@gcjea.bsky.social
EU FOM may be an easier sell than previous.
Firstly it impacts Brits specifically - much harder to retire to Benidorm or Normandy v previous.
Second, EU migration will be seen now brexited -like it or not - as preferable to non EU migration as culturally more similar.
Think it is easier sell now
Firstly it impacts Brits specifically - much harder to retire to Benidorm or Normandy v previous.
Second, EU migration will be seen now brexited -like it or not - as preferable to non EU migration as culturally more similar.
Think it is easier sell now
February 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM
EU FOM may be an easier sell than previous.
Firstly it impacts Brits specifically - much harder to retire to Benidorm or Normandy v previous.
Second, EU migration will be seen now brexited -like it or not - as preferable to non EU migration as culturally more similar.
Think it is easier sell now
Firstly it impacts Brits specifically - much harder to retire to Benidorm or Normandy v previous.
Second, EU migration will be seen now brexited -like it or not - as preferable to non EU migration as culturally more similar.
Think it is easier sell now
Until the next scattergun speech from one of the US top brass
Honestly - it won't last long.
Honestly - it won't last long.
February 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Until the next scattergun speech from one of the US top brass
Honestly - it won't last long.
Honestly - it won't last long.
Been trawling the Internet for govt. action to improve litter & in particular motorways/main roads
i see nothing
Roads are disgusting
Contractor signage/cones left, mass litter, silt& grit
Roundabouts, slip roads & verges an absolute state. Crashed into & filthy signs
KBT - know anything?
i see nothing
Roads are disgusting
Contractor signage/cones left, mass litter, silt& grit
Roundabouts, slip roads & verges an absolute state. Crashed into & filthy signs
KBT - know anything?
February 13, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Been trawling the Internet for govt. action to improve litter & in particular motorways/main roads
i see nothing
Roads are disgusting
Contractor signage/cones left, mass litter, silt& grit
Roundabouts, slip roads & verges an absolute state. Crashed into & filthy signs
KBT - know anything?
i see nothing
Roads are disgusting
Contractor signage/cones left, mass litter, silt& grit
Roundabouts, slip roads & verges an absolute state. Crashed into & filthy signs
KBT - know anything?
They are hardly "surging" in the polls. Theyare topping polls but tgey are certainly not surging
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
They are hardly "surging" in the polls. Theyare topping polls but tgey are certainly not surging
Also amazing this clown voted and backed Brexit - a catastrophic event that did the exact opposite it's backers suggested and led to a massive increase in immigration and specifically non EU immigration as predicted
February 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Also amazing this clown voted and backed Brexit - a catastrophic event that did the exact opposite it's backers suggested and led to a massive increase in immigration and specifically non EU immigration as predicted
Also amazing this chap Ratcliffe voted and backed Brexit - a catastrophic event thatdid the exact opposite it's backers suggested and led to a massive increase in immigration and specifically non EU immigration as predicted
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Also amazing this chap Ratcliffe voted and backed Brexit - a catastrophic event thatdid the exact opposite it's backers suggested and led to a massive increase in immigration and specifically non EU immigration as predicted
@gavinwhite76.bsky.social - thanks for focus on this.
Can something be done about roadside & m/way verges, roundabouts & slip roads? They're utterly disgusting & an embarrassment. Left contactor cones & signage, tyres, hgv parts & litter.
Public realm in euro countries Not this bad.
Can something be done about roadside & m/way verges, roundabouts & slip roads? They're utterly disgusting & an embarrassment. Left contactor cones & signage, tyres, hgv parts & litter.
Public realm in euro countries Not this bad.
February 11, 2026 at 7:51 PM
@gavinwhite76.bsky.social - thanks for focus on this.
Can something be done about roadside & m/way verges, roundabouts & slip roads? They're utterly disgusting & an embarrassment. Left contactor cones & signage, tyres, hgv parts & litter.
Public realm in euro countries Not this bad.
Can something be done about roadside & m/way verges, roundabouts & slip roads? They're utterly disgusting & an embarrassment. Left contactor cones & signage, tyres, hgv parts & litter.
Public realm in euro countries Not this bad.
Was done up in 2024
February 2, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Was done up in 2024
Why do Reeves & Starmer seem intent in p%ssing off every cohort out there. I'm so desperate for them to succeed & they've been dealt dreadful hand & need to make tough choices.
But their political nouse is bereft.
Paving the way for reform in instances like this by way of the Greens ...
But their political nouse is bereft.
Paving the way for reform in instances like this by way of the Greens ...
February 1, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Why do Reeves & Starmer seem intent in p%ssing off every cohort out there. I'm so desperate for them to succeed & they've been dealt dreadful hand & need to make tough choices.
But their political nouse is bereft.
Paving the way for reform in instances like this by way of the Greens ...
But their political nouse is bereft.
Paving the way for reform in instances like this by way of the Greens ...
I might even start watching it.
Pru Kruger held very little appeal.
Pru Kruger held very little appeal.
January 26, 2026 at 1:32 PM
I might even start watching it.
Pru Kruger held very little appeal.
Pru Kruger held very little appeal.
When ever a rw hack trots out the line -"Whisper it" head down to tge bookies and get out your chequebook.
Rich pickings will be heading your way.
Rich pickings will be heading your way.
January 21, 2026 at 11:13 AM
When ever a rw hack trots out the line -"Whisper it" head down to tge bookies and get out your chequebook.
Rich pickings will be heading your way.
Rich pickings will be heading your way.
This week could turn out to be a key week for the UK beyond the next election.. Tories looking mildly sane - first time in a long time.
