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If, as someone still supporting Labour, you genuinely want to avoid a Reform government, stop complaining about people calling out Labour's inhumane policies and start challenging those policies. Otherwise, first off, all you are doing is increasing the salience of Reform's arguments. 3/
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
If, as someone still supporting Labour, you genuinely want to avoid a Reform government, stop complaining about people calling out Labour's inhumane policies and start challenging those policies. Otherwise, first off, all you are doing is increasing the salience of Reform's arguments. 3/
Front page please pippa
The 750-page document also has stinging criticism of “toxic and chaotic” culture inside Boris Johnson’s Downing Street – which it said the then PM. actively embraced – in which loudest voices held sway and women were sidelined.
November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Front page please pippa
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Having Johnson & Cummings in Downing Street when Covid struck was, just like Brexit, an entirely avoidable disaster caused largely by utterly appalling journalism. And now exactly the same clowns, arses & bigots with bylines are rolling out the red carpet for Farage.
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
Covid inquiry live: ‘Inexcusable’ delays under Johnson led to 23,000 deaths
Lockdowns may have been avoided if Boris Johnson’s government had acted faster, damning report finds
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Having Johnson & Cummings in Downing Street when Covid struck was, just like Brexit, an entirely avoidable disaster caused largely by utterly appalling journalism. And now exactly the same clowns, arses & bigots with bylines are rolling out the red carpet for Farage.
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
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The news that a national lockdown could have been avoided is shattering. Kemi Badenoch should apologise on behalf of the Conservatives.
People will never forgive them for partying while they left the country vulnerable and grieving.
People will never forgive them for partying while they left the country vulnerable and grieving.
November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The news that a national lockdown could have been avoided is shattering. Kemi Badenoch should apologise on behalf of the Conservatives.
People will never forgive them for partying while they left the country vulnerable and grieving.
People will never forgive them for partying while they left the country vulnerable and grieving.
I’m afraid to say they are doing what people want to see from the government to stop people coming here across the channel people are fed up seeing this
What TF is Starmer doing?
He and Mahmood have opened the flood gates to fascism.
You never beat the far right by trying to neuter them... All they've done is shift the Overton window to more extreme inhumane persecution.
He and Mahmood have opened the flood gates to fascism.
You never beat the far right by trying to neuter them... All they've done is shift the Overton window to more extreme inhumane persecution.
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I’m afraid to say they are doing what people want to see from the government to stop people coming here across the channel people are fed up seeing this
The left can shut up people are fed up with people coming over the channel they really are
November 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The left can shut up people are fed up with people coming over the channel they really are
No the government must do this to stop the boats people are sick and fed up with people coming across the channel
The govt's proposed new asylum laws are impractical, ineffectual, and outright cruel. Aping the rhetoric of Reform won't fix the real issues in this country; it will only stir up more false divisions and endanger already vulnerable communities.
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
No the government must do this to stop the boats people are sick and fed up with people coming across the channel
They will
The main question I have for Labour is, what will you do when the polls don’t improve for you after this?
November 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
They will
Would be fantastic
Well here it is!
The UK is considering joining PEM.
Not A European customs union, but offers big benefits to trade across Europe.
Not THE Customs Union, but something many people were calling for the UK to join as an alternative a few months back.
So pleased to see it being considered.
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The UK is considering joining PEM.
Not A European customs union, but offers big benefits to trade across Europe.
Not THE Customs Union, but something many people were calling for the UK to join as an alternative a few months back.
So pleased to see it being considered.
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UK considers joining agreement to boost trade opportunities for British businesses
Call for Evidence opens to seek views on the merits of acceding to the PEM Convention
www.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Would be fantastic
She is right to introduce this
Home secretary says more families with failed asylum claims will be removed from UK
https://www.europesays.com/2576048/
Lib Dems accuse government of using language that ‘stokes division’published at 18:25 GMT 18:25 GMT Liberal Democrat spokesperson…
https://www.europesays.com/2576048/
Lib Dems accuse government of using language that ‘stokes division’published at 18:25 GMT 18:25 GMT Liberal Democrat spokesperson…
Home secretary says more families with failed asylum claims will be removed from UK - EUROPE SAYS
18:25 GMT
www.europesays.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
She is right to introduce this
Well it proves what is coming if people give reform power please don’t
‘It’s cruel’: relatives of residents react to proposal to close Lancashire care homes
‘It’s cruel’: relatives of residents react to proposal to close Lancashire care homes
Elderly residents of care home left anxious after Reform-led county council started consultation over plans for its closure
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Well it proves what is coming if people give reform power please don’t
No I’m sorry there is no support for this strike
Wes Streeting blaming striking doctors for striking because Wes Streeting, like so many of his predecessors, such as Jeremy Hunt, is an awful health secretary
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
No I’m sorry there is no support for this strike
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Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
Take the Pledge: “I’ll never vote for Nigel Farage”
Join thousands across Britain taking the Never Nigel Pledge. Say no to hate and division and help stop Reform UK from tearing apart our communities. Let's show there is strength in standing together f...
secure.hopenothate.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
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A new 'work and study visa' route for refugees is to be set up as an alternative to standard asylum route.
