Pete Gardner #FBPE #FBPPR
@petegardner.bsky.social
Centrist Dad. Hate Brexit and dog whistle politics.
Pinned
The Observer view on trade relations: closer ties with the EU is the lever for economic growth | Observer editorial
Amid sluggish UK productivity and global insecurity, pulling closer to Europe is diplomatically and economically vital
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“Brexit has significantly depressed British exports and GDP, a cost the UK could ill afford.” Why the Government is not willing to publicly link the UK’s anaemic growth with #BrexitDisaster is beyond me.
#BrexitBrokeBritain
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#BrexitBrokeBritain
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A new study reveals Brexit's true price tag is staggering. Originally thought to have cost the UK around 4% of GDP, this new study has concluded that our GDP has been stifled by between 6% and 8%, and that it has cost the treasury £90bn EACH YEAR in lost revenue.
Still, immigrants, eh?
Still, immigrants, eh?
November 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A new study reveals Brexit's true price tag is staggering. Originally thought to have cost the UK around 4% of GDP, this new study has concluded that our GDP has been stifled by between 6% and 8%, and that it has cost the treasury £90bn EACH YEAR in lost revenue.
Still, immigrants, eh?
Still, immigrants, eh?
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"Your Party" antics is why Corbyn and Co led to Boris winning a landslide not to mention Corbyn anti EU and pro Brexit stance. I remember from the vote March the song "Where's Jeremy Corbyn"
Let these clowns 🤡 try and enable a Reform vote FFS🤦🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺
Let these clowns 🤡 try and enable a Reform vote FFS🤦🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺
November 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"Your Party" antics is why Corbyn and Co led to Boris winning a landslide not to mention Corbyn anti EU and pro Brexit stance. I remember from the vote March the song "Where's Jeremy Corbyn"
Let these clowns 🤡 try and enable a Reform vote FFS🤦🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺
Let these clowns 🤡 try and enable a Reform vote FFS🤦🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Most of us were complicit by being, to a greater or lesser extent, complacent. We know better now. And the longer we’re out, it seems, the worse it gets. The Brexit dividend is now firmly, indisputably and eternally the Brexit deficit.
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Brexit is the ball and chain holding Britain back. Time to download the re-application form
Things have not got better since 2020. In fact they've got worse.Our politicians need to wake up and smell the expresso
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November 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Most of us were complicit by being, to a greater or lesser extent, complacent. We know better now. And the longer we’re out, it seems, the worse it gets. The Brexit dividend is now firmly, indisputably and eternally the Brexit deficit.
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When even the Torygraph admits that #Brexit was a major economic error, it really is time to bring the issue back to parliament and the electorate with a #RejoinEU referendum 10 years on @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @libdems.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
When even the Torygraph admits that #Brexit was a major economic error, it really is time to bring the issue back to parliament and the electorate with a #RejoinEU referendum 10 years on @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @libdems.org.uk
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Oh dear. Open goal missed.
It's not "the Brexit deal" that's the problem. That's the Labour line. That framing leaves the door open to the notion that a different Brexit deal might have worked.
No. Brexit itself is the problem. Inherently unworkable.
Depressing that you can't tell the difference.
It's not "the Brexit deal" that's the problem. That's the Labour line. That framing leaves the door open to the notion that a different Brexit deal might have worked.
No. Brexit itself is the problem. Inherently unworkable.
Depressing that you can't tell the difference.
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Oh dear. Open goal missed.
It's not "the Brexit deal" that's the problem. That's the Labour line. That framing leaves the door open to the notion that a different Brexit deal might have worked.
No. Brexit itself is the problem. Inherently unworkable.
Depressing that you can't tell the difference.
It's not "the Brexit deal" that's the problem. That's the Labour line. That framing leaves the door open to the notion that a different Brexit deal might have worked.
No. Brexit itself is the problem. Inherently unworkable.
Depressing that you can't tell the difference.
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Think of Brexit as a vote to eat all future meals at a new restaurant.
We've now been there. We've tried everything on the menu. We know the food is horrible.
Imagine holding a referendum on whether to keep eating its terrible food. That's a very different starting point from the last one in 2016.
We've now been there. We've tried everything on the menu. We know the food is horrible.
Imagine holding a referendum on whether to keep eating its terrible food. That's a very different starting point from the last one in 2016.
November 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Think of Brexit as a vote to eat all future meals at a new restaurant.
We've now been there. We've tried everything on the menu. We know the food is horrible.
Imagine holding a referendum on whether to keep eating its terrible food. That's a very different starting point from the last one in 2016.
We've now been there. We've tried everything on the menu. We know the food is horrible.
Imagine holding a referendum on whether to keep eating its terrible food. That's a very different starting point from the last one in 2016.
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“A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin the EU
Let’s set the record straight on the cause of our economic woes and inability to control immigration”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Let’s set the record straight on the cause of our economic woes and inability to control immigration”
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A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin the EU | Letters
Letters: Let’s set the record straight on the cause of our economic woes and inability to control immigration, writes Robert Gildea. Plus a letter from Rachel Foggitt
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November 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
“A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin the EU
Let’s set the record straight on the cause of our economic woes and inability to control immigration”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Let’s set the record straight on the cause of our economic woes and inability to control immigration”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin the EU | Brexit
https://www.europesays.com/2601548/
Better late than never, Jonathan Freedland (Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped…
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Better late than never, Jonathan Freedland (Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped…
A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin the EU | Brexit - EUROPE SAYS
Better late than never, Jonathan Freedland (Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in the roof, 21
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November 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin the EU | Brexit
https://www.europesays.com/2601548/
Better late than never, Jonathan Freedland (Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped…
https://www.europesays.com/2601548/
Better late than never, Jonathan Freedland (Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped…
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Not the Brexit deal.
