Niall Ó Conghaile
@nialloconghaile.bsky.social
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European.
Views my own; RT = interest, not endorsement.
European.
Views my own; RT = interest, not endorsement.
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I understand. We understand.
We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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They continue to think that if they ask for the same things that May demanded but without the threats and associated hubris somehow they will be successful
Bring back Monsieur Barnier, he had a good way with words to explain the reality
Bring back Monsieur Barnier, he had a good way with words to explain the reality
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
They continue to think that if they ask for the same things that May demanded but without the threats and associated hubris somehow they will be successful
Bring back Monsieur Barnier, he had a good way with words to explain the reality
Bring back Monsieur Barnier, he had a good way with words to explain the reality
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That's so spot on Niall.
The GE campaign was so dishonest: both Tories & Labour & Libdems to a lesser extent didn't want to talk about EU/Brexit or black holes in the budget & the media was complicit. The SNP mentioned both non stop but we're cut off in the tv debates clearly to help out Labour.
The GE campaign was so dishonest: both Tories & Labour & Libdems to a lesser extent didn't want to talk about EU/Brexit or black holes in the budget & the media was complicit. The SNP mentioned both non stop but we're cut off in the tv debates clearly to help out Labour.
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
That's so spot on Niall.
The GE campaign was so dishonest: both Tories & Labour & Libdems to a lesser extent didn't want to talk about EU/Brexit or black holes in the budget & the media was complicit. The SNP mentioned both non stop but we're cut off in the tv debates clearly to help out Labour.
The GE campaign was so dishonest: both Tories & Labour & Libdems to a lesser extent didn't want to talk about EU/Brexit or black holes in the budget & the media was complicit. The SNP mentioned both non stop but we're cut off in the tv debates clearly to help out Labour.
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Good thread Niall!
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Good thread Niall!
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Labour was dishonest also about the need to raise taxes.
However they have broken than election pledge.
But on Europe?
Nope.
I have the feeling the “Reset” will achieve very little.
However they have broken than election pledge.
But on Europe?
Nope.
I have the feeling the “Reset” will achieve very little.
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Labour was dishonest also about the need to raise taxes.
However they have broken than election pledge.
But on Europe?
Nope.
I have the feeling the “Reset” will achieve very little.
However they have broken than election pledge.
But on Europe?
Nope.
I have the feeling the “Reset” will achieve very little.
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The problem is that the current UKG needs the same thing the 2016/18 version needed
Access to the SM and CU without fully reciprocating the four freedoms especially the movement of people
The 2019 UKG pretended full access wasn’t needed in order to get the drama over and done with but that was
Access to the SM and CU without fully reciprocating the four freedoms especially the movement of people
The 2019 UKG pretended full access wasn’t needed in order to get the drama over and done with but that was
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The problem is that the current UKG needs the same thing the 2016/18 version needed
Access to the SM and CU without fully reciprocating the four freedoms especially the movement of people
The 2019 UKG pretended full access wasn’t needed in order to get the drama over and done with but that was
Access to the SM and CU without fully reciprocating the four freedoms especially the movement of people
The 2019 UKG pretended full access wasn’t needed in order to get the drama over and done with but that was
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When UK says it want's value for money now, and didn't get it as a member before Brexit, then the question is why do all other members stay? Not only did UK get VFM but also special carve outs in multiple agreements. This special treatment for UK is frankly tiresome, old and embarrassing.
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
When UK says it want's value for money now, and didn't get it as a member before Brexit, then the question is why do all other members stay? Not only did UK get VFM but also special carve outs in multiple agreements. This special treatment for UK is frankly tiresome, old and embarrassing.
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Key point on the EU-UK Reset talks: The UK has deliberately chosen not to build popular support for the "Reset". This means that its heart is not in it. The slightest wind blows this off-track.
In that case, we as EU should accept that UK is not ready yet, end the Reset, and try again later.
In that case, we as EU should accept that UK is not ready yet, end the Reset, and try again later.
That brings up a real risk: what if UKG isn't in a position politically to make the push necessary to keep things on track? What if it doesn't care? Some of this reset looks like a façade to be seen to be doing something, to keep pro-Europeans happy, while not upsetting the Brexit status quo.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Key point on the EU-UK Reset talks: The UK has deliberately chosen not to build popular support for the "Reset". This means that its heart is not in it. The slightest wind blows this off-track.
In that case, we as EU should accept that UK is not ready yet, end the Reset, and try again later.
In that case, we as EU should accept that UK is not ready yet, end the Reset, and try again later.
I have no recent insight particularly, but that description of UKG chicanery and trying to leverage what had been agreed chimes loudly with earlier in the year.
Keep an eye. Not saying 🇪🇺 will walk, but expect suspension unless the UK gets its house in order
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Keep an eye. Not saying 🇪🇺 will walk, but expect suspension unless the UK gets its house in order
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I have to say, this is earlier than I had expected. But if the UK wants to benefit from being inside the SM, it has to contribute.
As for wanting to pay half as much as others for Erasmus, where do they get off?
