Michael John White
@mjwmuspix.bsky.social
Musician - répétiteur, accompanist, and piano teacher. Previously also worked as a photographer.
Hobbies: cooking, baking sourdough, gym, theatre, etc.
He/him 🏳️🌈 Trans ally 🏳️⚧️
Anti-fascist, anti-racist.
Hobbies: cooking, baking sourdough, gym, theatre, etc.
He/him 🏳️🌈 Trans ally 🏳️⚧️
Anti-fascist, anti-racist.
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We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
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A strong immigration system doesn't need to be a cruel one.
It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution.
This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.
It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution.
This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A strong immigration system doesn't need to be a cruel one.
It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution.
This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.
It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution.
This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.
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Leaving those who flee persecution or their kids in limbo- either when making a claim or when they try to rebuild lives- is not just cruel. It’s counterproductive to integration & costly to all.
Asylum reform needs to be both effective & ethical. And those of us not frightened to fight for it.
Asylum reform needs to be both effective & ethical. And those of us not frightened to fight for it.
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Leaving those who flee persecution or their kids in limbo- either when making a claim or when they try to rebuild lives- is not just cruel. It’s counterproductive to integration & costly to all.
Asylum reform needs to be both effective & ethical. And those of us not frightened to fight for it.
Asylum reform needs to be both effective & ethical. And those of us not frightened to fight for it.
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These new measures are something I just can't support, despite being a committed Labour member.
Once refugees are settled here & working they should not have to be looking over their shoulder all the time in case they're sent home. And who makes the decision that it's safe to send them home?
Once refugees are settled here & working they should not have to be looking over their shoulder all the time in case they're sent home. And who makes the decision that it's safe to send them home?
November 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
These new measures are something I just can't support, despite being a committed Labour member.
Once refugees are settled here & working they should not have to be looking over their shoulder all the time in case they're sent home. And who makes the decision that it's safe to send them home?
Once refugees are settled here & working they should not have to be looking over their shoulder all the time in case they're sent home. And who makes the decision that it's safe to send them home?
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The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Starmers restrictions on its use will all be wiped away if Reform/Tories form the next government. They will use it to oppress and isolate minorities.
October 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Starmers restrictions on its use will all be wiped away if Reform/Tories form the next government. They will use it to oppress and isolate minorities.
Appalling news. My thoughts are with those directly affected, as well as with all my Jewish friends.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Police shoot suspect as at least two people killed in car and knife attack at Manchester synagogue
Suspect also thought to be dead after suspected terror attack that left three more people in serious condition
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Appalling news. My thoughts are with those directly affected, as well as with all my Jewish friends.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Reninds me of something. But what?
HT Jukka Lehtinen
HT Jukka Lehtinen
September 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Reninds me of something. But what?
HT Jukka Lehtinen
HT Jukka Lehtinen
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Oi Fartage, I've been with my husband now for 26 years, married for 19 years. I won't take lectures from a guy who has TWO ex-wives, refuses to release his tax returns, can't remember if he or his partner bought a house in Clacton, and generally spouts crap everytime he opens his trap.
September 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Oi Fartage, I've been with my husband now for 26 years, married for 19 years. I won't take lectures from a guy who has TWO ex-wives, refuses to release his tax returns, can't remember if he or his partner bought a house in Clacton, and generally spouts crap everytime he opens his trap.
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This is the clearest sign yet that Farage intends to weave Christian nationalism into Reform's ideology & policies.
He began by promising to restore 'Judeo-Christian values'. Now he's casting doubt on the stability of same sex relationships.
A Reform government will reverse hard-won civil rights.
He began by promising to restore 'Judeo-Christian values'. Now he's casting doubt on the stability of same sex relationships.
A Reform government will reverse hard-won civil rights.
September 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This is the clearest sign yet that Farage intends to weave Christian nationalism into Reform's ideology & policies.
He began by promising to restore 'Judeo-Christian values'. Now he's casting doubt on the stability of same sex relationships.
A Reform government will reverse hard-won civil rights.
He began by promising to restore 'Judeo-Christian values'. Now he's casting doubt on the stability of same sex relationships.
A Reform government will reverse hard-won civil rights.
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All the rights that the LGBTQ+ community enjoy today have been won through rulings based on the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Farage and his RefUKkers want to drag us out of the ECHR and abolish those rights. The 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ community needs to be sounding the alarm on this before it's too late!
