Tim Riley
@timriley20.bsky.social
European. Hommelbier alstublieft. Brexit is still a disaster. @labour4europe @uklabour @euromove #Berlin #Riesling #History #Ukraine
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Brexit has been destructive to our economy, and has cost us £140 BILLIONS already.
Rachel Reeves: "The impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting."
Check out our Brexit cost tracker: https://www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
Rachel Reeves: "The impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting."
Check out our Brexit cost tracker: https://www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
October 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has been destructive to our economy, and has cost us £140 BILLIONS already.
Rachel Reeves: "The impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting."
Check out our Brexit cost tracker: https://www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
Rachel Reeves: "The impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting."
Check out our Brexit cost tracker: https://www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
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The government has secured a better deal with the EU:
💪 Standing together on security and aid
✂️ Cutting red tape
⚡️ Unlocking energy cooperation
✈️ Boosting travel and youth experience
🗣️ Keeping talks going
Here's what you need to know: labourmovementforeurope.uk/betterdeal
💪 Standing together on security and aid
✂️ Cutting red tape
⚡️ Unlocking energy cooperation
✈️ Boosting travel and youth experience
🗣️ Keeping talks going
Here's what you need to know: labourmovementforeurope.uk/betterdeal
May 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The government has secured a better deal with the EU:
💪 Standing together on security and aid
✂️ Cutting red tape
⚡️ Unlocking energy cooperation
✈️ Boosting travel and youth experience
🗣️ Keeping talks going
Here's what you need to know: labourmovementforeurope.uk/betterdeal
💪 Standing together on security and aid
✂️ Cutting red tape
⚡️ Unlocking energy cooperation
✈️ Boosting travel and youth experience
🗣️ Keeping talks going
Here's what you need to know: labourmovementforeurope.uk/betterdeal
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My article for Labour List:
‘The reset with the EU must be ambitious if we are to meet our economic, security and other objectives’
labourlist.org/2025/05/eu-b...
‘The reset with the EU must be ambitious if we are to meet our economic, security and other objectives’
labourlist.org/2025/05/eu-b...
'The reset with the EU must be ambitious if we are to meet our economic, security and other objectives' - LabourList
If the opinion polls show that public opinion continues its gradual but relentless shift in favour of rejoining the EU, then surely smaller steps, at least, should be easier.
labourlist.org
May 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My article for Labour List:
‘The reset with the EU must be ambitious if we are to meet our economic, security and other objectives’
labourlist.org/2025/05/eu-b...
‘The reset with the EU must be ambitious if we are to meet our economic, security and other objectives’
labourlist.org/2025/05/eu-b...
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This sums the whole situation up quite nicely.
May 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This sums the whole situation up quite nicely.
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The battle for Europe: This month will define Britain's future iandunt.substack.com/p/the-battle...
April 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The battle for Europe: This month will define Britain's future iandunt.substack.com/p/the-battle...
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How Trump has reset the Brexit reset. New post on my Brexit & Beyond Blog. The moral collapse of the US & the US's declaration of economic war both change the meaning of the Brexit reset, but they don't necessarily change it in the same way: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/how-...
April 4, 2025 at 6:42 AM
How Trump has reset the Brexit reset. New post on my Brexit & Beyond Blog. The moral collapse of the US & the US's declaration of economic war both change the meaning of the Brexit reset, but they don't necessarily change it in the same way: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/how-...
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Last night I held a public briefing on Philomena’s Law in Parliament with
@irishinbritain.bsky.social
It was particularly moving to hear from survivors - a reminder of the need for change. There are 13,000+ living in Britain.
Thanks to everyone who came and to Ailbhe Rea for chairing.
@irishinbritain.bsky.social
It was particularly moving to hear from survivors - a reminder of the need for change. There are 13,000+ living in Britain.
Thanks to everyone who came and to Ailbhe Rea for chairing.
March 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Last night I held a public briefing on Philomena’s Law in Parliament with
@irishinbritain.bsky.social
It was particularly moving to hear from survivors - a reminder of the need for change. There are 13,000+ living in Britain.
Thanks to everyone who came and to Ailbhe Rea for chairing.
@irishinbritain.bsky.social
It was particularly moving to hear from survivors - a reminder of the need for change. There are 13,000+ living in Britain.
Thanks to everyone who came and to Ailbhe Rea for chairing.
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An amazing Beckenham & Penge CLP fundraiser last night with special guests @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
& Neil Kinnock!