The Uk chose Brexit. Stop asking others to pay their way.
#ExtrawurstGroßbritannien
As for wanting to pay half as much as others for Erasmus, where do they get off?
The Uk chose Brexit. Stop asking others to pay their way.
#ExtrawurstGroßbritannien
EU demands UK pay into budget as part of relationship ‘reset’
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
I have no recent insight particularly, but that description of UKG chicanery and trying to leverage what had been agreed chimes loudly with earlier in the year.
Keep an eye. Not saying 🇪🇺 will walk, but expect suspension unless the UK gets its house in order
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Keep an eye. Not saying 🇪🇺 will walk, but expect suspension unless the UK gets its house in order
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Online violence against women, for want of a better word, is being perpetrated by fascists, Nazis, religious fundamentalists and incels. It will destroy the quality of our government and democracy., which depends on getting pluralist voices into decision-making.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Online violence against women, for want of a better word, is being perpetrated by fascists, Nazis, religious fundamentalists and incels. It will destroy the quality of our government and democracy., which depends on getting pluralist voices into decision-making.
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Scotland didn’t choose Brexit they were dragged out by Westminster
Your point stands though
Your point stands though
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Scotland didn’t choose Brexit they were dragged out by Westminster
Your point stands though
Your point stands though
For information, I wrote to Caroline Lucas (former UK MP)
Who did you write to?
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Who did you write to?
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We need to fix the problem of online violence against women as a society to protect our democracy
But for today, why not write to a woman in public life - media, science, sport, academia, but esp. politics - and tell her you appreciate her work.
The article 👇
But for today, why not write to a woman in public life - media, science, sport, academia, but esp. politics - and tell her you appreciate her work.
The article 👇
In Sweden, online hate and anti-immigrant extremism are driving women out of public life | Martin Gelin
A leading liberal politician has quit in fear of her physical safety. It is a crushing setback for democracy in one of the world’s most open societies, says journalist Martin Gelin
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
For information, I wrote to Caroline Lucas (former UK MP)
Who did you write to?
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Who did you write to?
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Good video from Caroline Lucas.
This is how campaigners should work, showing the value of community.
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This is how campaigners should work, showing the value of community.
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What Does Europe Mean To You? | European Movement UK
For people across the UK, Europe means many different things - from culture, adventure and diversity, to opportunities for work, collaboration and friendship.
Watch our video, introduced by European Movement Co-President Caroline Lucas, as people in Manchester and London share their perspective.
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Good video from Caroline Lucas.
This is how campaigners should work, showing the value of community.
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This is how campaigners should work, showing the value of community.
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The EU is a world leader in trade.
In 2024, it was the:
🥇 largest trader in services
🥈 second largest trader in goods
🥇 largest investor in other countries
More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/yDpDVd
In 2024, it was the:
🥇 largest trader in services
🥈 second largest trader in goods
🥇 largest investor in other countries
More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/yDpDVd
The EU’s role in global trade
The European Union is the world’s largest trade bloc in terms of goods and services combined, accounting in 2024 for an estimated 15.8% of world trade.
link.europa.eu
November 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The EU is a world leader in trade.
In 2024, it was the:
🥇 largest trader in services
🥈 second largest trader in goods
🥇 largest investor in other countries
More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/yDpDVd
In 2024, it was the:
🥇 largest trader in services
🥈 second largest trader in goods
🥇 largest investor in other countries
More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/yDpDVd
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So, this is a problem, certainly, but it's not entirely within @europeanmovement.co.uk 's control. So some leeway there.
But it's not the main problem.
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But it's not the main problem.
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The main problem that EM UK has is that they are virtually unknown, their profile is nonexistent outside of a small circle on SM
If Mike was ever actually interviewed on a mainstream TV show they would need to spend 8 minutes of the allotted 10 explaining what the EM actually is
They don’t have
If Mike was ever actually interviewed on a mainstream TV show they would need to spend 8 minutes of the allotted 10 explaining what the EM actually is
They don’t have
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
So, this is a problem, certainly, but it's not entirely within @europeanmovement.co.uk 's control. So some leeway there.
But it's not the main problem.
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But it's not the main problem.
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<<Gratuitously shares image of locally sourced - paella de verduras>>
Everything KM0 and the lemons and herbs from the garden.
C'mon Britain, join the EU and you could eat like this every day too! ;)
Everything KM0 and the lemons and herbs from the garden.
C'mon Britain, join the EU and you could eat like this every day too! ;)
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
<<Gratuitously shares image of locally sourced - paella de verduras>>
Everything KM0 and the lemons and herbs from the garden.
C'mon Britain, join the EU and you could eat like this every day too! ;)
Everything KM0 and the lemons and herbs from the garden.
C'mon Britain, join the EU and you could eat like this every day too! ;)
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EU should ask UK for a 250% the rate of normal Erasmus contribution as a counteroffer.
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
EU should ask UK for a 250% the rate of normal Erasmus contribution as a counteroffer.
