David Hutchings 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺🔶
@davidhutchings.bsky.social
Professor of Optical and Quantum Electronics @uofglasgow.bsky.social
@scotlibdems.org.uk #LibDem
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#ProEU #Rejoin #RejoinEU
@scotlibdems.org.uk #LibDem
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#ProEU #Rejoin #RejoinEU
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The Government has deliberately turned its back on the single most effective step it could take to kick-start growth and fill the £90 billion Brexit-shaped hole in the public finances.
We need a new Customs Union with the EU to get our economy growing.
We need a new Customs Union with the EU to get our economy growing.
November 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Government has deliberately turned its back on the single most effective step it could take to kick-start growth and fill the £90 billion Brexit-shaped hole in the public finances.
We need a new Customs Union with the EU to get our economy growing.
We need a new Customs Union with the EU to get our economy growing.
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Nigel Farage on Russia Today before the 2014 European Elections talking about the European Union:
"They are fanatical and, and I believe the most dangerous people we've seen in Europe for 70 years."
Make of this what you will.
"They are fanatical and, and I believe the most dangerous people we've seen in Europe for 70 years."
Make of this what you will.
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Nigel Farage on Russia Today before the 2014 European Elections talking about the European Union:
"They are fanatical and, and I believe the most dangerous people we've seen in Europe for 70 years."
Make of this what you will.
"They are fanatical and, and I believe the most dangerous people we've seen in Europe for 70 years."
Make of this what you will.
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What we're seeing with all this new data is that the Brexit damage is only getting worse as time goes on. Companies aren't "adjusting". They're either leaving, downscaling or going under. From manufacturing to services to culture to farming & fishing, the decline is snowballing rhe longer we're out.
New analysis by the politically neutral House of Commons library says that Brexit:
- cost the average Briton between £2,700 and £3,700
- lost the Treasury up to £90bn a year tax revenue.
Rachel Reeves budget options could have been very different!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
- cost the average Briton between £2,700 and £3,700
- lost the Treasury up to £90bn a year tax revenue.
Rachel Reeves budget options could have been very different!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit costing UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenue , new analysis shows
Exclusive: Britons also up to £3,700 worse off, leading to calls for the Labour government to improve relations with the EU
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
What we're seeing with all this new data is that the Brexit damage is only getting worse as time goes on. Companies aren't "adjusting". They're either leaving, downscaling or going under. From manufacturing to services to culture to farming & fishing, the decline is snowballing rhe longer we're out.
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How Farage feels about Putin: in his own words | LBC
YouTube video by LBC
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November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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I'm wearing red today in support of the thousands of teachers in Scotland without a permanent contract, as part of a day of solidarity organised by the EIS union.
November 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I'm wearing red today in support of the thousands of teachers in Scotland without a permanent contract, as part of a day of solidarity organised by the EIS union.
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If Labour are willing to bin their manifesto pledges on tax rises, why not on Brexit?
That would win them far, far more votes than raising taxes ever will. Indeed, tax rises are likely to crater their weak support even further.
What's so magical about Brexit that it must remain untouchable?
That would win them far, far more votes than raising taxes ever will. Indeed, tax rises are likely to crater their weak support even further.
What's so magical about Brexit that it must remain untouchable?
November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
If Labour are willing to bin their manifesto pledges on tax rises, why not on Brexit?
That would win them far, far more votes than raising taxes ever will. Indeed, tax rises are likely to crater their weak support even further.
What's so magical about Brexit that it must remain untouchable?
That would win them far, far more votes than raising taxes ever will. Indeed, tax rises are likely to crater their weak support even further.
What's so magical about Brexit that it must remain untouchable?
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Research from @RSPCA_Official has shown that 66% of animals are negatively impacted by private firework displays.
Help Quieten the Noise by considering attending organised events this fireworks season.
Find out more: buff.ly/Q6p1MPH
#BeAKindSpark
Help Quieten the Noise by considering attending organised events this fireworks season.
Find out more: buff.ly/Q6p1MPH
#BeAKindSpark
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Research from @RSPCA_Official has shown that 66% of animals are negatively impacted by private firework displays.
Help Quieten the Noise by considering attending organised events this fireworks season.
Find out more: buff.ly/Q6p1MPH
#BeAKindSpark
Help Quieten the Noise by considering attending organised events this fireworks season.
