@blayneydeborah.bsky.social
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“on article 8 of the ECHR in particular the right to family life ..we want to constrain in legislation the way that that is applied in immigration cases” Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood tells Sky’s Trevor Philips
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
November 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
“on article 8 of the ECHR in particular the right to family life ..we want to constrain in legislation the way that that is applied in immigration cases” Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood tells Sky’s Trevor Philips
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
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Helpful list of some of the people who, or whose families, Shabana Mahmood thinks should only have been allowed to stay temporarily
Famous Refugees
Famous or not, refugees bring much more than their belongings with them to their new countries.
Here's a list of public figures you might not know were
refugeeweek.org.uk
November 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Helpful list of some of the people who, or whose families, Shabana Mahmood thinks should only have been allowed to stay temporarily
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For Shabana Mahmood to attack some of the most cruelly treated people in the world as having won a "golden ticket" because they manage to get to and claim asylum in Britain is unforgiveable.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
November 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
For Shabana Mahmood to attack some of the most cruelly treated people in the world as having won a "golden ticket" because they manage to get to and claim asylum in Britain is unforgiveable.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
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Shabana Mahmood on the BBC this morning talking about desperate people fleeing war and persecution as being given a "golden ticket" and "handouts" and saying she's got a "moral mission" to take them away from them
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Shabana Mahmood and the Politics of Extortion
Labour's strategy of telling its supporters to back Reform-style policies, or get a Reform Government, is the politics of the protection racket and it is not going to work
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Shabana Mahmood on the BBC this morning talking about desperate people fleeing war and persecution as being given a "golden ticket" and "handouts" and saying she's got a "moral mission" to take them away from them
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
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2015 Shabana Mahmood really needs to have a word with 2025 Shabana Mahmood
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
2015 Shabana Mahmood really needs to have a word with 2025 Shabana Mahmood
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Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
The ‘othering’ of human rights and the agenda underlying calls for UK withdrawal from the ECHR
A recent conference marking the 75th anniversary anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights provided a sobering opportunity for reflection on possible trajectories of human rights prote…
publiclawforeveryone.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
New post
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
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This was a diagram illustrating a piece I wrote in @prospectmagazine.co.uk in January 2024. Some faces have since changed but you get the general gist …
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This was a diagram illustrating a piece I wrote in @prospectmagazine.co.uk in January 2024. Some faces have since changed but you get the general gist …
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Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
How the government captured the BBC
A right-wing cabal, largely unaccountable, is waging war on the principles that made our public broadcaster great. It must not succeed
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
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Zohran Mamdani’s win as New York Mayor shows that America can still be a land of opportunity
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
Zohran Mamdani’s win as New York Mayor shows that America can still be a land of opportunity | USAPP
Mamdani’s election victory is more than a political upset; it marks a generational and cultural shift in American politics
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Zohran Mamdani’s win as New York Mayor shows that America can still be a land of opportunity
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
Musk on Mamdani!!
Made my day!! 🤣
Made my day!! 🤣
November 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Musk on Mamdani!!
Made my day!! 🤣
Made my day!! 🤣
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When pressed on his claim that Mamdani is a ‘charismatic swindler’ Musk eventually has to settle for just ‘charismatic’
November 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
When pressed on his claim that Mamdani is a ‘charismatic swindler’ Musk eventually has to settle for just ‘charismatic’
When pressed on his claim that Mamdani is a ‘charismatic swindler’ Musk eventually has to settle for just ‘charismatic’
lmao
November 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Drives me mad that people talk about Danish immigration policy as a *political* success without bothering to look at the polls.
Aside from the crucial voting system difference, the Social Democrats over this period have haemorrhaged votes to progressive parties and are currently on course for their worst result in 110yrs, while the Green Left are set for their best ever.
The Danish People's Party are currently gaining.
The Danish People's Party are currently gaining.
what are the odds that the people in Downing Street briefing this out would also break out in hives at the mere mention of proportional representation?
November 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Drives me mad that people talk about Danish immigration policy as a *political* success without bothering to look at the polls.
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This is a must listen not only for political scientists, but especially for journalists and politicians. @valentimvicente.bsky.social book on the normalization of the radical right is one of the FT's book of the year 2024.
Podcast alert 🧵🚨 In the seventh episode of our podcast, @vikburgi.bsky.social and I talk to @valentimvicente.bsky.social about the normalization of the radical right and the role of social norms.
open.spotify.com/episode/5TD8...
open.spotify.com/episode/5TD8...
Episode 7: Vicente Valentim on the Normalization of the Far Right
Political Science? No problem et al.! · Episode
open.spotify.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:19 AM
This is a must listen not only for political scientists, but especially for journalists and politicians. @valentimvicente.bsky.social book on the normalization of the radical right is one of the FT's book of the year 2024.
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As predicted, the EU is ready to dismantle its Digital Rulebook as it did with the Green Deal.
It does so upon US administration’s demand and under Big Tech pressure.
It’s a self-inflicted political decision putting the EU on a deregulatory turn on.ft.com/47vqFOl
It does so upon US administration’s demand and under Big Tech pressure.
