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Let's not bring demographics into politics, why bring in real life when we can just pretend we don't have ageing populations...
Particularly important to forget the gap between Brexit expectation and reality on that front.
www.ft.com/content/8bfd...
Particularly important to forget the gap between Brexit expectation and reality on that front.
www.ft.com/content/8bfd...
Rich economies will need foreign workers to fuel growth, policymakers warn
Central bankers say low birth rates in world’s largest economies pose threat to productivity and prices
www.ft.com
August 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Let's not bring demographics into politics, why bring in real life when we can just pretend we don't have ageing populations...
Particularly important to forget the gap between Brexit expectation and reality on that front.
www.ft.com/content/8bfd...
Particularly important to forget the gap between Brexit expectation and reality on that front.
www.ft.com/content/8bfd...
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Big Gaza event on October 15, at The Stand in Glasgow. Peter Oborne on his new book Complicit, about UK complicity in Israel's destruction of Gaza. All proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. @ScotNational www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
The UK, Gaza and the Media: In conversation with Peter Oborne - The Stand Comedy Club
Join leading political journalist Peter Oborne as he discusses his explosive new book Complicit, in conversation with The National editor Laura Webster.Oborn...
www.thestand.co.uk
August 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Big Gaza event on October 15, at The Stand in Glasgow. Peter Oborne on his new book Complicit, about UK complicity in Israel's destruction of Gaza. All proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. @ScotNational www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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We need to stand up for #Palestine
Big Gaza event on October 15, at The Stand in Glasgow. Peter Oborne on his new book Complicit, about UK complicity in Israel's destruction of Gaza. All proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. @ScotNational www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
The UK, Gaza and the Media: In conversation with Peter Oborne - The Stand Comedy Club
Join leading political journalist Peter Oborne as he discusses his explosive new book Complicit, in conversation with The National editor Laura Webster.Oborn...
www.thestand.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We need to stand up for #Palestine
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Half of Brits want another EU referendum in five years - as Brexit support slumps
A new poll of more than 2,000 people found 29% of Brits would vote to leave the EU if the Brexit vote was repeated, compared to 52% in the referendum in June 2016
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
A new poll of more than 2,000 people found 29% of Brits would vote to leave the EU if the Brexit vote was repeated, compared to 52% in the referendum in June 2016
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Half of Brits want another EU referendum in five years as Brexit support slumps
A new poll of more than 2,000 people found 29% of Brits would vote to leave the EU if the Brexit vote was repeated, compared to 52% in the referendum in June 2016
www.mirror.co.uk
August 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Half of Brits want another EU referendum in five years - as Brexit support slumps
A new poll of more than 2,000 people found 29% of Brits would vote to leave the EU if the Brexit vote was repeated, compared to 52% in the referendum in June 2016
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
A new poll of more than 2,000 people found 29% of Brits would vote to leave the EU if the Brexit vote was repeated, compared to 52% in the referendum in June 2016
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Only 29% would back Brexit now
August 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Only 29% would back Brexit now
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Trump tariffs are ‘unsustainable’, says Mexico’s auto sector chief https://on.ft.com/3Ud3cdd
Trump tariffs are ‘unsustainable’, says Mexico’s auto sector chief
Vehicles made in Mexico still incur 25 per cent levies as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks US concessions
on.ft.com
August 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Trump tariffs are ‘unsustainable’, says Mexico’s auto sector chief https://on.ft.com/3Ud3cdd
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And expect that number to shrink further.
No matter how much the government, major parties, or tabloid press push “Brexit benefits…”
People know Brexit doesn’t.
Brexit leaves the UK in a structurally weaker position, bleeding money, time, efficiency and opportunity daily.
No matter how much the government, major parties, or tabloid press push “Brexit benefits…”
People know Brexit doesn’t.
Brexit leaves the UK in a structurally weaker position, bleeding money, time, efficiency and opportunity daily.
August 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
And expect that number to shrink further.