It is part of the government's plans to open up safe and legal routes - and importantly a way that allows people to work sooner, which many have called for.
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It is part of the government's plans to open up safe and legal routes - and importantly a way that allows people to work sooner, which many have called for.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A new 'work and study visa' route for refugees is to be set up as an alternative to standard asylum route.
It is part of the government's plans to open up safe and legal routes - and importantly a way that allows people to work sooner, which many have called for.
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It is part of the government's plans to open up safe and legal routes - and importantly a way that allows people to work sooner, which many have called for.
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I’m sorry she’s right and Labour are right to do this
Labour MPs slam government for ‘chasing Reform’ with ‘brutal’ asylum crackdown
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...
Labour MPs slam government for 'chasing Reform' with 'brutal' asylum crackdown
The government is facing criticism from Labour MPs after home secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans to overhaul the UK's asylum system.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I’m sorry she’s right and Labour are right to do this
Absolutely correct Labour must be very tough or they will be toast
I’m pro immigration. I vote Labour. I support a strong approach to our borders. I also support safe routes for those fleeing war torn countries. Asylum must be fair to all. I trust Labour to get the balance right. It may take a few iterations. It beats anything Reform advocate
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Absolutely correct Labour must be very tough or they will be toast
It’s about time
Monday’s @theguardian.com front page: Most sweeping reforms to asylum rules in a generation to be unveiled www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
It’s about time
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According to the National Bureau for Economic Research, Brexit has had negative impact and was the catalyst for the UK’s economic downfall with GDP falling by 8%, investment down by 12% and employment down 4% from where they should all be since 2016. www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
'GDP reduced by 8%' - Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
Can't help but feel those responsible for Brexit should not, for example, be riding high in the polls with a new party...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 AM
According to the National Bureau for Economic Research, Brexit has had negative impact and was the catalyst for the UK’s economic downfall with GDP falling by 8%, investment down by 12% and employment down 4% from where they should all be since 2016. www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
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"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks the BBC and tries to pick pockets of millions of licence fee payers.
November 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks the BBC and tries to pick pockets of millions of licence fee payers.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan on why the Far Right lie about London crime: “They don’t want our modern, multicultural, progressive metropolis to succeed because they can’t stomach the truth. London is a place where people of every creed, colour and culture live together in peace and mutual respect.”
November 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
London Mayor Sadiq Khan on why the Far Right lie about London crime: “They don’t want our modern, multicultural, progressive metropolis to succeed because they can’t stomach the truth. London is a place where people of every creed, colour and culture live together in peace and mutual respect.”
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People on the 'far' Left want Healthcare, Housing and good wages for all.
People on the Far Right want to deport or exterminate all the groups they don't like.
Not the same.
People on the Far Right want to deport or exterminate all the groups they don't like.
Not the same.
November 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
People on the 'far' Left want Healthcare, Housing and good wages for all.
People on the Far Right want to deport or exterminate all the groups they don't like.
Not the same.
People on the Far Right want to deport or exterminate all the groups they don't like.
Not the same.
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It costs nothing for you to share this.
For every dollar you donate to your local food pantry you’ll be providing up to 10 meals to families in need this holiday season.
For every dollar you donate to your local food pantry you’ll be providing up to 10 meals to families in need this holiday season.
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It costs nothing for you to share this.
For every dollar you donate to your local food pantry you’ll be providing up to 10 meals to families in need this holiday season.
For every dollar you donate to your local food pantry you’ll be providing up to 10 meals to families in need this holiday season.
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To reiterate, this is about making life immeasurably more miserable and stressful for some of the most vulnerable people, in the almost certainly vain hope of winning over the votes of racists.
Anything more shabby and shameful is difficult to envisage.
Anything more shabby and shameful is difficult to envisage.
Asylum in UK to be made temporary under Home Secretary’s plans
Shabana Mahmood will lay out reforms modelled on the Danish system on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
To reiterate, this is about making life immeasurably more miserable and stressful for some of the most vulnerable people, in the almost certainly vain hope of winning over the votes of racists.
Anything more shabby and shameful is difficult to envisage.
Anything more shabby and shameful is difficult to envisage.
Look be honest we need to work together and vote tactical against reform and the conservatives
Interesting to read in the Times of Labour Ministers admitting that the Green Party are very much ready to take them (and Reform) on.
"Polanski plans to redistribute power with a smile."
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
"Polanski plans to redistribute power with a smile."
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Zack attack: the charismatic eco-populist rallying the radical left
With Labour purged of Corbynites and Corbyn’s party in chaos, Green leader Zack Polanski has become an icon for dispossessed youth but is he just a showman?
www.thetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Look be honest we need to work together and vote tactical against reform and the conservatives