth, BCG Says
UK trade growth is set to undershoot the global average over the next decade, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group which laid bare the importance of the European Union to Britain’s e...
www.bloomberg.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:06 PM
"the depth of the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU will have an outsize impact on UK trade prospects more widely" is as true in 2026 as in 2016.
An independent trade policy as rationale for Brexit has so far failed and looks set to continue to do so. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
An independent trade policy as rationale for Brexit has so far failed and looks set to continue to do so. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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🇪🇺🚜"Before Brexit, exporting Welsh lamb to Europe was straightforward.
Since Brexit, a consignment of lamb can require export health certificates, veterinary approval, customs declarations and SPS checks.
Every step adds, cost, every step adds delay and every step adds risk."
Since Brexit, a consignment of lamb can require export health certificates, veterinary approval, customs declarations and SPS checks.
Every step adds, cost, every step adds delay and every step adds risk."
January 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
🇪🇺🚜"Before Brexit, exporting Welsh lamb to Europe was straightforward.
Since Brexit, a consignment of lamb can require export health certificates, veterinary approval, customs declarations and SPS checks.
Every step adds, cost, every step adds delay and every step adds risk."
Since Brexit, a consignment of lamb can require export health certificates, veterinary approval, customs declarations and SPS checks.
Every step adds, cost, every step adds delay and every step adds risk."
How can anyone dare to question his patriotism...?
January 8, 2026 at 12:36 PM
How can anyone dare to question his patriotism...?
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Even as the world changes dramatically, UK discussion of Brexit goes round the same old loops. I wrote a piece on the @ukandeu.bsky.social site in *2016* about the 'sector-by-sector' approach Starmer's now raising. Some details no longer hold, but the basic points do: ukandeu.ac.uk/is-a-sector-...
January 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Even as the world changes dramatically, UK discussion of Brexit goes round the same old loops. I wrote a piece on the @ukandeu.bsky.social site in *2016* about the 'sector-by-sector' approach Starmer's now raising. Some details no longer hold, but the basic points do: ukandeu.ac.uk/is-a-sector-...
Nigel Farage said today that he rejects Britain’s plans to put U.K. troops on the ground in a postwar Ukraine.
Nigel Farage rejects UK plan to send troops to postwar Ukraine
Reform UK’s populist leader told POLITICO there are circumstances in which he would join an international peacekeeping force — but only “time-restricted and on rotation.”
www.politico.eu
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Compliance without influence = Brexit
Ten years on from the 2016 Ref, UK is still forced to comply with more rules, more red tape, and no say-so much for taking back control!
Post-#Brexit trade barriers are emerging faster than British negotiators can remove them
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
Ten years on from the 2016 Ref, UK is still forced to comply with more rules, more red tape, and no say-so much for taking back control!
Post-#Brexit trade barriers are emerging faster than British negotiators can remove them
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
Britain plays whack-a-mole with EU red tape
Post-Brexit trade barriers are emerging faster than British negotiators can remove them.
www.politico.eu
January 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Compliance without influence = Brexit
Ten years on from the 2016 Ref, UK is still forced to comply with more rules, more red tape, and no say-so much for taking back control!
Post-#Brexit trade barriers are emerging faster than British negotiators can remove them
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
Ten years on from the 2016 Ref, UK is still forced to comply with more rules, more red tape, and no say-so much for taking back control!
Post-#Brexit trade barriers are emerging faster than British negotiators can remove them
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
Keir Starmer is talking about closer alignment with Europe, so here are three simple resolutions for 2026, keep the promises on EU relations, take real steps towards the Single Market and Customs Union, and listen to the public that wants closer ties.
January 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Imagine, given what is happening right now, being "afraid" of getting closer to the only power-centre that has not abandoned reason, democracy, and the rule of law. ~AA
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Imagine, given what is happening right now, being "afraid" of getting closer to the only power-centre that has not abandoned reason, democracy, and the rule of law. ~AA
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The Brexit campaign was fuelled by misinformation and false promises - it's imperative that we work together to reverse the damage of Brexit and rebuild our ties with Europe. Join European Movement UK now and help make 2026 count.
January 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Brexit campaign was fuelled by misinformation and false promises - it's imperative that we work together to reverse the damage of Brexit and rebuild our ties with Europe. Join European Movement UK now and help make 2026 count.
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Strange that he talks of a 'food and agriculture' deal (by which he presumably means SPS) as if it has already been agreed and now just has to be implemented when, as yet, no deal has been reached.
“If it’s in our national interest to have even closer alignment with the single market than we should consider that, we should go that far”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer
January 4, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Strange that he talks of a 'food and agriculture' deal (by which he presumably means SPS) as if it has already been agreed and now just has to be implemented when, as yet, no deal has been reached.
