Rob Howarth
@rob53.bsky.social
Married, retired, splits time between U.K. and France.
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Labour’s anti-migration policies are contributing to the UK’s sluggish economic growth, the world’s foremost economic forecaster has warned
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
New blow for Reeves as Labour’s anti-migration policies blamed for sluggish UK growth
Less than a week after her controversial Budget, Rachel Reeves has been warned that tax hikes and spending cuts will pile pressure on the UK economy in next two years
www.independent.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Labour’s anti-migration policies are contributing to the UK’s sluggish economic growth, the world’s foremost economic forecaster has warned
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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“Like all recent occupants of No 11, Rachel Reeves is struggling to inject growth into a moribund economy.
In a break with predecessors, she has belatedly pointed the finger at Brexit and was right to do so.”
In a break with predecessors, she has belatedly pointed the finger at Brexit and was right to do so.”
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
“Like all recent occupants of No 11, Rachel Reeves is struggling to inject growth into a moribund economy.
In a break with predecessors, she has belatedly pointed the finger at Brexit and was right to do so.”
In a break with predecessors, she has belatedly pointed the finger at Brexit and was right to do so.”
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At last some honest words from Starmer about the disaster of Brexit, not only about our economics but also about our body politics. But where is the action, beyond tinkering at the edges? If Brexit was a disaster, start the process if reversing it!
news.sky.com/video/share-...
news.sky.com/video/share-...
Prime Minister condemns 'Brexit template' as 'utterly reckless' during Lady Mayor's speech
Sir Keir Starmer is speaking at the Lady Mayor's Banquet in the City of London, where prime ministers traditionally make speeches on foreign affairs. He is expected to talk about the UK's relationship...
news.sky.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
At last some honest words from Starmer about the disaster of Brexit, not only about our economics but also about our body politics. But where is the action, beyond tinkering at the edges? If Brexit was a disaster, start the process if reversing it!
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news.sky.com/video/share-...
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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/opinion/brex...
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/opinion/brex...
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/opinion/brex...
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/opinion/brex...
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Shabana Mahmood’s asylum reforms will not ‘unite a divided country’
Making asylum status temporary and eroding family rights will undermine Britain’s commitments to international law and create further divisions
Making asylum status temporary and eroding family rights will undermine Britain’s commitments to international law and create further divisions
Shabana Mahmood’s asylum reforms will not ‘unite a divided country’
Making asylum status temporary and eroding family rights will undermine Britain’s commitments to international law and create further divisions
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Shabana Mahmood’s asylum reforms will not ‘unite a divided country’
Making asylum status temporary and eroding family rights will undermine Britain’s commitments to international law and create further divisions
Making asylum status temporary and eroding family rights will undermine Britain’s commitments to international law and create further divisions
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BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
December 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
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“we must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal we have has significantly hurt our economy”
Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer
December 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
“we must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal we have has significantly hurt our economy”
Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer
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Nearly 10 years after the referendum and 5 since Brexit took effect and now and only now are people who voted for Brexit all starting to realise it was a really stupid path to follow. Everyone is poorer. Question is when are politicians going be honest and start the reversal?
December 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Nearly 10 years after the referendum and 5 since Brexit took effect and now and only now are people who voted for Brexit all starting to realise it was a really stupid path to follow. Everyone is poorer. Question is when are politicians going be honest and start the reversal?
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One of the arguments for PFI: the private sector would deliver better quality hospitals. The reality? A litany of dangerous failures. 🏥⚠️
Swipe through the evidence ⬅️
Now they want to try again with 250 new centres.
Full story 👉 bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
Swipe through the evidence ⬅️
Now they want to try again with 250 new centres.
Full story 👉 bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
November 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
One of the arguments for PFI: the private sector would deliver better quality hospitals. The reality? A litany of dangerous failures. 🏥⚠️
Swipe through the evidence ⬅️
Now they want to try again with 250 new centres.
Full story 👉 bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
Swipe through the evidence ⬅️
Now they want to try again with 250 new centres.
Full story 👉 bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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David Davis said there wouldn't be a single downside to Brexit.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
The Davis Downside Dossier
David Davis famously said there would be no downsides to Brexit only considerable upsides - so we started recording them.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
David Davis said there wouldn't be a single downside to Brexit.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
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The Telegraph, ladies and gentlemen.
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Telegraph, ladies and gentlemen.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
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The reason the top 10% of income earners pay more than half of all tax revenue is NOT because they are taxed more than ever.
Their tax rate has been cut FIVE times in the last 25 years.
They are paying more because their INCOME has increased astronomically, where the income of the bottom half has
Their tax rate has been cut FIVE times in the last 25 years.
They are paying more because their INCOME has increased astronomically, where the income of the bottom half has
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The reason the top 10% of income earners pay more than half of all tax revenue is NOT because they are taxed more than ever.
Their tax rate has been cut FIVE times in the last 25 years.
They are paying more because their INCOME has increased astronomically, where the income of the bottom half has
Their tax rate has been cut FIVE times in the last 25 years.
They are paying more because their INCOME has increased astronomically, where the income of the bottom half has
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With the #UKBudget behind us, time for local MPs other than Chancellor #RachelReeves to have their say on #BrexitShambles?
