BrianinFrance
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Proud citizen of the world | Retired to 🇫🇷 | #FBPE | UK must #RejoinEU | Pro-PR | #CitizensRights | #FreedomOfMovement | #ClimateCrisis is real | Ex-X | Multiculturalism works | Big band jazz | My close family is from three continents | Slava Ukraini
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BrianinFrance
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· Oct 29
Ending EU free movement a ‘disaster’ for Britain, says Green Party’s Zack Polanski
The party’s new leader calls for the migration pact to be reinstated as he sets out his stall on Brexit.
www.politico.eu
Finally, a politician talking sense...
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
@zackpolanski.bsky.social:
“I think rejoining the CU is something we should be doing as soon as possible”
“Over longer term, absolutely we should be rejoining the EU".
“I think Brexit was a catastrophic decision".
UK is plagued with politicians too scared to speak the truth.
After 9 years we are only now seeing timid admissions that Brexit has not been good.
We need to hear politicians say that Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster and it must be addressed now.
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After 9 years we are only now seeing timid admissions that Brexit has not been good.
We need to hear politicians say that Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster and it must be addressed now.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
UK is plagued with politicians too scared to speak the truth.
After 9 years we are only now seeing timid admissions that Brexit has not been good.
We need to hear politicians say that Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster and it must be addressed now.
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After 9 years we are only now seeing timid admissions that Brexit has not been good.
We need to hear politicians say that Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster and it must be addressed now.
1/2
Shabana Mahmood clearly has no morals or empathy, which is presumably why Starmer chose her for Home Secretary.
The UK has, by any measure, totally lost its way, morally, culturally and financially.
The UK has, by any measure, totally lost its way, morally, culturally and financially.
Shabana Mahmood said this month that her migration policies are a "moral mission".
Where is the morality in blocking an eight-year-old girl made destitute by a Hurricane from coming to the UK to join her parents?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Where is the morality in blocking an eight-year-old girl made destitute by a Hurricane from coming to the UK to join her parents?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK rejects visa for girl left destitute in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa
Lati-Yana Brown’s parents had asked for application to be expedited so she could join them in UK after house ruined
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Shabana Mahmood clearly has no morals or empathy, which is presumably why Starmer chose her for Home Secretary.
The UK has, by any measure, totally lost its way, morally, culturally and financially.
The UK has, by any measure, totally lost its way, morally, culturally and financially.
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A brief reminder that everyone should leave X and let that heil hole rot away as it deserves to
Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation
Study finds that a week of political content can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A brief reminder that everyone should leave X and let that heil hole rot away as it deserves to
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The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
'Bolsonaro, 70, was in September convicted over a scheme to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after the 2022 elections that included a plot to kill the veteran leftist'.
Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals.
www.france24.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
'Bolsonaro, 70, was in September convicted over a scheme to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after the 2022 elections that included a plot to kill the veteran leftist'.
When did Black Friday turn into Black November? 🤷
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
When did Black Friday turn into Black November? 🤷
Trump says 'something good just may be happening'
His resignation?
His resignation?
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Trump says 'something good just may be happening'
His resignation?
His resignation?
Bloomberg's: 'Trump proposed a 28-point plan for a ceasefire' starts on the wrong foot.
More accurately: 'Trump forwarded a Russian 28-point plan for the capitulation of Ukraine'.
More accurately: 'Trump forwarded a Russian 28-point plan for the capitulation of Ukraine'.
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Bloomberg's: 'Trump proposed a 28-point plan for a ceasefire' starts on the wrong foot.
More accurately: 'Trump forwarded a Russian 28-point plan for the capitulation of Ukraine'.
More accurately: 'Trump forwarded a Russian 28-point plan for the capitulation of Ukraine'.
The incredible lack of humanity displayed by those with the power to do something about this intolerable situation is despicable.
Today is the 4th anniversary of the worst ever tragedy in the Channel.
At least 27 men, women & children drowned in the freezing water, & 4 more have never been found.
Since then, neither we nor the French have done a thing to offer people in this situation with real solutions.
At least 27 men, women & children drowned in the freezing water, & 4 more have never been found.
Since then, neither we nor the French have done a thing to offer people in this situation with real solutions.
November 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The incredible lack of humanity displayed by those with the power to do something about this intolerable situation is despicable.
Frankly, anyone other than Starmer, who can:
show leadership
stop appeasing Trump
stop claiming to be able to make Brexit work
stop saying 'never rejoining EU in my lifetime'
stop vilifying immigrants
stop mimicking RefUK
That would be a start.
show leadership
stop appeasing Trump
stop claiming to be able to make Brexit work
stop saying 'never rejoining EU in my lifetime'
stop vilifying immigrants
stop mimicking RefUK
That would be a start.
54% of Labour members say Keir Starmer should go before the general election, with more than half saying either Burnham or Rayner should replace him
November 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Frankly, anyone other than Starmer, who can:
show leadership
stop appeasing Trump
stop claiming to be able to make Brexit work
stop saying 'never rejoining EU in my lifetime'
stop vilifying immigrants
stop mimicking RefUK
That would be a start.
show leadership
stop appeasing Trump
stop claiming to be able to make Brexit work
stop saying 'never rejoining EU in my lifetime'
stop vilifying immigrants
stop mimicking RefUK
That would be a start.