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20/6/26 - London - 10 Years since the referendum, join us for the biggest Rejoin EU March yet! Check out the website for all the info, and spread the word! www.marchforrejoin.co.uk/nrmiv
NRM EVENT - NRM IV June 2026 | National Rejoin March
www.marchforrejoin.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 12:56 PM
20/6/26 - London - 10 Years since the referendum, join us for the biggest Rejoin EU March yet! Check out the website for all the info, and spread the word! www.marchforrejoin.co.uk/nrmiv
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"We can and should debate and discuss whether the cost to us (of Brexit) in terms of our rights, opportunities and the estimated £250 million a day lost to the taxpayer was worth it a decade on from that landmark." Stephen Gethins MP, The Scotsman 3 January.
January 3, 2026 at 9:47 AM
"We can and should debate and discuss whether the cost to us (of Brexit) in terms of our rights, opportunities and the estimated £250 million a day lost to the taxpayer was worth it a decade on from that landmark." Stephen Gethins MP, The Scotsman 3 January.
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"I still remember the day of the Brexit referendum. Like many in my generation, I was too young to vote in 2016, yet we are the ones now navigating its impact. Brexit reshaped our futures without our consent," writes Ayesha Chaudhry.
https://bit.ly/4qo5DaV
https://bit.ly/4qo5DaV
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"I still remember the day of the Brexit referendum. Like many in my generation, I was too young to vote in 2016, yet we are the ones now navigating its impact. Brexit reshaped our futures without our consent," writes Ayesha Chaudhry.
https://bit.ly/4qo5DaV
https://bit.ly/4qo5DaV
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10 years after the referendum and the ONLY thing the minority who still support Brexit go on about, is winning that referendum (just).
Why?
Because it is the ONLY win Brexit has. The vote. Nothing since has been a win for Brexit.
"Brexit has failed" Nigel Farage
Why?
Because it is the ONLY win Brexit has. The vote. Nothing since has been a win for Brexit.
"Brexit has failed" Nigel Farage
January 2, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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We wish everyone a happy, healthy and democratic 2026, filled with tolerance and helpfulness.
January 1, 2026 at 7:49 AM
We wish everyone a happy, healthy and democratic 2026, filled with tolerance and helpfulness.
Happy New Year everyone!
Great to see the EU flag getting another spectacular airing in London!
Looking forward to seeing a sea of blue and yellow flags out on the streets there in June!
#StillEuropean #GetBrexitUndone #RejoinEU
Great to see the EU flag getting another spectacular airing in London!
Looking forward to seeing a sea of blue and yellow flags out on the streets there in June!
#StillEuropean #GetBrexitUndone #RejoinEU
January 1, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Happy New Year everyone!
Great to see the EU flag getting another spectacular airing in London!
Looking forward to seeing a sea of blue and yellow flags out on the streets there in June!
#StillEuropean #GetBrexitUndone #RejoinEU
Great to see the EU flag getting another spectacular airing in London!
Looking forward to seeing a sea of blue and yellow flags out on the streets there in June!
#StillEuropean #GetBrexitUndone #RejoinEU
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"2025 was a geopolitical marathon for Britain, and particularly for all of us working to rebuild the EU-UK relationship," writes Naomi Smith as she reflects on the year.
What gives her hope for the year ahead? ⬇️
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/hopes-and-fears-for-this-new-year
What gives her hope for the year ahead? ⬇️
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/hopes-and-fears-for-this-new-year
December 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"2025 was a geopolitical marathon for Britain, and particularly for all of us working to rebuild the EU-UK relationship," writes Naomi Smith as she reflects on the year.
What gives her hope for the year ahead? ⬇️
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/hopes-and-fears-for-this-new-year
What gives her hope for the year ahead? ⬇️
https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/hopes-and-fears-for-this-new-year
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Tomorrow, Bulgaria joins the euro area.
This milestone reflects years of hard work and commitment.
Now it means simpler payments, easier travel and so many new opportunities for Bulgarian businesses.
Поздравления, България!
You can be proud of what you achieved.
This milestone reflects years of hard work and commitment.
Now it means simpler payments, easier travel and so many new opportunities for Bulgarian businesses.
Поздравления, България!
You can be proud of what you achieved.
December 31, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Tomorrow, Bulgaria joins the euro area.
This milestone reflects years of hard work and commitment.
Now it means simpler payments, easier travel and so many new opportunities for Bulgarian businesses.
Поздравления, България!
You can be proud of what you achieved.
This milestone reflects years of hard work and commitment.
Now it means simpler payments, easier travel and so many new opportunities for Bulgarian businesses.
Поздравления, България!
You can be proud of what you achieved.
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Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try and impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves: 38d.gs/cc-df
Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves
Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try to impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petitio...
38d.gs
December 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try and impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves: 38d.gs/cc-df
"On a continent scarred by repeated wars including two World Wars, the EU was founded to help countries work together democratically and peacefully, rather than against each other."
Have a happy and peaceful Christmas.
Have a happy and peaceful Christmas.
December 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"On a continent scarred by repeated wars including two World Wars, the EU was founded to help countries work together democratically and peacefully, rather than against each other."
Have a happy and peaceful Christmas.
Have a happy and peaceful Christmas.