Darren Mason
@djrm94.bsky.social
Labour activist. Former Parliamentary staffer. Lancaster alumni. Proud Northerner. All views my own, etc
A deeply frustrating and depressing article.
The UK rightly extended the hand of support and solidarity to BN(O) passport holders in Hong Kong. We should never go back on that commitment, and the Government really should think again about their proposals.
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The UK rightly extended the hand of support and solidarity to BN(O) passport holders in Hong Kong. We should never go back on that commitment, and the Government really should think again about their proposals.
on.ft.com/4hpcvBt
UK Hongkongers rue the rockiness of their ‘lifeboat’ after threatened visa changes
People who fled Chinese territory are angry after London looks at doubling length of time required to gain citizenship
on.ft.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
A deeply frustrating and depressing article.
The UK rightly extended the hand of support and solidarity to BN(O) passport holders in Hong Kong. We should never go back on that commitment, and the Government really should think again about their proposals.
on.ft.com/4hpcvBt
The UK rightly extended the hand of support and solidarity to BN(O) passport holders in Hong Kong. We should never go back on that commitment, and the Government really should think again about their proposals.
on.ft.com/4hpcvBt
Horrific antisemitism on display again, on one of the holiest days for Jews, with a violent attack on a synagogue.
Thoughts are with all my Jewish friends.
Thoughts are with all my Jewish friends.
October 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Horrific antisemitism on display again, on one of the holiest days for Jews, with a violent attack on a synagogue.
Thoughts are with all my Jewish friends.
Thoughts are with all my Jewish friends.
Nonsense and offensive from the Netanyahu govt.
*Their* actions are bolstering Hamas by shredding the goodwill and support Israel rightly got after the awful attacks on Oct 7th.
A 2 state solution is the only long term way forward.
www.thetimes.com/article/d75c...
*Their* actions are bolstering Hamas by shredding the goodwill and support Israel rightly got after the awful attacks on Oct 7th.
A 2 state solution is the only long term way forward.
www.thetimes.com/article/d75c...
Starmer ‘rewarding Hamas’ with plan to recognise Palestine, says Israel
Sir Keir Starmer has been under pressure from his cabinet and backbenchers to follow the French lead and recognise Palestine
www.thetimes.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Nonsense and offensive from the Netanyahu govt.
*Their* actions are bolstering Hamas by shredding the goodwill and support Israel rightly got after the awful attacks on Oct 7th.
A 2 state solution is the only long term way forward.
www.thetimes.com/article/d75c...
*Their* actions are bolstering Hamas by shredding the goodwill and support Israel rightly got after the awful attacks on Oct 7th.
A 2 state solution is the only long term way forward.
www.thetimes.com/article/d75c...
Another example of arguing the toss for months to just return to the obvious way forward.
Wise up.
Wise up.
Sir Keir Starmer to launch new national inquiry into grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer to launch new national inquiry into grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer is to launch a new national inquiry into grooming gangs.
news.sky.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Another example of arguing the toss for months to just return to the obvious way forward.
Wise up.
Wise up.
Virtually every European country has a ID card scheme.
This is long overdue - just do it
www.thetimes.com/article/4574...
This is long overdue - just do it
www.thetimes.com/article/4574...
No 10 examines plan for digital ID cards to cut illegal migration
Some cabinet ministers support the think tank proposal to issue a ‘BritCard’ to every adult which could become a one-stop shop for access to government services
www.thetimes.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Virtually every European country has a ID card scheme.
This is long overdue - just do it
www.thetimes.com/article/4574...
This is long overdue - just do it
www.thetimes.com/article/4574...
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The determination of Kemi Badenoch to turn Lucy Connolly - a woman who demanded a pogrom ffs - into a national hero just shows how far down the right wing Twitter rabbit hole she is. Really despicable.
May 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The determination of Kemi Badenoch to turn Lucy Connolly - a woman who demanded a pogrom ffs - into a national hero just shows how far down the right wing Twitter rabbit hole she is. Really despicable.
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We are all paying for 14 years of the Tories slashing investment. This is absolutely the right move.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reeves to champion £113bn of new capital investment in spending review
Chancellor hopes investment in homes, transport and energy will stave off pressure from MPs and discontent among public
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We are all paying for 14 years of the Tories slashing investment. This is absolutely the right move.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
She isn't fit to be Leader of the Opposition, let alone a potential Prime Minister.
Russian ministry of foreign affairs seizes upon Badenoch's remarks that Russia's war on Ukraine is a western proxy-war against Russia. Seemingly inadvertently echoing a Russian position for 3+ years.
May 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
She isn't fit to be Leader of the Opposition, let alone a potential Prime Minister.
Why? Such an unnecessary and mean spirited mood.
Government really do need to break out of this self imposed straight jacket
www.thetimes.com/article/4d4e...
Government really do need to break out of this self imposed straight jacket
www.thetimes.com/article/4d4e...