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Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
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One might say Farage is not a good judge of character?
Or even worse, maybe he is?
Or even worse, maybe he is?
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
One might say Farage is not a good judge of character?
Or even worse, maybe he is?
Or even worse, maybe he is?
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Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Russia Report now please...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in jail for taking bribes as part of a pro-Russia influence campaign
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
Gill was paid thousands of pounds to give TV interviews in favour of a key Putin ally and to make speeches in European Parliament, where he was an MEP
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Russia Report now please...
“Mr Johnson should have appreciated sooner that this was an emergency that required prime ministerial leadership to inject urgency into the response,” concludes the inquiry, chaired by the retired judge and cross-bench peer Heather Hallett.
Johnson should be in court for his gross incompetence.
Johnson should be in court for his gross incompetence.
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
“Mr Johnson should have appreciated sooner that this was an emergency that required prime ministerial leadership to inject urgency into the response,” concludes the inquiry, chaired by the retired judge and cross-bench peer Heather Hallett.
Johnson should be in court for his gross incompetence.
Johnson should be in court for his gross incompetence.
Good morning from the Charente. This is the heaviest snow fall here in 11 years ❄️
November 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Good morning from the Charente. This is the heaviest snow fall here in 11 years ❄️
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Hey Cis folks, if you're an ally of Trans+ folx, would you mind singing this Not In Our Name petition, please?
It calls on the media to report truthfully that the greatest threat to women isn't Trans+ folx, but cis men.
Thanks.
It calls on the media to report truthfully that the greatest threat to women isn't Trans+ folx, but cis men.
Thanks.
Women in support of the trans+ community - Not in our name
notinourname.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Hey Cis folks, if you're an ally of Trans+ folx, would you mind singing this Not In Our Name petition, please?
It calls on the media to report truthfully that the greatest threat to women isn't Trans+ folx, but cis men.
Thanks.
It calls on the media to report truthfully that the greatest threat to women isn't Trans+ folx, but cis men.
Thanks.
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The Green Party announces that former Labour MP, Lloyd Russell-Moyle, has defected to them, after being de-selected by Keir Starmer's party last year
"My old party has left behind millions of people who want hope... In the Greens I see a party that is offering that," says Russell-Moyle
"My old party has left behind millions of people who want hope... In the Greens I see a party that is offering that," says Russell-Moyle
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Green Party announces that former Labour MP, Lloyd Russell-Moyle, has defected to them, after being de-selected by Keir Starmer's party last year
"My old party has left behind millions of people who want hope... In the Greens I see a party that is offering that," says Russell-Moyle
"My old party has left behind millions of people who want hope... In the Greens I see a party that is offering that," says Russell-Moyle
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Nails it.
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Nails it.
Here's a suggestion. Save this podcast post and make time to listen to it when you can. As well as being very interesting, it's rather important!
I had a great conversation with the wonderful @zackpolanski.bsky.social on his podcast. Do please listen in. I don't think you'll have heard anything quite like it. And there's a LOT more here than the title suggests. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
How Labour Negate Progressive Ideas Through ‘Divide and Rule’ | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski
Podcast Episode · Bold Politics with Zack Polanski · 19/11/2025 · 40m
podcasts.apple.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Here's a suggestion. Save this podcast post and make time to listen to it when you can. As well as being very interesting, it's rather important!
UK still topping the wrong list...
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
UK still topping the wrong list...
'If the rank and file of the party has any sense, it will forcefully cut off this death spiral leadership now, fight back against the latest capitulation to Nigel Farage and stand up for its principles to build a fairer, more equal society'.
This should be compulsory reading for every Labour MP...
This should be compulsory reading for every Labour MP...
Shabana Mahmood is wrong - Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government.
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Shabana Mahmood is wrong
Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government
www.newstatesman.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
'If the rank and file of the party has any sense, it will forcefully cut off this death spiral leadership now, fight back against the latest capitulation to Nigel Farage and stand up for its principles to build a fairer, more equal society'.
This should be compulsory reading for every Labour MP...
This should be compulsory reading for every Labour MP...
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Shabana Mahmood is wrong - Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government.
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Shabana Mahmood is wrong
Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government
www.newstatesman.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Shabana Mahmood is wrong - Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government.
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Well said Alf Dubs 👏
“to use children as a weapon, as the home secretary is doing, is I think a shabby thing. I’m lost for words, frankly”
Lord Dubs
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...
Lord Dubs
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...
Labour Peer Who Fled The Nazis Condemns His Party's Immigration Crackdown
Lord Dubs said he was "lost for words".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Well said Alf Dubs 👏
'Number of Britons leaving the UK last year significantly higher than previously thought', ONS data shows
#BrexitBrokenBritain
#BrexitBrokenBritain
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
'Number of Britons leaving the UK last year significantly higher than previously thought', ONS data shows
#BrexitBrokenBritain
#BrexitBrokenBritain