I’m proud of our CLP, the campaigning culture we’ve built in the past year & it’s always great to get members together! 🌹
… And a very Happy 83rd Birthday to Neil today! 🎂
& Neil Kinnock!
I’m proud of our CLP, the campaigning culture we’ve built in the past year & it’s always great to get members together! 🌹
… And a very Happy 83rd Birthday to Neil today! 🎂
March 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
An amazing Beckenham & Penge CLP fundraiser last night with special guests @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
& Neil Kinnock!
I’m proud of our CLP, the campaigning culture we’ve built in the past year & it’s always great to get members together! 🌹
… And a very Happy 83rd Birthday to Neil today! 🎂
& Neil Kinnock!
I’m proud of our CLP, the campaigning culture we’ve built in the past year & it’s always great to get members together! 🌹
… And a very Happy 83rd Birthday to Neil today! 🎂
'End of an era': Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies
March 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
'End of an era': Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies
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Delighted to be able to take a fantastic team from
Beckenham & Penge Labour
to help in Sittingbourne ahead of local elections! 🌹
We’re looking forward to coming back to support their brilliant MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk and Council candidates.
Hoping for more sunny days like this too! ☀️
Beckenham & Penge Labour
to help in Sittingbourne ahead of local elections! 🌹
We’re looking forward to coming back to support their brilliant MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk and Council candidates.
Hoping for more sunny days like this too! ☀️
March 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Delighted to be able to take a fantastic team from
Beckenham & Penge Labour
to help in Sittingbourne ahead of local elections! 🌹
We’re looking forward to coming back to support their brilliant MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk and Council candidates.
Hoping for more sunny days like this too! ☀️
Beckenham & Penge Labour
to help in Sittingbourne ahead of local elections! 🌹
We’re looking forward to coming back to support their brilliant MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk and Council candidates.
Hoping for more sunny days like this too! ☀️
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Masterstroke! The news just breaking that Zelensky is off to meet the King is, by some margin, the best British PR move since.... well.... forever?
March 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Masterstroke! The news just breaking that Zelensky is off to meet the King is, by some margin, the best British PR move since.... well.... forever?
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Former Conservative MP and British Attorney General Dominic Grieve:
March 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Former Conservative MP and British Attorney General Dominic Grieve:
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Exit poll data.
Why history matters in one incredible image
Why history matters in one incredible image
February 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Exit poll data.
Why history matters in one incredible image
Why history matters in one incredible image
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Good piece. ⬇️
We're often taken aback when women, minorities or socialists back Fascist parties.
But if we're going to meet the challenge of the far-right, we need to understand its ability to reach unlikely parts of the public.
In the 1930s, that included a number of militant suffragettes. [1/9]
We're often taken aback when women, minorities or socialists back Fascist parties.
But if we're going to meet the challenge of the far-right, we need to understand its ability to reach unlikely parts of the public.
In the 1930s, that included a number of militant suffragettes. [1/9]
How did fascist movements in 1930s Britain appeal to women and even former suffragettes?
Martin Durham, in a rediscovered talk given to History Workshop in 1983, and Daniel Jones (@narson.bsky.social) on the continued resonance of these insights in today's world.
www.historyworkshop....
Martin Durham, in a rediscovered talk given to History Workshop in 1983, and Daniel Jones (@narson.bsky.social) on the continued resonance of these insights in today's world.
www.historyworkshop....
Women in the British Union of Fascists | History Workshop
Why are women drawn to fascist ideologies and movements? The timely rediscovery of Martin Durham's talk - given to History Workshop in 1983, looking back to the 1930s - speaks to pressing questions today.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
February 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Good piece. ⬇️
We're often taken aback when women, minorities or socialists back Fascist parties.
But if we're going to meet the challenge of the far-right, we need to understand its ability to reach unlikely parts of the public.
In the 1930s, that included a number of militant suffragettes. [1/9]
We're often taken aback when women, minorities or socialists back Fascist parties.
But if we're going to meet the challenge of the far-right, we need to understand its ability to reach unlikely parts of the public.
In the 1930s, that included a number of militant suffragettes. [1/9]
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I did two gigs in my local area tonight - talk about pressure! Would be awful to die on your arse then worry that everyone in the supermarket hates you. Luckily they were both lovely shows so I will be hoping for lots of smiles on the high street now...
February 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I did two gigs in my local area tonight - talk about pressure! Would be awful to die on your arse then worry that everyone in the supermarket hates you. Luckily they were both lovely shows so I will be hoping for lots of smiles on the high street now...