Civil servants banned from buying Pride-flag lanyards
The ‘stricter’ rules came after a spending crackdown in government on branded merchandise and staff away days
www.thetimes.com
May 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Why? Such an unnecessary and mean spirited mood.
Government really do need to break out of this self imposed straight jacket
www.thetimes.com/article/4d4e...
Government really do need to break out of this self imposed straight jacket
www.thetimes.com/article/4d4e...
Delusion.
May 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Delusion.
The museum was hosting an event to promote aid to Gaza.
There is no defence of this crime whatsoever. It is blatant and out and out antisemitism
There is no defence of this crime whatsoever. It is blatant and out and out antisemitism
“Free Palestine!” shouted the suspect as he was led away in Washington, DC
Elias Rodriguez, 30, is in custody after two people - Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim - were shot dead outside a museum.
#skynews #WashingtonDC #Israel #Palestine
Elias Rodriguez, 30, is in custody after two people - Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim - were shot dead outside a museum.
#skynews #WashingtonDC #Israel #Palestine
May 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The museum was hosting an event to promote aid to Gaza.
There is no defence of this crime whatsoever. It is blatant and out and out antisemitism
There is no defence of this crime whatsoever. It is blatant and out and out antisemitism
"Wet"
It’s one year since Rishi Sunak called the 2024 General Election - and the anniversary of my favourite word clouds of all time, voters reactions to the two launch speeches.
May 22, 2025 at 7:27 AM
"Wet"
High drama in my building this morning
May 22, 2025 at 7:23 AM
High drama in my building this morning
London's nightlife is on its knees, you don't feel safe checking your phone when you're walking around, and you pay through your nose in rent.
But sure, let's rehash Brexit arguments and spend time on something the Mayor isn't responsible for.
Smh.
But sure, let's rehash Brexit arguments and spend time on something the Mayor isn't responsible for.
Smh.
We can no longer allow Brexit to be a barrier to young people’s dreams ⬇️
May 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
London's nightlife is on its knees, you don't feel safe checking your phone when you're walking around, and you pay through your nose in rent.
But sure, let's rehash Brexit arguments and spend time on something the Mayor isn't responsible for.
Smh.
But sure, let's rehash Brexit arguments and spend time on something the Mayor isn't responsible for.
Smh.
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We can no longer allow Brexit to be a barrier to young people’s dreams ⬇️
May 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We can no longer allow Brexit to be a barrier to young people’s dreams ⬇️
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This is such beautiful news. The wonders created through the scientific method, and the hard work of scientists trying again and again, often in the face of repeated failure, really are something to behold.
Baby gets world's first personalised gene therapy treatment
Baby gets world's first personalised gene therapy treatment
A baby born with a rare genetic disease is "growing and thriving" after getting bespoke gene therapy.
news.sky.com
May 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This is such beautiful news. The wonders created through the scientific method, and the hard work of scientists trying again and again, often in the face of repeated failure, really are something to behold.
Honoured to be a guest of the UK-Taiwanese APPG to hear from former President of Taiwan, President Tsai.
The UK & Taiwan have strong links.
In a uncertain world, President Tsai called out the threats from disinformation and provocation.
We all must support progressive democracies like Taiwan.
The UK & Taiwan have strong links.
In a uncertain world, President Tsai called out the threats from disinformation and provocation.
We all must support progressive democracies like Taiwan.
May 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Honoured to be a guest of the UK-Taiwanese APPG to hear from former President of Taiwan, President Tsai.
The UK & Taiwan have strong links.
In a uncertain world, President Tsai called out the threats from disinformation and provocation.
We all must support progressive democracies like Taiwan.
The UK & Taiwan have strong links.
In a uncertain world, President Tsai called out the threats from disinformation and provocation.
We all must support progressive democracies like Taiwan.
I think the premise of this is bang on.
Cutting WFA was - and is - ridiculously unpopular and shouldn't have happened in the way it did, but reversing course will not pay off politically - and economically would be *even more* damaging.
Look ahead, not back.
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Cutting WFA was - and is - ridiculously unpopular and shouldn't have happened in the way it did, but reversing course will not pay off politically - and economically would be *even more* damaging.
Look ahead, not back.
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Rachel Reeves shouldn’t U-turn on winter fuel cuts
It would be a dangerous risk for a high-borrowing government to bow to political pressure.
www.newstatesman.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I think the premise of this is bang on.
Cutting WFA was - and is - ridiculously unpopular and shouldn't have happened in the way it did, but reversing course will not pay off politically - and economically would be *even more* damaging.
Look ahead, not back.
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Cutting WFA was - and is - ridiculously unpopular and shouldn't have happened in the way it did, but reversing course will not pay off politically - and economically would be *even more* damaging.
Look ahead, not back.
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Childish, performative politics. Exactly what you can expect from the Greens.
Trump's position means the UK should step up to support our allies, not withdraw in the face of a fascist Russia.
That is what a proper internationalist Party would do.
Trump's position means the UK should step up to support our allies, not withdraw in the face of a fascist Russia.
