Miles B
@smiles.bsky.social
Proud European wanting to rejoin the EU, reform it, and fight climate change, to give young people and future generations better lives. Anti-fascist. Thank you to all that follow back to build a better community 🫶🫶🫶 UK, Eastbourne, South Coast #FBPE
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Miles B
@smiles.bsky.social
· May 3
‘Labour must start speaking about extent of Brexit damage’ – Andy Burnham
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
'Labour must start speaking about extent of Brexit damage' - Andy Burnham
At a time when Labour needs more straight-talkers and clearer messaging, Andy Burnham has popped something in the suggestion box.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
Exactly this.
The ‘red lines’ are a self imposed prison, which most of the country has already broken free from.
Starmer wake up - erase them, rejoin and regain a stronger economy in reliable partnership. 🇪🇺
Gather some courage, and slap down the Brexit myth, and Reform along with it.
The ‘red lines’ are a self imposed prison, which most of the country has already broken free from.
Starmer wake up - erase them, rejoin and regain a stronger economy in reliable partnership. 🇪🇺
Gather some courage, and slap down the Brexit myth, and Reform along with it.
Congratulations Zohran, a beacon of light now shines brightly in NYC, across the US and into our hearts. Bringing hope.
Stale, cautious politics, subservient to the oligarchs and empty far right xenophobia is beaten.
🫶 for Jan 1st Mayor Elect Mamdani
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Stale, cautious politics, subservient to the oligarchs and empty far right xenophobia is beaten.
🫶 for Jan 1st Mayor Elect Mamdani
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani challenges Donald Trump in victory speech as Democrats win key US election races – live
Mamdani condemns ‘oligarchy and authoritarianism’ in speech directly talking to Trump as Democrats win California redistricting vote and New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Congratulations Zohran, a beacon of light now shines brightly in NYC, across the US and into our hearts. Bringing hope.
Stale, cautious politics, subservient to the oligarchs and empty far right xenophobia is beaten.
🫶 for Jan 1st Mayor Elect Mamdani
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Stale, cautious politics, subservient to the oligarchs and empty far right xenophobia is beaten.
🫶 for Jan 1st Mayor Elect Mamdani
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
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The UK water companies are badly failing on all counts yet
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
English water firms’ ratings hit record low after sewage pollution soars
English water firms’ ratings hit record low after sewage pollution soars
Environment Agency rates eight of nine companies as poor and needing improvement
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The UK water companies are badly failing on all counts yet
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
That’s refreshing and hopeful. 👏👏👏
Wishing Catherine Connolly a successful term as Uachtarán. 🇮🇪🫶🇮🇪
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Wishing Catherine Connolly a successful term as Uachtarán. 🇮🇪🫶🇮🇪
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Leftwinger Catherine Connolly to be Ireland’s next president after landslide election victory
Heather Humprehys concedes defeat after early vote tallies show insurmountable gap between the candidates
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
That’s refreshing and hopeful. 👏👏👏
Wishing Catherine Connolly a successful term as Uachtarán. 🇮🇪🫶🇮🇪
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Wishing Catherine Connolly a successful term as Uachtarán. 🇮🇪🫶🇮🇪
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
🫶 to Caerphilly voters.
“This is insane. Turnout 50%. Up on 41% in 21. Young Plaid organiser telling me of all the texts and DMs from apolitical friends that they’re turning out to stop Reform”
The shambles at Kent County Council reveals what Reform are like in power.
Tactical voting works.
“This is insane. Turnout 50%. Up on 41% in 21. Young Plaid organiser telling me of all the texts and DMs from apolitical friends that they’re turning out to stop Reform”
The shambles at Kent County Council reveals what Reform are like in power.
Tactical voting works.
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
🫶 to Caerphilly voters.
“This is insane. Turnout 50%. Up on 41% in 21. Young Plaid organiser telling me of all the texts and DMs from apolitical friends that they’re turning out to stop Reform”
The shambles at Kent County Council reveals what Reform are like in power.
Tactical voting works.
“This is insane. Turnout 50%. Up on 41% in 21. Young Plaid organiser telling me of all the texts and DMs from apolitical friends that they’re turning out to stop Reform”
The shambles at Kent County Council reveals what Reform are like in power.
Tactical voting works.
Yep, Edi’s analysis is correct. Kick populism & xenophobia out, and let’s rejoin the EU. Brexit is a dismal failure, weighing on our economy, politics and social fabric.
“You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more investment. You have less investment. You left Europe because you wanted more happiness. Now you are depressed." Albanian PM
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Visiting PM says UK paying price for Brexit with dig at Nigel Farage 'theatrics'
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama referenced 'Brexit boats' and said leaving the EU had made Britons more depressed as he took a veiled swipe at Nigel Farage
www.mirror.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Yep, Edi’s analysis is correct. Kick populism & xenophobia out, and let’s rejoin the EU. Brexit is a dismal failure, weighing on our economy, politics and social fabric.
Bravo! For resisting on behalf of democracy, freedom, the rule of law, and your republic’s constitution.
