Cambridge for Europe
@cambsforeurope.bsky.social
Cambridge for Europe is a cross-party, collaborative group campaigning to secure the UK’s place in Europe, and for the UK to rejoin the EU.
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Protect the ECHR, so it continues to protect us!
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was established by the UK and other European states as a backstop protecting human rights, it underpins Northern Ireland's Good Friday agreement, defend it!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was established by the UK and other European states as a backstop protecting human rights, it underpins Northern Ireland's Good Friday agreement, defend it!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...
It seems that the brazen nature of Witkoff's shilling for the Kremlin is too much for even Republican politicians to ignore.
But they should be demanding more than for a flunky to be fired, they should be demanding the impeachment of their autocratic President.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
But they should be demanding more than for a flunky to be fired, they should be demanding the impeachment of their autocratic President.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
It seems that the brazen nature of Witkoff's shilling for the Kremlin is too much for even Republican politicians to ignore.
But they should be demanding more than for a flunky to be fired, they should be demanding the impeachment of their autocratic President.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
But they should be demanding more than for a flunky to be fired, they should be demanding the impeachment of their autocratic President.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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It’s not that complicated, people.
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It’s not that complicated, people.
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The OBR could not be clearer today. Weak growth is tied to Brexit, which they now expect will leave UK trade 15% smaller in the long term.
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The OBR could not be clearer today. Weak growth is tied to Brexit, which they now expect will leave UK trade 15% smaller in the long term.
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The OBR is clear that the UK’s trade slump is being made worse by Brexit, which continues to drag on growth at the very moment we need the opposite.
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The OBR is clear that the UK’s trade slump is being made worse by Brexit, which continues to drag on growth at the very moment we need the opposite.
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As the Budget concludes, Sir John Major's words are more relevant than ever. Both the Labour Government and Conservative opposition are being wretchedly timid in their policy aspirations. They must confront the consequences of Brexit if they want to prevent further damage.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As the Budget concludes, Sir John Major's words are more relevant than ever. Both the Labour Government and Conservative opposition are being wretchedly timid in their policy aspirations. They must confront the consequences of Brexit if they want to prevent further damage.
Well, that's the end of the Witkoff farce.
Once again we're reminded that the way to secure the freedom of Ukraine and the security of Europe is for Russia to be defeated.
With a faltering economy Russia can be defeated.
Tougher sanctions and more financial & military support for Ukraine. Now!
Once again we're reminded that the way to secure the freedom of Ukraine and the security of Europe is for Russia to be defeated.
With a faltering economy Russia can be defeated.
Tougher sanctions and more financial & military support for Ukraine. Now!
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated there can be no talk of concessions or backing down from key objectives in the so-called "special military operation." A clear signal that Moscow isn't planning to shift its course anytime soon.
November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Well, that's the end of the Witkoff farce.
Once again we're reminded that the way to secure the freedom of Ukraine and the security of Europe is for Russia to be defeated.
With a faltering economy Russia can be defeated.
Tougher sanctions and more financial & military support for Ukraine. Now!
Once again we're reminded that the way to secure the freedom of Ukraine and the security of Europe is for Russia to be defeated.
With a faltering economy Russia can be defeated.
Tougher sanctions and more financial & military support for Ukraine. Now!
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🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
"The problem of Britain’s future relationship with the EU can’t be reduced to technical adjustments and border mechanisms when the whole geopolitical order is in tumultuous flux. "
Exactly @rafaelbehr.bsky.social, UK govt must set out a real vision for the UK's European future to make progress.
Exactly @rafaelbehr.bsky.social, UK govt must set out a real vision for the UK's European future to make progress.
On budget, Brexit and UK politics paddling in the shallow end of a problem that goes way deeper than just tax rises. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves has many problems. She’s realising that her Brexit bind may be the biggest of all | Rafael Behr
Brutal economic realities are prompting a shift in Labour’s tone on Europe. But will it dare tell the whole truth about Britain’s predicament, asks Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"The problem of Britain’s future relationship with the EU can’t be reduced to technical adjustments and border mechanisms when the whole geopolitical order is in tumultuous flux. "
Exactly @rafaelbehr.bsky.social, UK govt must set out a real vision for the UK's European future to make progress.
Exactly @rafaelbehr.bsky.social, UK govt must set out a real vision for the UK's European future to make progress.
Can we get this petition past 100,000 signatures this week?
Let's try!
The USA isn't the only democracy being undermined by Russian money and agents.
We need a full investigation into the extent of Russia's interference in Brexit and UK elections.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Let's try!
The USA isn't the only democracy being undermined by Russian money and agents.
We need a full investigation into the extent of Russia's interference in Brexit and UK elections.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Can we get this petition past 100,000 signatures this week?
Let's try!
The USA isn't the only democracy being undermined by Russian money and agents.
We need a full investigation into the extent of Russia's interference in Brexit and UK elections.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Let's try!
The USA isn't the only democracy being undermined by Russian money and agents.
We need a full investigation into the extent of Russia's interference in Brexit and UK elections.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
This must end any remaining doubt about the true motivations of Trump's "peace" envoy.
Bloomberg has obtained a transcript of a phone call in which Witkoff advised the Russian government on how to pitch the strongy pro-Kremlin so-called "peace plan" to Trump.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bloomberg has obtained a transcript of a phone call in which Witkoff advised the Russian government on how to pitch the strongy pro-Kremlin so-called "peace plan" to Trump.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukra...