That is what a proper internationalist Party would do.
Green Party leadership frontrunner Zack Polanski tells me the UK must now end its membership of NATO, because of Trump.
Polanski says that Trump's presidency means the "Age of NATO is over" and his party should now abandon its commitment to the alliance
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/08/g...
Polanski says that Trump's presidency means the "Age of NATO is over" and his party should now abandon its commitment to the alliance
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/08/g...
Green Party Deputy Leader Zack Polanski Says UK Must Leave NATO Because of Trump
The frontrunner to become the next leader of the Green Party of England and Wales tells Byline Times the UK must now form new alliances for "peace" instead
bylinetimes.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Childish, performative politics. Exactly what you can expect from the Greens.
Trump's position means the UK should step up to support our allies, not withdraw in the face of a fascist Russia.
That is what a proper internationalist Party would do.
Trump's position means the UK should step up to support our allies, not withdraw in the face of a fascist Russia.
That is what a proper internationalist Party would do.
There is over 4 years until the next General Election, but the results in some of these County Councils are a clear warning to the Government.
The Prime Minister is right to say we need to go further and faster in driving change - but it needs to be tangible
The Prime Minister is right to say we need to go further and faster in driving change - but it needs to be tangible
May 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
There is over 4 years until the next General Election, but the results in some of these County Councils are a clear warning to the Government.
The Prime Minister is right to say we need to go further and faster in driving change - but it needs to be tangible
The Prime Minister is right to say we need to go further and faster in driving change - but it needs to be tangible
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1) Renters right bill
2) Biggest employment rights package in a generation
3) Billions of pounds extra into our NHS, with waiting lists falling month on month
4) Punishing water company bosses who dump sewage in our rivers
5) Bold planning reforms so we can get Britain building again
2) Biggest employment rights package in a generation
3) Billions of pounds extra into our NHS, with waiting lists falling month on month
4) Punishing water company bosses who dump sewage in our rivers
5) Bold planning reforms so we can get Britain building again
Told Labour canvasser the other day I was going to vote Green again and he said he understood you have to vote with your heart "but it's either us or Reform". Tried to ask if he had any positive reasons to vote Labour but he was already walking away.
May 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
1) Renters right bill
2) Biggest employment rights package in a generation
3) Billions of pounds extra into our NHS, with waiting lists falling month on month
4) Punishing water company bosses who dump sewage in our rivers
5) Bold planning reforms so we can get Britain building again
2) Biggest employment rights package in a generation
3) Billions of pounds extra into our NHS, with waiting lists falling month on month
4) Punishing water company bosses who dump sewage in our rivers
5) Bold planning reforms so we can get Britain building again
Its a bold and welcome step from the Government to publish this data, getting to the root of who is responsible for crime in the UK.
Clarity and transparency are keys tools in tackling the far right, not treating everything conceivable as an "anti-migrant agenda"
Clarity and transparency are keys tools in tackling the far right, not treating everything conceivable as an "anti-migrant agenda"
EXCL: The UK Government has been slammed over plans to publish a league table of foreign criminals' offences.
The Scottish Refugee Council warned of "obvious dangers" in the data, while the Greens accused Labour of worsening the "anti-migrant agenda".
www.thenational.scot/news/2510697...
The Scottish Refugee Council warned of "obvious dangers" in the data, while the Greens accused Labour of worsening the "anti-migrant agenda".
www.thenational.scot/news/2510697...
UK Government panned over 'dangerous' migrant crime league table plans
The UK Government has been slammed over reported plans to publish a league table of foreign criminals and their offences ...
www.thenational.scot
April 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Its a bold and welcome step from the Government to publish this data, getting to the root of who is responsible for crime in the UK.
Clarity and transparency are keys tools in tackling the far right, not treating everything conceivable as an "anti-migrant agenda"
Clarity and transparency are keys tools in tackling the far right, not treating everything conceivable as an "anti-migrant agenda"
The Court Ruling today on Trans women shows just how far we've regressed in public opinion due to entrenched extreme views.
This clip - from 1994(!) - is so revealing.
Not a single member of the audience had a issue with two trans women.
Imagine the response now...
youtu.be/Pfbe9iCs8Dw?...
This clip - from 1994(!) - is so revealing.
Not a single member of the audience had a issue with two trans women.
Imagine the response now...
youtu.be/Pfbe9iCs8Dw?...
Michael Barrymore interviews Transgender women in the 1990s - The view 30 years ago
YouTube video by Michael Barrymore
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The Court Ruling today on Trans women shows just how far we've regressed in public opinion due to entrenched extreme views.
This clip - from 1994(!) - is so revealing.
Not a single member of the audience had a issue with two trans women.
Imagine the response now...
youtu.be/Pfbe9iCs8Dw?...
This clip - from 1994(!) - is so revealing.
Not a single member of the audience had a issue with two trans women.
Imagine the response now...
youtu.be/Pfbe9iCs8Dw?...