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Brilliant to be out with fantastic teams across Kelsey & Eden Park ward today!
We’ve had hundreds of
conversations with a great response - picking up casework, and talking to residents about our Government’s record investment to fix our roads! 🌹
We’ve had hundreds of
conversations with a great response - picking up casework, and talking to residents about our Government’s record investment to fix our roads! 🌹
February 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Brilliant to be out with fantastic teams across Kelsey & Eden Park ward today!
We’ve had hundreds of
conversations with a great response - picking up casework, and talking to residents about our Government’s record investment to fix our roads! 🌹
We’ve had hundreds of
conversations with a great response - picking up casework, and talking to residents about our Government’s record investment to fix our roads! 🌹
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💥 THIS IS MASSIVE 💥
No other policy or infrastructure project estimates this level of GDP growth over the same time period.
It's within Gvt Red Lines.
It's popular with voters, especially Con -> Lab switchers in 2024.
Those who don't support beneficial alignment are the anti growth coalition.
No other policy or infrastructure project estimates this level of GDP growth over the same time period.
It's within Gvt Red Lines.
It's popular with voters, especially Con -> Lab switchers in 2024.
Those who don't support beneficial alignment are the anti growth coalition.
🚨 NEW RESEARCH: This is what the Government's been missing in its plan for growth.A boost to UK GDP of up to 2.2%.How can they get it?With deep alignment with the EU on goods & services. Which would be firmly within Starmer’s Brexit ‘red lines’. 1/6
www.thetimes.com/article/8423...
www.thetimes.com/article/8423...
Research claims EU deal will fuel growth — and Labour is listening
A report says Britain can mend some of the economic damage of Brexit without crossing the red lines set by Keir Starmer
www.thetimes.com
February 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
💥 THIS IS MASSIVE 💥
No other policy or infrastructure project estimates this level of GDP growth over the same time period.
It's within Gvt Red Lines.
It's popular with voters, especially Con -> Lab switchers in 2024.
Those who don't support beneficial alignment are the anti growth coalition.
No other policy or infrastructure project estimates this level of GDP growth over the same time period.
It's within Gvt Red Lines.
It's popular with voters, especially Con -> Lab switchers in 2024.
Those who don't support beneficial alignment are the anti growth coalition.
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Five years on: stuck. New post on my Brexit & Beyond Blog on how the latest news (the 'wobble', PEM, AI, regulatory capacity, Trump etc.) shows there's still no post-Brexit strategy & perhaps none is possible - but UK is still not ready to admit it: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/five...
January 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Five years on: stuck. New post on my Brexit & Beyond Blog on how the latest news (the 'wobble', PEM, AI, regulatory capacity, Trump etc.) shows there's still no post-Brexit strategy & perhaps none is possible - but UK is still not ready to admit it: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/five...
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Bromley Council want to introduce parking charges for disabled Blue Badge holders.
It will isolate some of our most vulnerable residents.
My letter to the Conservative Leader of Bromley Council asking him to stop these callous and ill-thought through plans ⬇️
It will isolate some of our most vulnerable residents.
My letter to the Conservative Leader of Bromley Council asking him to stop these callous and ill-thought through plans ⬇️
January 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Bromley Council want to introduce parking charges for disabled Blue Badge holders.
It will isolate some of our most vulnerable residents.
My letter to the Conservative Leader of Bromley Council asking him to stop these callous and ill-thought through plans ⬇️
It will isolate some of our most vulnerable residents.
My letter to the Conservative Leader of Bromley Council asking him to stop these callous and ill-thought through plans ⬇️
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A great Transport-themed day! Transport Orals with fantastic responses from @heidialexander.bsky.social
& the Labour Team! 🌹
Important discussion with Minister Lilian Greenwood on tackling Blue Badge theft
And met Tanni Grey Thompson on improving accessibility across all transport networks.
& the Labour Team! 🌹
Important discussion with Minister Lilian Greenwood on tackling Blue Badge theft
And met Tanni Grey Thompson on improving accessibility across all transport networks.
January 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A great Transport-themed day! Transport Orals with fantastic responses from @heidialexander.bsky.social
& the Labour Team! 🌹
Important discussion with Minister Lilian Greenwood on tackling Blue Badge theft
And met Tanni Grey Thompson on improving accessibility across all transport networks.
& the Labour Team! 🌹
Important discussion with Minister Lilian Greenwood on tackling Blue Badge theft
And met Tanni Grey Thompson on improving accessibility across all transport networks.
