Mike Galsworthy
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Chair of European Movement UK. 🇬🇧 🇪🇺
Founder of the Bylines Network.
Founder of Scientists for EU.
Lover of science, Europe and humanity. 🙌
Founder of the Bylines Network.
Founder of Scientists for EU.
Lover of science, Europe and humanity. 🙌
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The town’s criminal damage rate is 289% of the national average.
It starts at a young age. For example, in August, boys as young as ten years old were arrested for missile-throwing in Hemlington. There are eye witness accounts of 12-year-olds dealing drugs in Saltersgill.
It starts at a young age. For example, in August, boys as young as ten years old were arrested for missile-throwing in Hemlington. There are eye witness accounts of 12-year-olds dealing drugs in Saltersgill.
Middlesbrough: the UK’s crime capital?
When ranked with 99 UK towns and cities, Middlesbrough is near the top of the table for many types of crime
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The town’s criminal damage rate is 289% of the national average.
It starts at a young age. For example, in August, boys as young as ten years old were arrested for missile-throwing in Hemlington. There are eye witness accounts of 12-year-olds dealing drugs in Saltersgill.
It starts at a young age. For example, in August, boys as young as ten years old were arrested for missile-throwing in Hemlington. There are eye witness accounts of 12-year-olds dealing drugs in Saltersgill.
“We are ramping up sanctions on Russia…
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
Reeves aims a searing ‘Russian assets’ gibe at Farage
Rachel Reeves used her Budget speech to jab at Nigel Farage, invoking Russia amid renewed security concerns
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“We are ramping up sanctions on Russia…
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
Some North East Local authorities will start getting relief next year from the government.
Relief in sight for North East council tax payers
Some North East Local authorities will start getting relief next year from the government
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Some North East Local authorities will start getting relief next year from the government.
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
A study by the University of Manchester found that drying a wet load of washing indoors can release two litres of water into your home.
The mould truth: Expert warns Brits of one common habit that brings damp into their homes
As winter returns, and households dry laundry indoors, new research suggests this is contributing to dangerous mould problems in the home
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A study by the University of Manchester found that drying a wet load of washing indoors can release two litres of water into your home.
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
🔥 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.
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
All is not well at Kent County Council (KCC). Reform UK, having taken charge at KCC...
...are now faced with exactly the same problems as their Conservative predecessors; funding social care, funding Special Educational Needs (SEN), and fixing potholes.
...are now faced with exactly the same problems as their Conservative predecessors; funding social care, funding Special Educational Needs (SEN), and fixing potholes.
Are standards of civility falling at Reform Kent County Council?
The ‘suck it up’ Linden Kimkaran car crash video of Reform UK’s KCC virtual meeting escapes onto the web
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
All is not well at Kent County Council (KCC). Reform UK, having taken charge at KCC...
...are now faced with exactly the same problems as their Conservative predecessors; funding social care, funding Special Educational Needs (SEN), and fixing potholes.
...are now faced with exactly the same problems as their Conservative predecessors; funding social care, funding Special Educational Needs (SEN), and fixing potholes.
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
"Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?"
Why Reform UK hates net zero … follow the money!
Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
"Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?"
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In the digital age, political activism is undergoing a transformation...
Gen Z protests have been prominent in the latter half of 2025, notably in Nepal, Madagascar, and Morocco. These youth-led movements have opened new avenues for political engagement.
Gen Z protests have been prominent in the latter half of 2025, notably in Nepal, Madagascar, and Morocco. These youth-led movements have opened new avenues for political engagement.
Are Gen Z the new frontier of activism?
Digital natives Gen Z are taking to the streets (and their keyboards) to enact political change across the world. Could online activism be the future?
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
In the digital age, political activism is undergoing a transformation...
Gen Z protests have been prominent in the latter half of 2025, notably in Nepal, Madagascar, and Morocco. These youth-led movements have opened new avenues for political engagement.
Gen Z protests have been prominent in the latter half of 2025, notably in Nepal, Madagascar, and Morocco. These youth-led movements have opened new avenues for political engagement.
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"Meloni states that Russia had trampled over Article 2 of the UN; Israel had crossed a red line in pursuit of terrorists in Gaza, and the UN is now divided. She questioned whether the UN architecture is up to task and said a profound reform is needed, starting with the Security Council."
Humanity’s greatest challenge
In 250 years since the Industrial Revolution, humanity has grown rapidly – yet have our governments kept up with today’s challenges?