It’s a self-inflicted political decision putting the EU on a deregulatory turn on.ft.com/47vqFOl
EU weighs pausing parts of landmark AI act in face of US and Big Tech pressure
Brussels is set to water down part of its strict digital rule book as it aims to make bloc more competitive
on.ft.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM
As predicted, the EU is ready to dismantle its Digital Rulebook as it did with the Green Deal.
It does so upon US administration’s demand and under Big Tech pressure.
It’s a self-inflicted political decision putting the EU on a deregulatory turn on.ft.com/47vqFOl
It does so upon US administration’s demand and under Big Tech pressure.
It’s a self-inflicted political decision putting the EU on a deregulatory turn on.ft.com/47vqFOl
As with Brexit,
arguing against ongoing participation in a set of international arrangements is one thing...the harder question is what those adopting such a position are arguing for. The trite answer, of course, is: ‘withdrawal from the ECHR’. But that merely invites the question: ‘And then what?'
arguing against ongoing participation in a set of international arrangements is one thing...the harder question is what those adopting such a position are arguing for. The trite answer, of course, is: ‘withdrawal from the ECHR’. But that merely invites the question: ‘And then what?'
New post
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
The ‘othering’ of human rights and the agenda underlying calls for UK withdrawal from the ECHR
A recent conference marking the 75th anniversary anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights provided a sobering opportunity for reflection on possible trajectories of human rights prote…
publiclawforeveryone.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
As with Brexit,
arguing against ongoing participation in a set of international arrangements is one thing...the harder question is what those adopting such a position are arguing for. The trite answer, of course, is: ‘withdrawal from the ECHR’. But that merely invites the question: ‘And then what?'
arguing against ongoing participation in a set of international arrangements is one thing...the harder question is what those adopting such a position are arguing for. The trite answer, of course, is: ‘withdrawal from the ECHR’. But that merely invites the question: ‘And then what?'
Legal expert:
‘bringing facts to a vibe fight’ on ECHR withdrawal!
'nationalistic antagonism..can be seen as the Trojan horse it undoubtedly is, and revealing a deeper antipathy to the very notion of enforceable human rights that impose meaningful constraints on majoritarian political institutions.'
‘bringing facts to a vibe fight’ on ECHR withdrawal!
'nationalistic antagonism..can be seen as the Trojan horse it undoubtedly is, and revealing a deeper antipathy to the very notion of enforceable human rights that impose meaningful constraints on majoritarian political institutions.'
New post
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
The ‘othering’ of human rights and the agenda underlying calls for UK withdrawal from the ECHR
A recent conference marking the 75th anniversary anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights provided a sobering opportunity for reflection on possible trajectories of human rights prote…
publiclawforeveryone.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Legal expert:
‘bringing facts to a vibe fight’ on ECHR withdrawal!
'nationalistic antagonism..can be seen as the Trojan horse it undoubtedly is, and revealing a deeper antipathy to the very notion of enforceable human rights that impose meaningful constraints on majoritarian political institutions.'
‘bringing facts to a vibe fight’ on ECHR withdrawal!
'nationalistic antagonism..can be seen as the Trojan horse it undoubtedly is, and revealing a deeper antipathy to the very notion of enforceable human rights that impose meaningful constraints on majoritarian political institutions.'
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Even among those who forget/forgive - Any/every Streeting rival can use Starmer’s faux conversion and Streeting’s past stances as a stick to beat him with in the campaign. “Don’t be fooled again” taglines, Streeting in Starmer’s pocket images etc etc…
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Even among those who forget/forgive - Any/every Streeting rival can use Starmer’s faux conversion and Streeting’s past stances as a stick to beat him with in the campaign. “Don’t be fooled again” taglines, Streeting in Starmer’s pocket images etc etc…
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Starmer successfully using this ploy - pander to the left, then ignore them - will make it much harder for Streeting to pull off the same trick. Members are high information and engagement electorate, with long memories, and Streeting’s past stances are hardly a secret
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Starmer successfully using this ploy - pander to the left, then ignore them - will make it much harder for Streeting to pull off the same trick. Members are high information and engagement electorate, with long memories, and Streeting’s past stances are hardly a secret
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@news.sky.com
'HOW ELON MUSK IS BOOSTING THE BRITISH RIGHT
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does.'
'HOW ELON MUSK IS BOOSTING THE BRITISH RIGHT
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does.'
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
@news.sky.com
'HOW ELON MUSK IS BOOSTING THE BRITISH RIGHT
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does.'
'HOW ELON MUSK IS BOOSTING THE BRITISH RIGHT
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does.'
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🚨🚨 The UK has become too dependent on #Musk and his Space X company for the success of its space programme, and must urgently seek greater independence from it in order to stop the “politicisation” of these services , a new Parliamentary report has warned. bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...
The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report
The UK's infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could 'politicise' our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🚨🚨 The UK has become too dependent on #Musk and his Space X company for the success of its space programme, and must urgently seek greater independence from it in order to stop the “politicisation” of these services , a new Parliamentary report has warned. bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...