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14 years of Tory decline have left our roads in a disgraceful state
Drivers are left to pay the price in repairs & car insurance premiums
Our Government is taking action to fix our roads with record investment - inc £1.5m additional funding for local roads in Bromley this year!
Drivers are left to pay the price in repairs & car insurance premiums
Our Government is taking action to fix our roads with record investment - inc £1.5m additional funding for local roads in Bromley this year!
January 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
14 years of Tory decline have left our roads in a disgraceful state
Drivers are left to pay the price in repairs & car insurance premiums
Our Government is taking action to fix our roads with record investment - inc £1.5m additional funding for local roads in Bromley this year!
Drivers are left to pay the price in repairs & car insurance premiums
Our Government is taking action to fix our roads with record investment - inc £1.5m additional funding for local roads in Bromley this year!
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💥 It passes!! 💥
The Youth Mobility (EU Countries) Bill has just passed its first reading.
No opposition voiced by the govt. your thousands of emails stopped them shutting it down.
Well done @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social on a superb speech. 👏👏👏
The Youth Mobility (EU Countries) Bill has just passed its first reading.
No opposition voiced by the govt. your thousands of emails stopped them shutting it down.
Well done @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social on a superb speech. 👏👏👏
January 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
💥 It passes!! 💥
The Youth Mobility (EU Countries) Bill has just passed its first reading.
No opposition voiced by the govt. your thousands of emails stopped them shutting it down.
Well done @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social on a superb speech. 👏👏👏
The Youth Mobility (EU Countries) Bill has just passed its first reading.
No opposition voiced by the govt. your thousands of emails stopped them shutting it down.
Well done @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social on a superb speech. 👏👏👏
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… It also costs the taxpayer vast sums in lost revenue as people use stolen Blue Badges to avoid parking charges.
My campaign is calling on Councils to use existing powers to check Badges and enforce fines on those using them illegally. (3/3) More ⬇️
My campaign is calling on Councils to use existing powers to check Badges and enforce fines on those using them illegally. (3/3) More ⬇️
London Blue Badge thefts skyrocket as criminals sell parking permits for £500
Rates of theft of the permits, which show a driver or vehicle passenger is entitled to priority and free parking, have almost quadrupled in the last decade
www.standard.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 2:25 PM
… It also costs the taxpayer vast sums in lost revenue as people use stolen Blue Badges to avoid parking charges.
My campaign is calling on Councils to use existing powers to check Badges and enforce fines on those using them illegally. (3/3) More ⬇️
My campaign is calling on Councils to use existing powers to check Badges and enforce fines on those using them illegally. (3/3) More ⬇️
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… in London alone last year, over 6,000 Blue Badges were stolen.
It has a devastating impact on disabled people, robbing them of their independence & ability to see friends or get to work.
As a disabled MP who’s relied on a Blue Badge I know the lifeline it provides… (2/3)
It has a devastating impact on disabled people, robbing them of their independence & ability to see friends or get to work.
As a disabled MP who’s relied on a Blue Badge I know the lifeline it provides… (2/3)
December 3, 2024 at 2:25 PM
… in London alone last year, over 6,000 Blue Badges were stolen.
It has a devastating impact on disabled people, robbing them of their independence & ability to see friends or get to work.
As a disabled MP who’s relied on a Blue Badge I know the lifeline it provides… (2/3)
It has a devastating impact on disabled people, robbing them of their independence & ability to see friends or get to work.
As a disabled MP who’s relied on a Blue Badge I know the lifeline it provides… (2/3)
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New data today shows Blue Badge theft has more than quadrupled in the past decade, with thousands of disabled people being targeted every year.
Today I’ve launched a campaign to tackle it, and it was great to discuss it with Ed Balls & Susanna Reid on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social this morning…
Today I’ve launched a campaign to tackle it, and it was great to discuss it with Ed Balls & Susanna Reid on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social this morning…
Liam Conlon MP speaking about Blue Badge Fraud on Good Morning Britain
YouTube video by Liam Conlon MP
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:25 PM
New data today shows Blue Badge theft has more than quadrupled in the past decade, with thousands of disabled people being targeted every year.
Today I’ve launched a campaign to tackle it, and it was great to discuss it with Ed Balls & Susanna Reid on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social this morning…
Today I’ve launched a campaign to tackle it, and it was great to discuss it with Ed Balls & Susanna Reid on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social this morning…