BrianinFrance
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· Oct 29
Ending EU free movement a ‘disaster’ for Britain, says Green Party’s Zack Polanski
The party’s new leader calls for the migration pact to be reinstated as he sets out his stall on Brexit.
www.politico.eu
Finally, a politician talking sense...
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
Tied vote in Commons sees bid to join customs union with EU passed to a second reading.
December 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tied vote in Commons sees bid to join customs union with EU passed to a second reading.
Such a travesty that this level of positivity for FOM is not reflected in our representatives in parliament.
Brits want mutual free movement restored 79% of us in a recent Omnisis poll believe we should have FOM to travel & work across Europe (88% after removing ‘don’t know’), and 73% believe, there should be ‘mutual free movement’ (84% after removing ‘don’t know’)
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
‘Mutual free movement’ for UK and EU citizens supported by 84% of Brits, in stunning new poll
Omnisis poll suggests opposition to free movement was based on lack of awareness and the UK government failing to enforce the rules
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Such a travesty that this level of positivity for FOM is not reflected in our representatives in parliament.
European Council president Antonio Costa on Monday rejected any attempt by the United States to meddle in Europe's politics.
~France24
~France24
Antonio Costa says Europe cannot accept US 'threat to interfere'
www.france24.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
European Council president Antonio Costa on Monday rejected any attempt by the United States to meddle in Europe's politics.
~France24
~France24
Labour manifesto:
'Labour is committed to replacing the House of Lords with an alternative second chamber that is more representative of the regions and nations.
...the second chamber of Parliament has become too big'
Labour 2025: Nah, let's stuff some more in, including recycled Tories.
'Labour is committed to replacing the House of Lords with an alternative second chamber that is more representative of the regions and nations.
...the second chamber of Parliament has become too big'
Labour 2025: Nah, let's stuff some more in, including recycled Tories.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Excuse me, what?!
The Conservative Iceland boss to become a Labour Peer?
Whatever happened to abolishing the Lords I wonder?
Hmmmm🤔
Excuse me, what?!
The Conservative Iceland boss to become a Labour Peer?
Whatever happened to abolishing the Lords I wonder?
Hmmmm🤔
Iceland boss Richard Walker to become Labour peer, sources say
The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Labour manifesto:
'Labour is committed to replacing the House of Lords with an alternative second chamber that is more representative of the regions and nations.
...the second chamber of Parliament has become too big'
Labour 2025: Nah, let's stuff some more in, including recycled Tories.
'Labour is committed to replacing the House of Lords with an alternative second chamber that is more representative of the regions and nations.
...the second chamber of Parliament has become too big'
Labour 2025: Nah, let's stuff some more in, including recycled Tories.
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In the last 24hours the @CalaisAppeal fundraiser total has increased THREE TIMES OVER.
Like the Grinch, my heart is growing 3 sizes today ❤️❤️🥹🥹
Thank you so much to the good people sharing & donating - please keep passing it on! Love wins!!
Like the Grinch, my heart is growing 3 sizes today ❤️❤️🥹🥹
Thank you so much to the good people sharing & donating - please keep passing it on! Love wins!!
This year I’m doing something different - I’m only going to talk about this one appeal.
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
December 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
In the last 24hours the @CalaisAppeal fundraiser total has increased THREE TIMES OVER.
Like the Grinch, my heart is growing 3 sizes today ❤️❤️🥹🥹
Thank you so much to the good people sharing & donating - please keep passing it on! Love wins!!
Like the Grinch, my heart is growing 3 sizes today ❤️❤️🥹🥹
Thank you so much to the good people sharing & donating - please keep passing it on! Love wins!!
It is now being reported that Downing Street has played down comments from David Lammy, the deputy prime minister & justice secretary, about the chances of the UK joining a customs union with the EU.
The current occupant of Downing Street seems determined to destroy any chance of the UK recovering.
The current occupant of Downing Street seems determined to destroy any chance of the UK recovering.
December 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It is now being reported that Downing Street has played down comments from David Lammy, the deputy prime minister & justice secretary, about the chances of the UK joining a customs union with the EU.
The current occupant of Downing Street seems determined to destroy any chance of the UK recovering.
The current occupant of Downing Street seems determined to destroy any chance of the UK recovering.
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There it is - EU Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act (for deceptive blue ticks, also ad repository, researchers access issues) - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
For the legal background, see my thread (starting with my pinned tweet)
For the legal background, see my thread (starting with my pinned tweet)
Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act
Today, the Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
ec.europa.eu
December 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
There it is - EU Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act (for deceptive blue ticks, also ad repository, researchers access issues) - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
For the legal background, see my thread (starting with my pinned tweet)
For the legal background, see my thread (starting with my pinned tweet)
We have got to the point now where 'Lammy states the bleeding' obvious' is a headline.
Don't worry though, he added: 'Rejoining the customs union was not currently government policy'.
Don't worry though, he added: 'Rejoining the customs union was not currently government policy'.
Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy
Deputy PM joins growing chorus of support in Labour to undo Brexit
www.independent.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
We have got to the point now where 'Lammy states the bleeding' obvious' is a headline.
Don't worry though, he added: 'Rejoining the customs union was not currently government policy'.
Don't worry though, he added: 'Rejoining the customs union was not currently government policy'.
Reposted by BrianinFrance
Finally someone says it.
Daisy Cooper, "In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker that arrived on a boat"
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
December 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Finally someone says it.