Also I always thought Trump is a blind spot for Farage - he is just 1 yr in
Also I always thought Trump is a blind spot for Farage - he is just 1 yr in
January 18, 2026 at 12:16 PM
This week could turn out to be a key week for the UK beyond the next election.. Tories looking mildly sane - first time in a long time.
Also I always thought Trump is a blind spot for Farage - he is just 1 yr in
Also I always thought Trump is a blind spot for Farage - he is just 1 yr in
Along with the Telegraph etc al
January 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Along with the Telegraph etc al
Oh thats good...thats very good and could catch.
January 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Oh thats good...thats very good and could catch.
If it is so politically unpalatable to have so much non EU immigration- surely there should be political space to have some more EU immigration
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM
If it is so politically unpalatable to have so much non EU immigration- surely there should be political space to have some more EU immigration
Think extent of Starmer criticism is ludicrous. But if was to put it down to one thing its his inability to engage/build a relationship with voters.
No. of things: poor at political strategy & comms, lacking group of supporters in country/party, pisses people off when no supportive group. Wooden.
No. of things: poor at political strategy & comms, lacking group of supporters in country/party, pisses people off when no supportive group. Wooden.
December 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Think extent of Starmer criticism is ludicrous. But if was to put it down to one thing its his inability to engage/build a relationship with voters.
No. of things: poor at political strategy & comms, lacking group of supporters in country/party, pisses people off when no supportive group. Wooden.
No. of things: poor at political strategy & comms, lacking group of supporters in country/party, pisses people off when no supportive group. Wooden.
Not sure totally agree. I have a theory the anti London thing & also general doing UK down on countless Youtube/FB videos.
Plus bad faith actors such as Carlson.
Would not surprise if states such as Russia, Iran & China are pumping ouy/paying for a lot of this stuff to destabilise the UK & west
Plus bad faith actors such as Carlson.
Would not surprise if states such as Russia, Iran & China are pumping ouy/paying for a lot of this stuff to destabilise the UK & west
December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Not sure totally agree. I have a theory the anti London thing & also general doing UK down on countless Youtube/FB videos.
Plus bad faith actors such as Carlson.
Would not surprise if states such as Russia, Iran & China are pumping ouy/paying for a lot of this stuff to destabilise the UK & west
Plus bad faith actors such as Carlson.
Would not surprise if states such as Russia, Iran & China are pumping ouy/paying for a lot of this stuff to destabilise the UK & west
Impact of social media and rw rags in one poll
December 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Impact of social media and rw rags in one poll
There's the rub for who? Starmer or Farage?
December 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
There's the rub for who? Starmer or Farage?
This is the problem.with such poor gov. policy. & by government mainly mean Tories. No phasing out of FOM (after a pandemic), then open gates to millions of non EU citizens to mask economic impacts of Brexit.
Don't disagree that something needed to be done but danger is another immigration shock
Don't disagree that something needed to be done but danger is another immigration shock
December 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This is the problem.with such poor gov. policy. & by government mainly mean Tories. No phasing out of FOM (after a pandemic), then open gates to millions of non EU citizens to mask economic impacts of Brexit.
Don't disagree that something needed to be done but danger is another immigration shock
Don't disagree that something needed to be done but danger is another immigration shock
After the mad scale of non EU immigration to UK since 2021 - so called Boris wave - surely a narrative to be had FOM a good thing.
Staring the govt. in face yet they seem to go out of their way to dispelled it. Even if they don't do it - should be rolling the pitch.
Brexit is such a disaster
Staring the govt. in face yet they seem to go out of their way to dispelled it. Even if they don't do it - should be rolling the pitch.
Brexit is such a disaster
December 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
After the mad scale of non EU immigration to UK since 2021 - so called Boris wave - surely a narrative to be had FOM a good thing.
Staring the govt. in face yet they seem to go out of their way to dispelled it. Even if they don't do it - should be rolling the pitch.
Brexit is such a disaster
Staring the govt. in face yet they seem to go out of their way to dispelled it. Even if they don't do it - should be rolling the pitch.
Brexit is such a disaster
Bizarre that local labour councillors went against so many locals on this.
Given the govt. polling and virtual monopoly labour has had on MCC for years, remains to be seen how politically expedient this decision will turn out to be.
Given the govt. polling and virtual monopoly labour has had on MCC for years, remains to be seen how politically expedient this decision will turn out to be.
December 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Bizarre that local labour councillors went against so many locals on this.
Given the govt. polling and virtual monopoly labour has had on MCC for years, remains to be seen how politically expedient this decision will turn out to be.
Given the govt. polling and virtual monopoly labour has had on MCC for years, remains to be seen how politically expedient this decision will turn out to be.
All for develop. at this site. However scale & height of this build is ridiculous.
MCC deserve credit for much development in the city over last decade.
However also fair share of v poor planning decisions. Lidl store amongst 4 schools, tram track & a dual cattiageway is one - this is another.
MCC deserve credit for much development in the city over last decade.
However also fair share of v poor planning decisions. Lidl store amongst 4 schools, tram track & a dual cattiageway is one - this is another.
December 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
All for develop. at this site. However scale & height of this build is ridiculous.
MCC deserve credit for much development in the city over last decade.
However also fair share of v poor planning decisions. Lidl store amongst 4 schools, tram track & a dual cattiageway is one - this is another.
MCC deserve credit for much development in the city over last decade.
However also fair share of v poor planning decisions. Lidl store amongst 4 schools, tram track & a dual cattiageway is one - this is another.