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Don't want to be rich like those dastardly Catholics across the channel! Poverty brings you closer to God! 😉😉😉
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Don't want to be rich like those dastardly Catholics across the channel! Poverty brings you closer to God! 😉😉😉
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Is the answer they are going to raise taxes, and never dropping the May-Johnson red lines because what British businesses now need is stability, and dropping the red lines would bring back uncertainty for businesses again.
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Is the answer they are going to raise taxes, and never dropping the May-Johnson red lines because what British businesses now need is stability, and dropping the red lines would bring back uncertainty for businesses again.
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50 percent off for British students, trainees, and doctoral candidates to participate in the Erasmus program? #Erasmus+ is one of the most valuable achievements of the EU and is definitely not a bargain in a clearance sale.
I have to say, this is earlier than I had expected. But if the UK wants to benefit from being inside the SM, it has to contribute.
As for wanting to pay half as much as others for Erasmus, where do they get off?
The Uk chose Brexit. Stop asking others to pay their way.
#ExtrawurstGroßbritannien
As for wanting to pay half as much as others for Erasmus, where do they get off?
The Uk chose Brexit. Stop asking others to pay their way.
#ExtrawurstGroßbritannien
EU demands UK pay into budget as part of relationship ‘reset’
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
50 percent off for British students, trainees, and doctoral candidates to participate in the Erasmus program? #Erasmus+ is one of the most valuable achievements of the EU and is definitely not a bargain in a clearance sale.
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May-Johnson-Starmer-Henig red lines.
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in the back seat of a car with a group of people .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in the back seat of a car with a group of people .
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
May-Johnson-Starmer-Henig red lines.
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Wouldn’t be surprising. The EU just doesn’t have time for repetitive negotiating sessions in which the UK still maintains it has some special status halfway between third country and member state that entitles it to a special deal. This approach was tested to destruction in the Brexit negotiations.
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Wouldn’t be surprising. The EU just doesn’t have time for repetitive negotiating sessions in which the UK still maintains it has some special status halfway between third country and member state that entitles it to a special deal. This approach was tested to destruction in the Brexit negotiations.
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Well, its not as though we've not repeatedly hammered on about this, but there are none so blind as those that will not see... The people wanted magic unicorn cake and by god HMG is going to try to give them magic unicorn cake (aka blaming foreigners & 5th columnists when they inevitably fail).
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Well, its not as though we've not repeatedly hammered on about this, but there are none so blind as those that will not see... The people wanted magic unicorn cake and by god HMG is going to try to give them magic unicorn cake (aka blaming foreigners & 5th columnists when they inevitably fail).
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I expect the “we’ve had enough of experts” responses will soon be out in force
The “red lines” always were nonsensical and self defeating
Having an open mind and being open to debate and possibly changing your mind if circumstances change is what a sensible Government would do
The “red lines” always were nonsensical and self defeating
Having an open mind and being open to debate and possibly changing your mind if circumstances change is what a sensible Government would do
Wow. Just wow. We can safely say that leaving Europe is very bad for your economic health.
So what are UKG doing about it, and why is the answer not dropping the May-Johnson redlines?
So what are UKG doing about it, and why is the answer not dropping the May-Johnson redlines?
Headline from a serious and long working paper on the economic impact of Brexit. Possible that this has been feeding into OBR and HMT discussions?
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I expect the “we’ve had enough of experts” responses will soon be out in force
The “red lines” always were nonsensical and self defeating
Having an open mind and being open to debate and possibly changing your mind if circumstances change is what a sensible Government would do
The “red lines” always were nonsensical and self defeating
Having an open mind and being open to debate and possibly changing your mind if circumstances change is what a sensible Government would do
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Let me also add that anything resulting in the UK showing a true “mea culpa” at the doorsteps of Brussels is rooted in the EU continuing the EU’s no nonsense hardline approach towards slackening the strong hand on the UK’s Brexit.
The rules must 100% remain the 💯% the rules. No special benefits! 🤷🏻♂️
The rules must 100% remain the 💯% the rules. No special benefits! 🤷🏻♂️
November 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Let me also add that anything resulting in the UK showing a true “mea culpa” at the doorsteps of Brussels is rooted in the EU continuing the EU’s no nonsense hardline approach towards slackening the strong hand on the UK’s Brexit.
The rules must 100% remain the 💯% the rules. No special benefits! 🤷🏻♂️
The rules must 100% remain the 💯% the rules. No special benefits! 🤷🏻♂️
Wow. Just wow. We can safely say that leaving Europe is very bad for your economic health.
So what are UKG doing about it, and why is the answer not dropping the May-Johnson redlines?
So what are UKG doing about it, and why is the answer not dropping the May-Johnson redlines?
Headline from a serious and long working paper on the economic impact of Brexit. Possible that this has been feeding into OBR and HMT discussions?
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Wow. Just wow. We can safely say that leaving Europe is very bad for your economic health.
So what are UKG doing about it, and why is the answer not dropping the May-Johnson redlines?
So what are UKG doing about it, and why is the answer not dropping the May-Johnson redlines?