No matter how much the government, major parties, or tabloid press push “Brexit benefits…”
People know Brexit doesn’t.
Brexit leaves the UK in a structurally weaker position, bleeding money, time, efficiency and opportunity daily.
No matter how much the government, major parties, or tabloid press push “Brexit benefits…”
People know Brexit doesn’t.
Brexit leaves the UK in a structurally weaker position, bleeding money, time, efficiency and opportunity daily.
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Lead poisoning kills an estimated 50,000-100,000 waterbirds annually in the UK. Many more birds are poisoned, but not killed.
Britain’s ban on lead ammunition could save tens of thousands of birds from poisoning
Lead poisoning kills an estimated 50,000-100,000 waterbirds annually in the UK. Many more birds are poisoned, but not killed
sussexbylines.co.uk
August 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Lead poisoning kills an estimated 50,000-100,000 waterbirds annually in the UK. Many more birds are poisoned, but not killed.
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The answer is clear.
July 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The answer is clear.
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Nothing good has come of privatising the Uk’s Critical National Infrastructure (energy, water, transport, health, comms, etc)…
…so there is now a strong case for renationalising.
…so there is now a strong case for renationalising.
Why renationalising the UK’s critical national infrastructure is vital
Nothing good has come of privatising the Uk’s critical national infrastructure, so there is now a strong case for renationalising
northwestbylines.co.uk
July 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Nothing good has come of privatising the Uk’s Critical National Infrastructure (energy, water, transport, health, comms, etc)…
…so there is now a strong case for renationalising.
…so there is now a strong case for renationalising.
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Why the UK economy depends on migrants youtu.be/kp7pDedYWEo?... As boomers retire, there aren’t enough young people born in the UK to replace them. That’s why migrants are stepping in — and why we need them. In this video I show how migration supports our economy, pensions, and future security.
Why the UK economy depends on migrants
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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July 27, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Why the UK economy depends on migrants youtu.be/kp7pDedYWEo?... As boomers retire, there aren’t enough young people born in the UK to replace them. That’s why migrants are stepping in — and why we need them. In this video I show how migration supports our economy, pensions, and future security.
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How Britain privatised itself into failure
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/the...
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/the...
How Britain privatised itself into failure
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble. In Failed State, Sam Freedman explains what went wrong
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
July 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM
How Britain privatised itself into failure
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/the...
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/the...
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NOW 369 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to their campaign for justice & compensation in opposition
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
Video emerges of Deputy PM,Defence Secretary & other Ministers BACKING compensation for Nuclear Vets
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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July 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM
NOW 369 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to their campaign for justice & compensation in opposition
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
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The real crisis isn’t the budget. It’s that the UK is smaller, older, poorer, sicker, more indebted and less productive than it wants to admit.
#Labour #UKPolitics
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
#Labour #UKPolitics
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
How dire is our situation? It’s worse than you thought
People are disappointed by this government. But the financial situation is much worse than most people realise. Does government dare tell us?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
July 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The real crisis isn’t the budget. It’s that the UK is smaller, older, poorer, sicker, more indebted and less productive than it wants to admit.
#Labour #UKPolitics
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
#Labour #UKPolitics
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
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🚨How Britain privatised itself into failure.🚨
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble.
In 'Failed State', Sam Freedman explains what went wrong.
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble.
In 'Failed State', Sam Freedman explains what went wrong.
How Britain privatised itself into failure
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble. In Failed State, Sam Freedman explains what went wrong
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
July 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
🚨How Britain privatised itself into failure.🚨
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble.
In 'Failed State', Sam Freedman explains what went wrong.
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble.
In 'Failed State', Sam Freedman explains what went wrong.
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Cabinet ministers and a third of MPs call on Keir Starmer to recognise state of Palestine.
