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Tim Kinsella #FBPE
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You might know me as @51TJK from the other place!
Toe in the water over here to see if it’s more…civilised (and less MuskTrumpian)
Pinned
Okay, the U.K. has tried the #HardBrexit experiment foisted on it under the pretext of the Referendum

It’s been ruinously expensive, in more ways than one

It hasn’t worked, big time

It can’t be made to work, ever

It’s time to start on the path to #RejoinEU
inews.co.uk/news/worst-a...

The worst airports in Europe for post-#Brexit border queues

There will be 3 types of Brit with time to reflect on their EU Referendum stance as they queue; Leave, Remain and Didn’t Vote

The latter will probably be the ones kicking themselves the most…
The worst airports in Europe for post-Brexit border queues
There are concerns about border chaos at European airports in the coming months due to the EU's new EES biometric checks
inews.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:09 AM
www.politicshome.com/news/article...

"I basically think if they block him, then ironically it's the end for Starmer," said one Labour MP. "It just won't be Burnham that benefits."
Starmer Allies Say Burnham Will Not Be Allowed To Stand For Manchester Seat
Allies of Keir Starmer have told PoliticsHome that Andy Burnham will not be allowed to stand as the Labour candidate in the upcoming by-election in...
www.politicshome.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:12 AM
The true danger posed by Donald Trump
economist.com/leaders/2026...

“NATO has succeeded because it was founded on mutual benefit as well as values. The only time its Article 5 mutual-defence pledge was invoked was to support America after 9/11”
The true danger posed by Donald Trump
Despite a tactical retreat, great risks remain
economist.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:03 AM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

“So many European powers now share a common diagnosis that the US’s values-based realism requires Europe and the UK to work more closely than ever”

Time to #RejoinEU

Urgently
Middle powers assemble? Trump disorder prompts talk of new liberal alliances
As Mark Carney, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen decide ‘to live in truth’, what will it take for Starmer to call out Trump?
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:05 AM
inews.co.uk/news/politic...

As long as electricity remains 3-4 x more expensive than gas per kilowatt hour, this heat pump initiative is of little financial use for most people

That’s the thing that must change

As the grid gets greener, there’s no excuse for avoiding that change!
Cheap heat pumps and solar panels for homes in new green energy offer
Ed Miliband says the warm homes plan would mean cheaper clean energy is not just available to the wealthiest
inews.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:45 AM
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

Trump’s tariff threat on Greenland is a golden opportunity for Starmer – it is time to #Rejoin the EU

Now, more than ever, it’s clear we’d be #StrongerTogether

And Starmer does indeed have an ‘excuse’ to go for it!

NOT to do so would be a strategic failure…
Trump’s tariff threat must be the final straw for Starmer – time to rejoin the EU
President’s threat to impose a 10 per cent tariff is another sign that the UK should turn away from Washington and towards its allies in Europe, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes
www.independent.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:31 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

“In the medium to long term, Europe should ‘accelerate the transition to an efficient and modern energy system based on indigenous renewable sources’”

Good for EU+UK, good for the planet!

#NetZero
Trump has growing stranglehold over EU and UK energy supply, study shows
European countries now reliant on US liquified natural gas shipments, creating risk of higher bills amid recent tensions
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

“The security of our constituents compels us to get real and bold on the EU reset. The UK cannot play at being an economic rival to the EU while the machinations of Trump, Putin and Xi require us to be the closest of strategic allies”

‘Real and bold’ = #Rejoin
In the face of Trump’s threats, Britain’s best path is clearer than ever: hurry back to Europe | Stella Creasy
Labour must urgently seek new roles and alliances, while also enhancing the UK’s own military capabilities, says Stella Creasy, MP and chair of the Labour Movement for Europe
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:57 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

“Were Trump to take a fancy to Scotland – hell, he owns a couple of golf courses so why not the whole country: first he takes Turnberry then he takes Holyrood – what would Starmer do then? Apart from saying how disappointed he was”
Starmer’s calm diplomacy makes mistake of assuming Trump is a sentient being | John Crace
PM’s effort to take heat out of Greenland situation is yet another humiliation in his relationship with The Donald
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:35 AM
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul

This government always seems to think it sufficient to tinker at the edges of the big problems we face, rather than make the necessary bold moves

Such as, #RenationaliseWater
Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul
Exclusive: Campaigners claim changes will let companies ‘off the hook’, as government prepares to unveil new white paper for water industry
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:26 AM
inews.co.uk/news/british...

“An influx of non-EU passengers, especially from the UK, was generating “recurring bottlenecks”…especially serious for families with young children, elderly people, or those with special needs”

Do remember to mentally thank Farage while you wait in line…
British tourists face 'endless queues' at post-Brexit border checks
Spain's hotel body CEHAT is pressing the government for urgent action to tackle gridlock at airports serving popular holiday resorts
inews.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:07 AM
As divisions over Greenland grow, Europe examines its options
economist.com/europe/2026/...