Brexit.
A prejudiced moronathon that will continue to damage our country until we’re brave/sane enough to admit it, demand accountability from those who insisted upon it and then, finally, start to fix it.
Brexit.
A prejudiced moronathon that will continue to damage our country until we’re brave/sane enough to admit it, demand accountability from those who insisted upon it and then, finally, start to fix it.
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Not the Brexit deal.
Brexit.
A prejudiced moronathon that will continue to damage our country until we’re brave/sane enough to admit it, demand accountability from those who insisted upon it and then, finally, start to fix it.
Brexit.
A prejudiced moronathon that will continue to damage our country until we’re brave/sane enough to admit it, demand accountability from those who insisted upon it and then, finally, start to fix it.
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It’s also time for the country to make sure that those who created this unmitigated economic failure: Farage, the pro #Brexit Tories etc. never get an opportunity to do more harm to the UK.
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It’s also time for the country to make sure that those who created this unmitigated economic failure: Farage, the pro #Brexit Tories etc. never get an opportunity to do more harm to the UK.
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The Telegraph admits that Brexit has been a disaster a mere 9 years after the vote.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
November 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Telegraph admits that Brexit has been a disaster a mere 9 years after the vote.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
Very demure.
Very mindful.
Very brave.
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Its not an apology as the RW will never apologise, but it is the start to undoing the politically deranged economic damage they recklessly imposed upon the UK.
#BrexitIsADisaster
#Brexit
#BrexitIsADisaster
#Brexit
November 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Its not an apology as the RW will never apologise, but it is the start to undoing the politically deranged economic damage they recklessly imposed upon the UK.
#BrexitIsADisaster
#Brexit
#BrexitIsADisaster
#Brexit
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The Telegraph, ladies and gentlemen.
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Telegraph, ladies and gentlemen.
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🔥 The mood in Brexit-world is changing...
November 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
🔥 The mood in Brexit-world is changing...
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"Time to admit the truth - Brexit has been an unmitigated failure."
Just as the tide is turning, will the English shoot themselves in the foot again and vote for Nigel Farage, the architect of Brexit, as our next prime minister? 🤔
Just as the tide is turning, will the English shoot themselves in the foot again and vote for Nigel Farage, the architect of Brexit, as our next prime minister? 🤔
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"Time to admit the truth - Brexit has been an unmitigated failure."
Just as the tide is turning, will the English shoot themselves in the foot again and vote for Nigel Farage, the architect of Brexit, as our next prime minister? 🤔
Just as the tide is turning, will the English shoot themselves in the foot again and vote for Nigel Farage, the architect of Brexit, as our next prime minister? 🤔
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November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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If the Telegraph can do this, why can’t #BBC journalists challenge all politicians who bemoan our lack of growth on the elephant in the room: the damage of #Brexit+what can be done to repair it? @omrgriffiths @Nshallice @dianamartinbbc @JonathanAspinw1 @JohntNeal @jonathancmunro
November 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If the Telegraph can do this, why can’t #BBC journalists challenge all politicians who bemoan our lack of growth on the elephant in the room: the damage of #Brexit+what can be done to repair it? @omrgriffiths @Nshallice @dianamartinbbc @JonathanAspinw1 @JohntNeal @jonathancmunro
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The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
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November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin the EU www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin the EU | Letters
Letters: Let’s set the record straight on the cause of our economic woes and inability to control immigration, writes Robert Gildea. Plus a letter from Rachel Foggitt
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin the EU www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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After years of arguments, the numbers are finally in. A decade of data shows Brexit hit investment, growth and productivity exactly as predicted – only worse.
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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
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November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
After years of arguments, the numbers are finally in. A decade of data shows Brexit hit investment, growth and productivity exactly as predicted – only worse.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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They've fucked us up
This Brexit mob
They've really done
A cracking job
A broken country
Split and Bitter
Economy headed
Down the shitter
Greed & prejudice beyond the pale
They all should be in bloody jail
They've put the country
Up for sale
This Brexit mob
They've really done
A cracking job
A broken country
Split and Bitter
Economy headed
Down the shitter
Greed & prejudice beyond the pale
They all should be in bloody jail
They've put the country
Up for sale
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
They've fucked us up
This Brexit mob
They've really done
A cracking job
A broken country
Split and Bitter
Economy headed
Down the shitter
Greed & prejudice beyond the pale
They all should be in bloody jail
They've put the country
Up for sale
This Brexit mob
They've really done
A cracking job
A broken country
Split and Bitter
Economy headed
Down the shitter
Greed & prejudice beyond the pale
They all should be in bloody jail
They've put the country
Up for sale
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evening all. Sunlit Uplands latest.
Fun fact: £120b losses p.a. due to brexit works out at about
£10b per month or £2.3b less per week for the NHS.
Fun fact: £120b losses p.a. due to brexit works out at about
£10b per month or £2.3b less per week for the NHS.
November 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
evening all. Sunlit Uplands latest.
Fun fact: £120b losses p.a. due to brexit works out at about
£10b per month or £2.3b less per week for the NHS.
Fun fact: £120b losses p.a. due to brexit works out at about
£10b per month or £2.3b less per week for the NHS.
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Brexit can and must be reversed
November 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Brexit can and must be reversed