Nigel Farage:
"Children who have two stable parents have a better chance in life... The most stable relationships, the ones that last the longest, tend to be between men & women... There's an awful lot of kids in the country not getting the kind of start... they deserve."
Farage has two ex-wives.
"Children who have two stable parents have a better chance in life... The most stable relationships, the ones that last the longest, tend to be between men & women... There's an awful lot of kids in the country not getting the kind of start... they deserve."
Farage has two ex-wives.
September 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
All the rights that the LGBTQ+ community enjoy today have been won through rulings based on the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Farage and his RefUKkers want to drag us out of the ECHR and abolish those rights. The 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ community needs to be sounding the alarm on this before it's too late!
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Today, whilst with Michael, I took the tube in London. The carriage suddenly became full of people with St George's and union flags, from the RW demonstration. I kept my head down, feeling uncomfortable. One of the people, visibly waved a flag in front of my face. It felt rather intimidating.
September 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Today, whilst with Michael, I took the tube in London. The carriage suddenly became full of people with St George's and union flags, from the RW demonstration. I kept my head down, feeling uncomfortable. One of the people, visibly waved a flag in front of my face. It felt rather intimidating.
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I'd like to know why facial recognition was deemed unnecessary here.
September 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'd like to know why facial recognition was deemed unnecessary here.
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I know a lot of people have expressed similar sentiments but I’ve lived in London for 20+ years and never felt threatened or a even a bit scared to be here until today. This needs to end.
September 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I know a lot of people have expressed similar sentiments but I’ve lived in London for 20+ years and never felt threatened or a even a bit scared to be here until today. This needs to end.
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The people marching in London today are very obviously the ideological descendants of the Mosleyite BUF fascists of the 1930s.
The mainstream news and media are too timid to point it out, but that's what they are - and we normalise it at our peril.
The mainstream news and media are too timid to point it out, but that's what they are - and we normalise it at our peril.
September 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The people marching in London today are very obviously the ideological descendants of the Mosleyite BUF fascists of the 1930s.
The mainstream news and media are too timid to point it out, but that's what they are - and we normalise it at our peril.
The mainstream news and media are too timid to point it out, but that's what they are - and we normalise it at our peril.
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📣 New: Andy Burnham has set out a wide-ranging critique of the government and alternative left policy programme in an impassioned speech to a progressive conference.
He suggests Labour must move beyond "factionalism" and "too much timidity in our offer".
labourlist.org/2025/05/andy...
He suggests Labour must move beyond "factionalism" and "too much timidity in our offer".
labourlist.org/2025/05/andy...
'Too much timidity and factionalism': Burnham issues a radical rallying cry - LabourList
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has set out a wide-ranging critique of the government and alternative left policy…
labourlist.org
May 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
📣 New: Andy Burnham has set out a wide-ranging critique of the government and alternative left policy programme in an impassioned speech to a progressive conference.
He suggests Labour must move beyond "factionalism" and "too much timidity in our offer".
labourlist.org/2025/05/andy...
He suggests Labour must move beyond "factionalism" and "too much timidity in our offer".
labourlist.org/2025/05/andy...
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“Island of Strangers”
Bleak, grim, divisive language from the PM. He doesn’t speak for me.
Bleak, grim, divisive language from the PM. He doesn’t speak for me.
May 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
“Island of Strangers”
Bleak, grim, divisive language from the PM. He doesn’t speak for me.
Bleak, grim, divisive language from the PM. He doesn’t speak for me.
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I'm in @labourlist.bsky.social before locals later this week, arguing that drawing the right lessons from a result is almost as important as whether you won or lost – and that the party has been stuck over-correcting from losing the Uxbridge by-election for 2 years:
labourlist.org/2025/04/loca...
labourlist.org/2025/04/loca...
'Uxbridgitis: If election results are grim, let's not learn the wrong lessons again' - LabourList
Labour probably won’t do very well at this week’s local elections. We are on track to lose council…
labourlist.org
April 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
I'm in @labourlist.bsky.social before locals later this week, arguing that drawing the right lessons from a result is almost as important as whether you won or lost – and that the party has been stuck over-correcting from losing the Uxbridge by-election for 2 years:
labourlist.org/2025/04/loca...
labourlist.org/2025/04/loca...