In the UK we need to remember those behind Trump are financing the far right here in an attempt to bring in a similar regime at our next election.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In the UK we need to remember those behind Trump are financing the far right here in an attempt to bring in a similar regime at our next election.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
Crowds of Americans, many in costumes, aligned behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Bravo! For resisting on behalf of democracy, freedom, the rule of law, and your republic’s constitution.
In the UK we need to remember those behind Trump are financing the far right here in an attempt to bring in a similar regime at our next election.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In the UK we need to remember those behind Trump are financing the far right here in an attempt to bring in a similar regime at our next election.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I just found out Keir Starmer has no plans to attend COP30, the world’s biggest climate talks.
This is at a time when families across the UK are paying the price of climate chaos facing flooded homes, rising food prices, and climbing insurance costs.
Tell Keir Starmer to attend act.gp/3J3aTRg
This is at a time when families across the UK are paying the price of climate chaos facing flooded homes, rising food prices, and climbing insurance costs.
Tell Keir Starmer to attend act.gp/3J3aTRg
Get Keir to COP
The UK can’t sit out the world’s biggest climate talks — tell Keir Starmer to show up and take action at COP30.
act.gp
October 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
I just found out Keir Starmer has no plans to attend COP30, the world’s biggest climate talks.
This is at a time when families across the UK are paying the price of climate chaos facing flooded homes, rising food prices, and climbing insurance costs.
Tell Keir Starmer to attend act.gp/3J3aTRg
This is at a time when families across the UK are paying the price of climate chaos facing flooded homes, rising food prices, and climbing insurance costs.
Tell Keir Starmer to attend act.gp/3J3aTRg
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Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
They don’t seem to be listen to anything we don’t want ..
They don’t seem to be listen to anything we don’t want ..
Protect Cash ISAs
Rumours started swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 after meeting with a group of bank executives back in February. [1] Now it looks like those...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
They don’t seem to be listen to anything we don’t want ..
They don’t seem to be listen to anything we don’t want ..
Yep …..
In the UK we have Keir -island of strangers- Starmer, whose government is driving right wing anti immigrant and asylum seeker policies
In Spain, Pedro Sánchez is not only celebrating diversity, they're embracing and speaking positively about immigrants
In Spain, Pedro Sánchez is not only celebrating diversity, they're embracing and speaking positively about immigrants
October 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Yep …..
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UK media found a story they could run with. Paracetamol…
The obvious thing to do was ask Nigel Farage, since he must be given 460 hours of broadcast time every week.
“We thought thalidomide was safe, didn’t we,” he mused. He had “no idea” whether paracetamol caused autism.
The obvious thing to do was ask Nigel Farage, since he must be given 460 hours of broadcast time every week.
“We thought thalidomide was safe, didn’t we,” he mused. He had “no idea” whether paracetamol caused autism.
September 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
UK media found a story they could run with. Paracetamol…
The obvious thing to do was ask Nigel Farage, since he must be given 460 hours of broadcast time every week.
“We thought thalidomide was safe, didn’t we,” he mused. He had “no idea” whether paracetamol caused autism.
The obvious thing to do was ask Nigel Farage, since he must be given 460 hours of broadcast time every week.
“We thought thalidomide was safe, didn’t we,” he mused. He had “no idea” whether paracetamol caused autism.
“If Andy ever did decide to come back down, he would have the incentive to change that, to change the whole way politics is delivered in this country. That’s a big decision for him given where he currently is.”
We need you.
Come on @andyburnham.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
We need you.
Come on @andyburnham.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
Andy Burnham, the man who would be king
The Greater Manchester mayor has made no secret of his Labour leadership ambitions, but faces significant obstacles
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:09 AM
“If Andy ever did decide to come back down, he would have the incentive to change that, to change the whole way politics is delivered in this country. That’s a big decision for him given where he currently is.”
We need you.
Come on @andyburnham.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
We need you.
Come on @andyburnham.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
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I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
September 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
Starmer’s blown it. Can’t wait for next week’s national humiliation as he fawns over an adjudicated rapist, fraudster and proto-fascist.
Let’s get Lucy Powell in as Deputy and replace Starmer with Andy Burnham before it’s too late.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Let’s get Lucy Powell in as Deputy and replace Starmer with Andy Burnham before it’s too late.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Phillipson and Powell confirmed as final contenders in Labour deputy race
Education secretary and Manchester MP are only candidates to clear threshold to enter party members’ ballot
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Starmer’s blown it. Can’t wait for next week’s national humiliation as he fawns over an adjudicated rapist, fraudster and proto-fascist.