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This must end any remaining doubt about the true motivations of Trump's "peace" envoy.
Bloomberg has obtained a transcript of a phone call in which Witkoff advised the Russian government on how to pitch the strongy pro-Kremlin so-called "peace plan" to Trump.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bloomberg has obtained a transcript of a phone call in which Witkoff advised the Russian government on how to pitch the strongy pro-Kremlin so-called "peace plan" to Trump.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The idea that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could do anything "in good faith" is frankly, risible.
Hopefully the revised proposal defends Ukraine's sovereignty and Europe's security.
Putin will likely reject it, in which case Russia must be squeezed some more.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Hopefully the revised proposal defends Ukraine's sovereignty and Europe's security.
Putin will likely reject it, in which case Russia must be squeezed some more.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
How the U.S. Drafted a Russia-Friendly Peace Plan for Ukraine
Crucial input from a Kremlin confidant influenced the document that for a week roiled relations among the U.S., Ukraine and Europe.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The idea that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could do anything "in good faith" is frankly, risible.
Hopefully the revised proposal defends Ukraine's sovereignty and Europe's security.
Putin will likely reject it, in which case Russia must be squeezed some more.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Hopefully the revised proposal defends Ukraine's sovereignty and Europe's security.
Putin will likely reject it, in which case Russia must be squeezed some more.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
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Because people *still* don’t understand that overseas students subsidise home students. This is punishing everyone involved.
With Rachel Reeves reportedly set to apply a new tax on tuition fees paid by overseas students, most Britons support such a move at the previously mooted level of 6%
Support: 57%
Oppose: 18%
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
Support: 57%
Oppose: 18%
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Because people *still* don’t understand that overseas students subsidise home students. This is punishing everyone involved.
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin’s terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
Trump's peace plan undermines not only Ukraine's security but also Europe's, experts warn
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin’s terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's...
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin’s terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
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🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
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We can’t leave #Farage & #ReformUK to “investigate” Russian influence in their own party!
Leeds Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social has written to @metro.co.uk urging #Starmer to back a public inquiry.
There's a petition you can sign calling for this, too: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Leeds Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social has written to @metro.co.uk urging #Starmer to back a public inquiry.
There's a petition you can sign calling for this, too: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
We can’t leave #Farage & #ReformUK to “investigate” Russian influence in their own party!
Leeds Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social has written to @metro.co.uk urging #Starmer to back a public inquiry.
There's a petition you can sign calling for this, too: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Leeds Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social has written to @metro.co.uk urging #Starmer to back a public inquiry.
There's a petition you can sign calling for this, too: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Just minutes after three people were violently and arbitrarily arrested, Georgian protesters kept marching and sang the national anthem of Georgia, followed by the European Anthem.
Day 362 of uninterrupted protests. 🇬🇪
Day 362 of uninterrupted protests. 🇬🇪
November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Just minutes after three people were violently and arbitrarily arrested, Georgian protesters kept marching and sang the national anthem of Georgia, followed by the European Anthem.
Day 362 of uninterrupted protests. 🇬🇪
Day 362 of uninterrupted protests. 🇬🇪
UK Govt's treatment of refugees is appalling.
Which knuckle-draggers did they focus-group to come up with it?
If somebody with refugee status is contributing to and participating in our society after 5 years they should be given ILR.
There's nothing an extra 15 years of insecurity can prove!
Which knuckle-draggers did they focus-group to come up with it?
If somebody with refugee status is contributing to and participating in our society after 5 years they should be given ILR.
There's nothing an extra 15 years of insecurity can prove!
At least 160,000 people have been granted refugee status over the past five years. It now seems they are intended to be caught by the Government’s plans to make refugees wait up to 20 years for settlement - even for those just months away from ILR
www.thetimes.com/article/6f83...
www.thetimes.com/article/6f83...
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
UK Govt's treatment of refugees is appalling.
Which knuckle-draggers did they focus-group to come up with it?
If somebody with refugee status is contributing to and participating in our society after 5 years they should be given ILR.
There's nothing an extra 15 years of insecurity can prove!
Which knuckle-draggers did they focus-group to come up with it?
If somebody with refugee status is contributing to and participating in our society after 5 years they should be given ILR.
There's nothing an extra 15 years of insecurity can prove!
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Toby Young, self-appointed king of free speech, is speaking in Hungary tomorrow about UK “censorship”.
He’ll be addressing a group funded by Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime, which has seized control of the country’s media, judiciary, and routinely harasses its critics
He’ll be addressing a group funded by Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime, which has seized control of the country’s media, judiciary, and routinely harasses its critics
Toby Young to Address Orbán-Backed Group on UK ‘Censorship’
Conservative peer and right-wing commentator Toby Young is due to deliver a talk tomorrow (25 November) at the in-house think tank of Hungarian autocrat Viktor Orbán. Young is being interviewed by Mat...
www.desmog.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Toby Young, self-appointed king of free speech, is speaking in Hungary tomorrow about UK “censorship”.
He’ll be addressing a group funded by Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime, which has seized control of the country’s media, judiciary, and routinely harasses its critics
He’ll be addressing a group funded by Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime, which has seized control of the country’s media, judiciary, and routinely harasses its critics