Our Vice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social poses that question. Will any of our local representatives answer? Share your thoughts, too!
#UKLabour @labour4europe.bsky.social #RejoinEU
Our Vice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social poses that question. Will any of our local representatives answer? Share your thoughts, too!
#UKLabour @labour4europe.bsky.social #RejoinEU
November 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
With the #UKBudget behind us, time for local MPs other than Chancellor #RachelReeves to have their say on #BrexitShambles?
Our Vice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social poses that question. Will any of our local representatives answer? Share your thoughts, too!
#UKLabour @labour4europe.bsky.social #RejoinEU
Our Vice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social poses that question. Will any of our local representatives answer? Share your thoughts, too!
#UKLabour @labour4europe.bsky.social #RejoinEU
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A reminder of my new blog post on Brexit reminders
Brexit reminders. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog. Brexit may not be in the headlines, but many current news stories carry reminders of it, including the Hallett Inquiry report, the Gill scandal, the Budget & the latest net migration figures: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/brex...
November 29, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A reminder of my new blog post on Brexit reminders
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Why wouldn’t you want to know? What have you got to fear? Losing your precious Brexit? Being revealed as a traitor and a liar?
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Why wouldn’t you want to know? What have you got to fear? Losing your precious Brexit? Being revealed as a traitor and a liar?
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
Brexit is costing the UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenues every year, according to new analysis.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
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Destroying jury trials because everything else is broken is a terrible idea
www.standard.co.uk/comment/jury...
www.standard.co.uk/comment/jury...
Destroying jury trials because everything else is broken is a terrible idea
Tristan Kirk: While not perfect, the jury system is a treasured and historic commodity that fosters a level of trust in our courts
www.standard.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Destroying jury trials because everything else is broken is a terrible idea
www.standard.co.uk/comment/jury...
www.standard.co.uk/comment/jury...
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Trade deals since #Brexit haven’t come close to replacing the best deal of all – #EU membership.
@yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk letter says #ProEU campaigners are right to demand we #RejoinEU – it’s in Britain’s interest to be at the heart of the #EuropeanUnion.
@yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk letter says #ProEU campaigners are right to demand we #RejoinEU – it’s in Britain’s interest to be at the heart of the #EuropeanUnion.
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Trade deals since #Brexit haven’t come close to replacing the best deal of all – #EU membership.
@yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk letter says #ProEU campaigners are right to demand we #RejoinEU – it’s in Britain’s interest to be at the heart of the #EuropeanUnion.
@yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk letter says #ProEU campaigners are right to demand we #RejoinEU – it’s in Britain’s interest to be at the heart of the #EuropeanUnion.
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Britain cannot have sustainable and substantial growth without Rejoining the EU and putting an end to Brexit. www.amazon.co.uk/Reboot-Brita...
#RejoinEU #Brexit #Trump
#RejoinEU #Brexit #Trump
Reboot Britain : Brexit RIP: A better Britain in a better Europe for a better World: Amazon.co.uk: Cook, Mr Peter, Clutterbuck, Dr Charlie, Hindley MEP, Mr Michael, Knott, Mr Terence, Ward, Ms Julie, ...
Buy Reboot Britain : Brexit RIP: A better Britain in a better Europe for a better World by Cook, Mr Peter, Clutterbuck, Dr Charlie, Hindley MEP, Mr Michael, Knott, Mr Terence, Ward, Ms Julie, Nowak, M...
www.amazon.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Britain cannot have sustainable and substantial growth without Rejoining the EU and putting an end to Brexit. www.amazon.co.uk/Reboot-Brita...
#RejoinEU #Brexit #Trump
#RejoinEU #Brexit #Trump
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And how will they determine where this mileage was done eg what if 90% was done outside of the UK in Ireland for example? Why would one need to pay tax in the UK on mileage done in another country?
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
And how will they determine where this mileage was done eg what if 90% was done outside of the UK in Ireland for example? Why would one need to pay tax in the UK on mileage done in another country?
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If we rejoined the EU, or even just the Single Market, none of this would be necessary.
#WeCantAffordBrexit
"Rachel Reeves' income tax freeze, which has pushed an estimated 780,000 people into a bracket where they will pay the basic rate of tax for the first time."
#WeCantAffordBrexit
"Rachel Reeves' income tax freeze, which has pushed an estimated 780,000 people into a bracket where they will pay the basic rate of tax for the first time."
‘Labour is trying to pretend it’s all fine – everyone can see what this budget is doing’ | The News Agents
Labour MPs have acted with “tetchiness” as they defend Rachel Reeves' budget, facing questions over whether it has raised taxes for working people. Has the government regressed to where the party was ...
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
If we rejoined the EU, or even just the Single Market, none of this would be necessary.
#WeCantAffordBrexit
"Rachel Reeves' income tax freeze, which has pushed an estimated 780,000 people into a bracket where they will pay the basic rate of tax for the first time."
#WeCantAffordBrexit
"Rachel Reeves' income tax freeze, which has pushed an estimated 780,000 people into a bracket where they will pay the basic rate of tax for the first time."