“Sir Keir can now see that when push comes to shove America lumps Britain with the EU, making this a painful moment”

All the more reason to go for #RejoinEU ASAP

As a bulwark against Trump’s bullying
As divisions over Greenland grow, Europe examines its options
Donald Trump’s tariff threats force Europeans to count their arrows
economist.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
The answer should have been a straight No!

It’s useless to pussyfoot around with an ignorant bully…

#Greenland
Kitty Donaldson, "Do you think the King should go to the United States this year?"

Keir Starmer, "I'm focused on the pragmatic response, not the suggestion of others"
January 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Commit to a referendum in May 2028 asking the next government to rejoin the EU

There’s little chance of such a Referendum taking place (and we know they’re a very blunt instrument in the UK,anyway), but it’s worth signing and sharing to keep up pressure!
Petition: Commit to a referendum in May 2028 asking the next government to rejoin the EU
Polls show that many people of the UK believe leaving the EU was a mistake. It is time politicians stopped ignoring the views of the people. The government needs to consult the people about what to do...
petition.parliament.uk
January 19, 2026 at 1:25 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

“Good things could arise from those ashes, including the acceptance on both sides of the Channel that #Brexit has died along with the old world order, and that Britain must quickly form some new kind of political, military and trade alliance with its neighbours”
If it wasn’t clear before, it is now: Britain needs an escape plan from the Trump world order | Gaby Hinsliff
The US president’s trade war for Greenland tells us that the time for fence-sitting or wishful thinking is over, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Trump threatens 25% tariff on European allies until Denmark sells Greenland to US

European solidarity in the face of Trump’s bullying of his ‘allies’ was never more necessary

The UK should now be making urgent moves to bolster that with #RejoinEU
Trump threatens 25% tariff on European allies until Denmark sells Greenland to US
Heads of state across Europe respond in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, and boycott of World Cup suggested
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

“Liam Byrne, chair of the committee, opened the evidence session by telling witnesses that red tape was costing the UK an extra £8.4bn”

Those #BrexitBenefits never end…
‘I’ve had vets chasing lorries down the motorway’: The ‘hell’ of post-Brexit paperwork
Toby Ovens of Broughton Transport called Brexit a nightmare, and said he hoped a reset with the EU would mean ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Judge allows offshore windfarm halted by Trump to resume construction

And this was a Trump-nominated judge making the decision!

A small victory against Trump’s war on the climate
Judge allows offshore windfarm halted by Trump to resume construction
Setback for president, who has called windfarms ‘losers’, as Empire Wind project allowed to move forward
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

South East Water boss in line for £400,000 bonus despite outages | Water industry

Still being rewarded for abject failure…

The best way to avoid this exploitation of loopholes by worse-than-useless water executives is to #RenationaliseWater
South East Water boss in line for £400,000 bonus despite outages
Exclusive: David Hinton, who faces calls to resign, will receive payout regardless of performance if he stays until July 2030
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

‘Not so clever after all’: how Robert Jenrick was ejected before he defected

This is the thing with rats

They ‘desert sinking ships’ and ‘fight in sacks’

How long before the latest recruit clashes with the Farage ego?
‘Not so clever after all’: how Robert Jenrick was ejected before he defected
Kemi Badenoch praised for sacking Jenrick before he could announce he was ditching Tories for Reform
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
inews.co.uk/opinion/labo...

Labour wants its next U-turn to be Brexit - unless Reeves has her way

“there has been growing pressure for the Prime Minister to ditch his red lines on #Brexit

And not just from Labour MPs

Well over half the country wants some kind of #Rejoin!
Labour wants its next U-turn to be Brexit - unless Reeves has her way
Starmer's in for another walk-back - but the Chancellor could try to push back
inews.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Labour MPs could rebel over Hillsborough Law

It’s not just the security services that could be exempt from a legal duty of candour

Unbelievably, ordinary MPs and Peers are also exempt, unless a further amendment passes

I’m not holding my breath…
Labour MPs could rebel over Hillsborough law after talks with families break down
Families are concerned about possibility for intelligence services to veto officers giving evidence after disasters
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
Reform UK risks blowing a once-in-a-century moment
economist.com/britain/2026...

“Britain needs reform,with a small r. Reform will not provide it and a once-in-a-century moment of political flux will pass. Instead of being a cure for Britain’s malaise,Reform is another morbid symptom. What a waste”
Reform UK risks blowing a once-in-a-century moment
Nigel Farage’s party is turning into a bunch of bed-blockers
economist.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

“When I arrived here, I saw myself as an EU citizen living in an EU country. Now, neither category applies”

Just one of the myriad #Brexit victims

In a sense, we all are…
A moment that changed me: the Brexit result came through – and my life in Britain fell apart
I had my first teaching job lined up and a mortgage application in process. Now it looked like I would have to return to Germany and start training again from scratch. There were just 72 hours to save...
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:46 AM