"Starmer rules out rejoining EU customs union but..."
There is no 'but' that makes any sense.
There is no 'but' that makes any sense.
Starmer rules out rejoining EU customs union but steps up ‘reset’ efforts
UK prime minister has given two speeches this week promising closer ties with Brussels
www.ft.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"Starmer rules out rejoining EU customs union but..."
There is no 'but' that makes any sense.
There is no 'but' that makes any sense.
There are none so blind as those that will not see...
Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure, says The Telegraph.
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Access Restricted
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
There are none so blind as those that will not see...
UK is plagued with politicians too scared to speak the truth.
After 9 years we are only now seeing timid admissions that Brexit has not been good.
We need to hear politicians say that Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster and it must be addressed now.
1/2
After 9 years we are only now seeing timid admissions that Brexit has not been good.
We need to hear politicians say that Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster and it must be addressed now.
1/2
November 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
UK is plagued with politicians too scared to speak the truth.
After 9 years we are only now seeing timid admissions that Brexit has not been good.
We need to hear politicians say that Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster and it must be addressed now.
1/2
After 9 years we are only now seeing timid admissions that Brexit has not been good.
We need to hear politicians say that Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster and it must be addressed now.
1/2
Shabana Mahmood clearly has no morals or empathy, which is presumably why Starmer chose her for Home Secretary.
The UK has, by any measure, totally lost its way, morally, culturally and financially.
The UK has, by any measure, totally lost its way, morally, culturally and financially.
Shabana Mahmood said this month that her migration policies are a "moral mission".
Where is the morality in blocking an eight-year-old girl made destitute by a Hurricane from coming to the UK to join her parents?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Where is the morality in blocking an eight-year-old girl made destitute by a Hurricane from coming to the UK to join her parents?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK rejects visa for girl left destitute in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa
Lati-Yana Brown’s parents had asked for application to be expedited so she could join them in UK after house ruined
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Shabana Mahmood clearly has no morals or empathy, which is presumably why Starmer chose her for Home Secretary.
The UK has, by any measure, totally lost its way, morally, culturally and financially.
The UK has, by any measure, totally lost its way, morally, culturally and financially.
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A brief reminder that everyone should leave X and let that heil hole rot away as it deserves to
Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation
Study finds that a week of political content can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A brief reminder that everyone should leave X and let that heil hole rot away as it deserves to
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The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
'Bolsonaro, 70, was in September convicted over a scheme to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after the 2022 elections that included a plot to kill the veteran leftist'.
Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals.
www.france24.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
'Bolsonaro, 70, was in September convicted over a scheme to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after the 2022 elections that included a plot to kill the veteran leftist'.
When did Black Friday turn into Black November? 🤷
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
When did Black Friday turn into Black November? 🤷
Trump says 'something good just may be happening'
His resignation?
His resignation?
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Trump says 'something good just may be happening'
His resignation?
His resignation?
Bloomberg's: 'Trump proposed a 28-point plan for a ceasefire' starts on the wrong foot.
More accurately: 'Trump forwarded a Russian 28-point plan for the capitulation of Ukraine'.
More accurately: 'Trump forwarded a Russian 28-point plan for the capitulation of Ukraine'.
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Bloomberg's: 'Trump proposed a 28-point plan for a ceasefire' starts on the wrong foot.
More accurately: 'Trump forwarded a Russian 28-point plan for the capitulation of Ukraine'.
More accurately: 'Trump forwarded a Russian 28-point plan for the capitulation of Ukraine'.
The incredible lack of humanity displayed by those with the power to do something about this intolerable situation is despicable.
Today is the 4th anniversary of the worst ever tragedy in the Channel.
At least 27 men, women & children drowned in the freezing water, & 4 more have never been found.
Since then, neither we nor the French have done a thing to offer people in this situation with real solutions.
At least 27 men, women & children drowned in the freezing water, & 4 more have never been found.
Since then, neither we nor the French have done a thing to offer people in this situation with real solutions.
November 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The incredible lack of humanity displayed by those with the power to do something about this intolerable situation is despicable.
Frankly, anyone other than Starmer, who can:
show leadership
stop appeasing Trump
stop claiming to be able to make Brexit work
stop saying 'never rejoining EU in my lifetime'
stop vilifying immigrants
stop mimicking RefUK
That would be a start.
show leadership
stop appeasing Trump
stop claiming to be able to make Brexit work
stop saying 'never rejoining EU in my lifetime'
stop vilifying immigrants
stop mimicking RefUK
That would be a start.
54% of Labour members say Keir Starmer should go before the general election, with more than half saying either Burnham or Rayner should replace him
November 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Frankly, anyone other than Starmer, who can:
show leadership
stop appeasing Trump
stop claiming to be able to make Brexit work
stop saying 'never rejoining EU in my lifetime'
stop vilifying immigrants
stop mimicking RefUK
That would be a start.
show leadership
stop appeasing Trump
stop claiming to be able to make Brexit work
stop saying 'never rejoining EU in my lifetime'
stop vilifying immigrants
stop mimicking RefUK
That would be a start.
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Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
Reposted by BrianinFrance
One might say Farage is not a good judge of character?
Or even worse, maybe he is?
Or even worse, maybe he is?
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
One might say Farage is not a good judge of character?
Or even worse, maybe he is?
Or even worse, maybe he is?
Reposted by BrianinFrance
Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Russia Report now please...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in jail for taking bribes as part of a pro-Russia influence campaign
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Russia Report now please...