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If it is of interest, I've compiled a list of people in Europe who post regularly on brexit, to try and give more of a European slant on developments.
April 26, 2025 at 6:16 AM
If it is of interest, I've compiled a list of people in Europe who post regularly on brexit, to try and give more of a European slant on developments.
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And the first #ukpolitics and #brexit starter pack is best complemented by my second starter pack which gives you an even more comprehensive view of great commentators, journalists, academics, pundits in this area.
go.bsky.app/5yfHkCz
go.bsky.app/5yfHkCz
April 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
And the first #ukpolitics and #brexit starter pack is best complemented by my second starter pack which gives you an even more comprehensive view of great commentators, journalists, academics, pundits in this area.
go.bsky.app/5yfHkCz
go.bsky.app/5yfHkCz
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🚨🚨 For those of you new here and new arrivals I did a while ago create some fairly comprehensive #starterpacks with some very bright minds. This one on #ukpolitics and #brexit is one of my favourites. All accounts well-worth following. 👇👇
go.bsky.app/NZG5maf
go.bsky.app/NZG5maf
April 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🚨🚨 For those of you new here and new arrivals I did a while ago create some fairly comprehensive #starterpacks with some very bright minds. This one on #ukpolitics and #brexit is one of my favourites. All accounts well-worth following. 👇👇
go.bsky.app/NZG5maf
go.bsky.app/NZG5maf
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🚨🚨 This is great work by @rafaelbehr.bsky.social on the need for Britain to disentangle itself of the legacy of the old transatlantic partnership and invest "too much diplomatic capital ..with a regime that hates democracy and thinks reciprocity is for penguins". www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
April 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🚨🚨 This is great work by @rafaelbehr.bsky.social on the need for Britain to disentangle itself of the legacy of the old transatlantic partnership and invest "too much diplomatic capital ..with a regime that hates democracy and thinks reciprocity is for penguins". www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"The Telegraph called Brexit 'the best decision ever made'... 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁. 𝗜𝘀. 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹." 🤯
Lewis is here to explain why the UK hasn't got off lightly on 'Liberation Day'... 🇺🇸
Lewis is here to explain why the UK hasn't got off lightly on 'Liberation Day'... 🇺🇸
Why Brexit has NOT saved Britain from Trump's Tariffs
YouTube video by The News Agents
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April 4, 2025 at 7:25 AM
"The Telegraph called Brexit 'the best decision ever made'... 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁. 𝗜𝘀. 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹." 🤯
Lewis is here to explain why the UK hasn't got off lightly on 'Liberation Day'... 🇺🇸
Lewis is here to explain why the UK hasn't got off lightly on 'Liberation Day'... 🇺🇸
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Brexiteers refuse to work with Europe on regulations full stop - that means twice the paperwork for British businesses and so double the cost and complication.
Follow @labour4europe.bsky.social to be a red against red tape and speak up for small business. www.instagram.com/reel/DH8N1zp...
Follow @labour4europe.bsky.social to be a red against red tape and speak up for small business. www.instagram.com/reel/DH8N1zp...
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April 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Brexiteers refuse to work with Europe on regulations full stop - that means twice the paperwork for British businesses and so double the cost and complication.
Follow @labour4europe.bsky.social to be a red against red tape and speak up for small business. www.instagram.com/reel/DH8N1zp...
Follow @labour4europe.bsky.social to be a red against red tape and speak up for small business. www.instagram.com/reel/DH8N1zp...
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Appalled to see that Islamophobic abuse towards @SadiqKhan has more than doubled in the space of a year
Standing in solidarity with our Mayor and other colleagues who continue to tirelessly serve our communities, in the face of such horrific abuse
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Standing in solidarity with our Mayor and other colleagues who continue to tirelessly serve our communities, in the face of such horrific abuse
t.co/gE5JtcFntM
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/mar/25/sadiq-khan-islamophobic-abuse-doubles
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March 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Appalled to see that Islamophobic abuse towards @SadiqKhan has more than doubled in the space of a year
Standing in solidarity with our Mayor and other colleagues who continue to tirelessly serve our communities, in the face of such horrific abuse
t.co/gE5JtcFntM
Standing in solidarity with our Mayor and other colleagues who continue to tirelessly serve our communities, in the face of such horrific abuse
t.co/gE5JtcFntM