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
"Meloni states that Russia had trampled over Article 2 of the UN; Israel had crossed a red line in pursuit of terrorists in Gaza, and the UN is now divided. She questioned whether the UN architecture is up to task and said a profound reform is needed, starting with the Security Council."
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
Over the time Labour has been in power, there have been many attempts to ‘tinker’ with existing legislation, many of which have had the effect of replacing one set of problems with another, leaving the British public exasperated at the current government’s lack of courage and vision.
Rearranging the furniture while the house is on fire: Starmer’s Britain 2025
Is Starmer’s Education Curriculum set to follow his government’s record of controversy and failure?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Over the time Labour has been in power, there have been many attempts to ‘tinker’ with existing legislation, many of which have had the effect of replacing one set of problems with another, leaving the British public exasperated at the current government’s lack of courage and vision.
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
Now over 61,000 🚀
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Now over 61,000 🚀
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
Keep out: what flags mean to community NHS workers
Frontline NHS staff are feeling an increasing sense of exclusion and intimidation from the surge of St George’s flags displayed on homes | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Frontline NHS staff are feeling an increasing sense of exclusion and intimidation from the surge of St George’s flags displayed on homes | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Keep out: what flags mean to community NHS workers
Frontline NHS staff are feeling an increasing sense of exclusion and intimidation from the surge of St George’s flags displayed on homes
centralbylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Keep out: what flags mean to community NHS workers
Frontline NHS staff are feeling an increasing sense of exclusion and intimidation from the surge of St George’s flags displayed on homes | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Frontline NHS staff are feeling an increasing sense of exclusion and intimidation from the surge of St George’s flags displayed on homes | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
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Duly signed and herewith shared.
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Duly signed and herewith shared.
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Where are we heading with the National Curriculum?
We need a curriculum that is relevant to our young people, that they can relate to, and which gives them a sense of pride and place
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/educati...
We need a curriculum that is relevant to our young people, that they can relate to, and which gives them a sense of pride and place
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/educati...
Where are we heading with the National Curriculum?
We need a curriculum that is relevant to our young people, that they can relate to, and which gives them a sense of pride and place
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Where are we heading with the National Curriculum?
We need a curriculum that is relevant to our young people, that they can relate to, and which gives them a sense of pride and place
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/educati...
We need a curriculum that is relevant to our young people, that they can relate to, and which gives them a sense of pride and place
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/educati...
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
The first full ten-year assessment of Brexit’s impact has arrived. The verdict is stark: no benefits, huge costs, and a self-inflicted economic slowdown.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The first full ten-year assessment of Brexit’s impact has arrived. The verdict is stark: no benefits, huge costs, and a self-inflicted economic slowdown.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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The policy is often solid. The politics isn’t. Today may be the leadership’s last chance to reset. What should we be looking for in today’s budget? Here’s a checklist for progressives ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
The budget: Starmer and Reeves’ fight for survival
Today’s budget will matter for all of us. But it may seal the fate of Rachel Reeves and perhaps Keir Starmer. So, what should we look for?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The policy is often solid. The politics isn’t. Today may be the leadership’s last chance to reset. What should we be looking for in today’s budget? Here’s a checklist for progressives ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Now over 61,000 🚀
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Now over 61,000 🚀
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
Pls sign ✍️
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Pls sign ✍️
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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More than 700,000 homes across the ten English councils now governed by Reform UK are projected to face medium or higher flood risk by the middle of the century, exclusive analysis of national modelling by Byline Times and Bylines Network shows.
Drowning in denial: one in five homes in Reform UK heartlands faces flooding in 25 years
Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
More than 700,000 homes across the ten English councils now governed by Reform UK are projected to face medium or higher flood risk by the middle of the century, exclusive analysis of national modelling by Byline Times and Bylines Network shows.
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Seems to be going well…
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Seems to be going well…
Seems to be going well…
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Seems to be going well…
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 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 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 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...
Reposted by Mike Galsworthy
A bleak future without volunteers
Without its regular army of volunteers, the UK could quickly become a “dystopian state” | Trevor Russel
@centralbylines.co.uk
Without its regular army of volunteers, the UK could quickly become a “dystopian state” | Trevor Russel
@centralbylines.co.uk
A bleak future without volunteers
Without its regular army of volunteers, the UK could quickly become a “dystopian state”
centralbylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A bleak future without volunteers
Without its regular army of volunteers, the UK could quickly become a “dystopian state” | Trevor Russel
@centralbylines.co.uk
Without its regular army of volunteers, the UK could quickly become a “dystopian state” | Trevor Russel
@centralbylines.co.uk