Rayner and Cooper understood to back action as 221 MPs sign letter calling for UK recognition of statehood
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rayner and Cooper understood to back action as 221 MPs sign letter calling for UK recognition of statehood
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cabinet ministers and third of MPs call on Starmer to recognise state of Palestine
Exclusive: Rayner and Cooper understood to back action as 221 MPs sign letter calling for UK recognition of statehood
www.theguardian.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Cabinet ministers and a third of MPs call on Keir Starmer to recognise state of Palestine.
Rayner and Cooper understood to back action as 221 MPs sign letter calling for UK recognition of statehood
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rayner and Cooper understood to back action as 221 MPs sign letter calling for UK recognition of statehood
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The doctor’s strike is about an economic system that is on the precipice of collapse www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/07...
The doctor’s strike is about an economic system that is on the precipice of collapse
Wes Streeting has chosen to write for The Daily Telegraph today, condemning the doctors’ strike. Doping so, he says he will ensure that non-consultant grade doctors are worse off than they would have ...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The doctor’s strike is about an economic system that is on the precipice of collapse www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/07...
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The UN human rights chief has criticised the UK's proscription of Palestine Action
UN human rights chief slams UK's 'disturbing' Palestine Action proscription
www.thenational.scot
July 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The UN human rights chief has criticised the UK's proscription of Palestine Action
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The Independent Water Commission confirms
Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality.
Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality.
Is it true that Scotland’s water pollution levels are bad? - Bylines Scotland
The Independent Water Commission confirms Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality
bylines.scot
July 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Independent Water Commission confirms
Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality.
Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality.
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I am with AOC! Why did we elect these people making us go backwards?
July 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I am with AOC! Why did we elect these people making us go backwards?
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We could nationalise water for £20 – here’s how youtu.be/tnqPZNNx_rY?... English water companies are financially broken. So why is Labour ruling out nationalisation? They say it would cost too much. That's wrong. It could cost less than a round of drinks.
We could nationalise water for £20 – here’s how
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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July 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We could nationalise water for £20 – here’s how youtu.be/tnqPZNNx_rY?... English water companies are financially broken. So why is Labour ruling out nationalisation? They say it would cost too much. That's wrong. It could cost less than a round of drinks.
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Britain is broken - it’s time for independence! 🏴
July 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Britain is broken - it’s time for independence! 🏴
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My latest blog piece. One year on from the general election, Starmer's year of lies and betrayals.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/07/04/s...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/07/04/s...
Starmer’s year of lies and betrayals
It’s exactly a year since the Labour party under Keir Starmer swept to power in the Westminster general election and won a landslide majority of over 170 seats in the Commons, albeit on a mer…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
July 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My latest blog piece. One year on from the general election, Starmer's year of lies and betrayals.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/07/04/s...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/07/04/s...
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Indefinite jail terms ‘not right and not fair’ Lords say in call to end IPP injustice
Lord Woodley challenged James Timpson to explain why the government won’t end ‘appalling torture sentences’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Lord Woodley challenged James Timpson to explain why the government won’t end ‘appalling torture sentences’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
‘It is not right’: Lords urge government to end ‘no-hope’ indefinite jail terms
Lord Woodley, who acknowledged his bill to resentence IPP prisoners will not succeed, challenged James Timpson to explain why the government won’t end ‘appalling torture sentences’
www.independent.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Indefinite jail terms ‘not right and not fair’ Lords say in call to end IPP injustice
Lord Woodley challenged James Timpson to explain why the government won’t end ‘appalling torture sentences’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Lord Woodley challenged James Timpson to explain why the government won’t end ‘appalling torture sentences’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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If you are not yet familiar with the shocking IPP scandal - one of the most cruel and monumental injustices of the past half century - watch this jaw dropping update
youtu.be/GCj0El53pF4?...
youtu.be/GCj0El53pF4?...
Its scarcely believable the shocking #IPPscandal continues under a Labour government
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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July 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
If you are not yet familiar with the shocking IPP scandal - one of the most cruel and monumental injustices of the past half century - watch this jaw dropping update
youtu.be/GCj0El53pF4?...
youtu.be/GCj0El53pF4?...