Find out more: buff.ly/Q6p1MPH
#BeAKindSpark
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With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
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“He’s absolutely right about the botched (Brexit) deal of the last government, the damage that’s done to our economy and we’re just seeing some of the figures coming through in relation to that. That’s one of the factors behind how they crashed the economy”
Keir Starmer #PMQs
Keir Starmer #PMQs
October 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
“He’s absolutely right about the botched (Brexit) deal of the last government, the damage that’s done to our economy and we’re just seeing some of the figures coming through in relation to that. That’s one of the factors behind how they crashed the economy”
Keir Starmer #PMQs
Keir Starmer #PMQs
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"Immigration cases only take up a small part of the court's work. That's because domestic courts do such a good job in interpreting the law there's little the ECHR can improve on. It has has only heard 29 deportation cases from the UK, and in 16 of them it was found rhe deportations could go ahead."
ECtHR 'more necessary and relevant' now, says outgoing UK judge
Leading silk says he 'hardly recognises' the good work of the ECHR from recent criticism of Strasbourg court.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
"Immigration cases only take up a small part of the court's work. That's because domestic courts do such a good job in interpreting the law there's little the ECHR can improve on. It has has only heard 29 deportation cases from the UK, and in 16 of them it was found rhe deportations could go ahead."
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Since 1980, the ECHR has heard just 29 UK immigrant deportation case, and the UK won 16 of them. Quitting will make no material difference to immigration, just weaken protections for absolutely everybody in this country. But Farage and the Tories know that.
October 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Since 1980, the ECHR has heard just 29 UK immigrant deportation case, and the UK won 16 of them. Quitting will make no material difference to immigration, just weaken protections for absolutely everybody in this country. But Farage and the Tories know that.
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Sometimes I think about how from 1935-1975ish, Bell Labs produced an insane amount of revolutionary science and technology, including 11 Nobel Prizes, the transistor, UNIX, C, the laser, the solar cell, information theory, etc. The secret? Provide scientists with ample, steady, no-strings funding.
sites.stat.columbia.edu
October 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Sometimes I think about how from 1935-1975ish, Bell Labs produced an insane amount of revolutionary science and technology, including 11 Nobel Prizes, the transistor, UNIX, C, the laser, the solar cell, information theory, etc. The secret? Provide scientists with ample, steady, no-strings funding.
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem
Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...
bylinetimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
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Andrew Lewin has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain stayed in the EU
Brexit to blame for Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes, Labour MP claims
Andrew Lewin has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain stayed in the EU
www.independent.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Andrew Lewin has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain stayed in the EU
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system
It only takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
September 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
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Trudeau named not reforming the voting system as his big regret. Starmer shouldn't repeat his mistake.
The stakes are now much higher than just who wins the next election.
When there's such a disconnect between how people vote and who wins seats, trust in democracy is at risk.
The stakes are now much higher than just who wins the next election.
When there's such a disconnect between how people vote and who wins seats, trust in democracy is at risk.
September 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Trudeau named not reforming the voting system as his big regret. Starmer shouldn't repeat his mistake.
The stakes are now much higher than just who wins the next election.
When there's such a disconnect between how people vote and who wins seats, trust in democracy is at risk.
The stakes are now much higher than just who wins the next election.
When there's such a disconnect between how people vote and who wins seats, trust in democracy is at risk.
What an absolute contrast I've seen in the last couple of days. I've been at an event in a fintech company and experienced such a cospoliran interaction with enthusiastic staff from all around the world, hearing about their family pets in their home countries.
September 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
What an absolute contrast I've seen in the last couple of days. I've been at an event in a fintech company and experienced such a cospoliran interaction with enthusiastic staff from all around the world, hearing about their family pets in their home countries.
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Hello Cabinet Office. Perhaps it's time to update your answer to my question?
September 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Hello Cabinet Office. Perhaps it's time to update your answer to my question?
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You use the Facts to beat the hate.
September 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
You use the Facts to beat the hate.
A ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward
www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference
APPG for Fair Elections
www.fairelections.uk
September 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward
www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
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Keir Starmer’s legacy could be electoral reform – or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee
Keir Starmer’s legacy could be electoral reform – or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee
MPs are voting to get rid of first past the post in mayoral elections. Doing the same at a national level would be an antidote to Reform UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Keir Starmer’s legacy could be electoral reform – or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee
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The networked evil that brought us Farage’s, Putin pleasing, Brexit: Here is the missing clip in which Farage confirms that Brexit would not have been possible without Bannon, Breitbart and by implication Cambridge Analyitica’s “help.”
August 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The networked evil that brought us Farage’s, Putin pleasing, Brexit: Here is the missing clip in which Farage confirms that Brexit would not have been possible without Bannon, Breitbart and by implication Cambridge Analyitica’s “help.”
Universities scramble to fill places amid funding crisis share.google/xHpkbuSzaM51...
Universities scramble to fill places amid funding crisis
International students saw the highest rise in their overall offer rate
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July 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Universities scramble to fill places amid funding crisis share.google/xHpkbuSzaM51...