Let’s get Lucy Powell in as Deputy and replace Starmer with Andy Burnham before it’s too late.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Let’s get Lucy Powell in as Deputy and replace Starmer with Andy Burnham before it’s too late.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
September 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
The gReAT pAt-RiOt - earned over £400k from GB News alone
“The use of personal service companies is not illegal, but it has been criticised across the political spectrum as a way to reduce tax bills. Farage has declined to publish his tax returns for 2023/24”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“The use of personal service companies is not illegal, but it has been criticised across the political spectrum as a way to reduce tax bills. Farage has declined to publish his tax returns for 2023/24”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The gReAT pAt-RiOt - earned over £400k from GB News alone
“The use of personal service companies is not illegal, but it has been criticised across the political spectrum as a way to reduce tax bills. Farage has declined to publish his tax returns for 2023/24”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“The use of personal service companies is not illegal, but it has been criticised across the political spectrum as a way to reduce tax bills. Farage has declined to publish his tax returns for 2023/24”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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“wealth taxes could raise an extra £36bn a year, while a gambling tax could bring in £3bn more and a bank surcharge could raise between £20bn and £50bn over the next four years depending on the level it was set at, between 16% and 35%.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“wealth taxes could raise an extra £36bn a year, while a gambling tax could bring in £3bn more and a bank surcharge could raise between £20bn and £50bn over the next four years depending on the level it was set at, between 16% and 35%.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Wealth tax needed to help working people and avoid threat from Reform, says union chief
Exclusive: Paul Novak says Rachel Reeves should ‘stay the course’ on plans for investment
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Redistribute now.
“wealth taxes could raise an extra £36bn a year, while a gambling tax could bring in £3bn more and a bank surcharge could raise between £20bn and £50bn over the next four years depending on the level it was set at, between 16% and 35%.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“wealth taxes could raise an extra £36bn a year, while a gambling tax could bring in £3bn more and a bank surcharge could raise between £20bn and £50bn over the next four years depending on the level it was set at, between 16% and 35%.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Here’s a vision Starmer can adopt as he’s struggling to create one.
“we need to reinforce our commitment when it comes to the green pact. It means that we need to have a humanitarian and moral vision – and also a pragmatic one – when it comes to migration.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
“we need to reinforce our commitment when it comes to the green pact. It means that we need to have a humanitarian and moral vision – and also a pragmatic one – when it comes to migration.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Sánchez: Europe’s response to war in Gaza has been a ‘failure’
Spanish prime minister says double standards over Gaza and Ukraine threaten to undermine the west’s global standing
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Here’s a vision Starmer can adopt as he’s struggling to create one.
“we need to reinforce our commitment when it comes to the green pact. It means that we need to have a humanitarian and moral vision – and also a pragmatic one – when it comes to migration.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
“we need to reinforce our commitment when it comes to the green pact. It means that we need to have a humanitarian and moral vision – and also a pragmatic one – when it comes to migration.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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Imagine the message it would send if Gary Lineker won 'Presenter of the Year' at this year's National Television Awards
Standing up for compassion & the right to speak out
And, the feathers it would ruffle
My lovely followers, you know what to do:
nationaltvawards.com/vote
🗓️ Deadline: 12th Sep
Standing up for compassion & the right to speak out
And, the feathers it would ruffle
My lovely followers, you know what to do:
nationaltvawards.com/vote
🗓️ Deadline: 12th Sep
Vote | National Television Awards
Choose your winners in this year’s National Television Awards
nationaltvawards.com
September 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Imagine the message it would send if Gary Lineker won 'Presenter of the Year' at this year's National Television Awards
Standing up for compassion & the right to speak out
And, the feathers it would ruffle
My lovely followers, you know what to do:
nationaltvawards.com/vote
🗓️ Deadline: 12th Sep
Standing up for compassion & the right to speak out
And, the feathers it would ruffle
My lovely followers, you know what to do:
nationaltvawards.com/vote
🗓️ Deadline: 12th Sep
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I just signed a petition calling on the UN to ban fossil fuel lobbyists from the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. act.gp/3YxOUXa
Kick Big Oil Out of Plastics Talks
Fossil fuel companies want to keep flooding our home with plastic for profit. They’re trying to block action to tackle plastic pollution - we must stop them.
act.gp
September 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I just signed a petition calling on the UN to ban fossil fuel lobbyists from the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. act.gp/3YxOUXa
The UK Govt has lost the plot completely. Leaning into Faragism really won’t keep the majority of the British people onside.
You’re circling the plug hole after only a year or so.
Get a grip.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
You’re circling the plug hole after only a year or so.
Get a grip.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
‘Put them up anywhere’: Cooper backs St George’s flags as No 10 says asylum seekers could be housed in industrial buildings – UK politics live
Home secretary earlier suggested warehouses could be used instead of hotels, while PM will urge ministers to go ‘further and faster’ on immigration in Tuesday meeting
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The UK Govt has lost the plot completely. Leaning into Faragism really won’t keep the majority of the British people onside.
You’re circling the plug hole after only a year or so.
Get a grip.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
You’re circling the plug hole after only a year or so.
Get a grip.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Greetings from our small little town called Sequim in Washington state. We have a message to share with you all...
September 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Greetings from our small little town called Sequim in Washington state. We have a message to share with you all...
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Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Peak rail fares have now been scrapped across Scotland's rail network"
"it is to encourage people to switch from cars to trains"
Why isn't this happening across England and Wales too?
"it is to encourage people to switch from cars to trains"
Why isn't this happening across England and Wales too?
September 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Peak rail fares have now been scrapped across Scotland's rail network"
"it is to encourage people to switch from cars to trains"
Why isn't this happening across England and Wales too?
"it is to encourage people to switch from cars to trains"
Why isn't this happening across England and Wales too?