Lisa Matthews
@lisaleziza.bsky.social
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To think some seriously believe this will appease the far right rather than embolden them to demand more
Even if it did, it would have been at the cost of implementing its politics, mainstreaming its discourse and emboldening racists
Congratulations to everyone who fuelled the immigration panic
Even if it did, it would have been at the cost of implementing its politics, mainstreaming its discourse and emboldening racists
Congratulations to everyone who fuelled the immigration panic
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
To think some seriously believe this will appease the far right rather than embolden them to demand more
Even if it did, it would have been at the cost of implementing its politics, mainstreaming its discourse and emboldening racists
Congratulations to everyone who fuelled the immigration panic
Even if it did, it would have been at the cost of implementing its politics, mainstreaming its discourse and emboldening racists
Congratulations to everyone who fuelled the immigration panic
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Exactly right - a shame we don't listen to the actual experts who understand immigration and the economy.
Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Exactly right - a shame we don't listen to the actual experts who understand immigration and the economy.
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🚨British military personnel trained in Israel amid the Gaza genocide, Declassified can reveal.
This comes after we exposed the Israeli soldiers training in Britain over the past two years👇
www.declassifieduk.org/british-mili...
This comes after we exposed the Israeli soldiers training in Britain over the past two years👇
www.declassifieduk.org/british-mili...
British military trained in Israel amid Gaza genocide
Exclusive: Armed forces personnel have ‘studied on educational staff courses’ since October 2023, Ministry of Defence discloses
www.declassifieduk.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🚨British military personnel trained in Israel amid the Gaza genocide, Declassified can reveal.
This comes after we exposed the Israeli soldiers training in Britain over the past two years👇
www.declassifieduk.org/british-mili...
This comes after we exposed the Israeli soldiers training in Britain over the past two years👇
www.declassifieduk.org/british-mili...
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Stealing refugees' jewellery won't make anyone's life better.
Deporting children won't make anyone's life better.
Making people wait 20 years to settle won't make anyone's life better.
If Government chooses hostility over helping communities, more division and racism are the only possible results.
Deporting children won't make anyone's life better.
Making people wait 20 years to settle won't make anyone's life better.
If Government chooses hostility over helping communities, more division and racism are the only possible results.
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Stealing refugees' jewellery won't make anyone's life better.
Deporting children won't make anyone's life better.
Making people wait 20 years to settle won't make anyone's life better.
If Government chooses hostility over helping communities, more division and racism are the only possible results.
Deporting children won't make anyone's life better.
Making people wait 20 years to settle won't make anyone's life better.
If Government chooses hostility over helping communities, more division and racism are the only possible results.
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The i Paper is reporting that once the changes are brought in, the 20 year route will be applied to refugees who are already here.
I can't over emphasise the level of terror this will cause to our refugee population, and the lack of detail and timescale will make it very difficult to calm nerves.
I can't over emphasise the level of terror this will cause to our refugee population, and the lack of detail and timescale will make it very difficult to calm nerves.
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The i Paper is reporting that once the changes are brought in, the 20 year route will be applied to refugees who are already here.
I can't over emphasise the level of terror this will cause to our refugee population, and the lack of detail and timescale will make it very difficult to calm nerves.
I can't over emphasise the level of terror this will cause to our refugee population, and the lack of detail and timescale will make it very difficult to calm nerves.
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👉NEW -- Gaza reveals how Britain is run, and why we must change it
by Mark Curtis and Laura Pidcock
The horror of Israel’s genocide exposes the UK’s oligarchic governance system, and implores us to transform our political system.
by Mark Curtis and Laura Pidcock
The horror of Israel’s genocide exposes the UK’s oligarchic governance system, and implores us to transform our political system.
November 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
👉NEW -- Gaza reveals how Britain is run, and why we must change it
by Mark Curtis and Laura Pidcock
The horror of Israel’s genocide exposes the UK’s oligarchic governance system, and implores us to transform our political system.
by Mark Curtis and Laura Pidcock
The horror of Israel’s genocide exposes the UK’s oligarchic governance system, and implores us to transform our political system.
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These plans offer none of that.
Many MPs are deeply concerned and so are we. If you want a better society, now’s the time to act.
📨 Write to your MP today and urge them to speak out, don't forget to include your address: members.parliament.u...
Use our latest blog post🔗www.youngroots.org.u...
Many MPs are deeply concerned and so are we. If you want a better society, now’s the time to act.
📨 Write to your MP today and urge them to speak out, don't forget to include your address: members.parliament.u...
Use our latest blog post🔗www.youngroots.org.u...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
These plans offer none of that.
Many MPs are deeply concerned and so are we. If you want a better society, now’s the time to act.
📨 Write to your MP today and urge them to speak out, don't forget to include your address: members.parliament.u...
Use our latest blog post🔗www.youngroots.org.u...
Many MPs are deeply concerned and so are we. If you want a better society, now’s the time to act.
📨 Write to your MP today and urge them to speak out, don't forget to include your address: members.parliament.u...
Use our latest blog post🔗www.youngroots.org.u...
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Huge thanks to Baroness Lister for her amendment to the Border Security Bill on the need to reinstate the 56 day move-on period for all newly-granted refugees, and for sharing our evidence from our frontline teams and the views of young people in her speech!
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Huge thanks to Baroness Lister for her amendment to the Border Security Bill on the need to reinstate the 56 day move-on period for all newly-granted refugees, and for sharing our evidence from our frontline teams and the views of young people in her speech!
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You should read Electric Wind. Don't take my word for it -
Folks, I've said wow out loud twice reading the first page and at one point my jaw dropped. Blockbuster opening
October 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
You should read Electric Wind. Don't take my word for it -
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🚨 Check Your Pay!
New Living Wage rates:
💷 £14.80 p/h London
💷 £13.45 p/u UK
The Living Wage’s meant to cover real costs — but it’s still not enough. So if you’re not even getting that, get organised and get fighting #UVW #unionstrong #livingwage
New Living Wage rates:
💷 £14.80 p/h London
💷 £13.45 p/u UK
The Living Wage’s meant to cover real costs — but it’s still not enough. So if you’re not even getting that, get organised and get fighting #UVW #unionstrong #livingwage
October 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🚨 Check Your Pay!
New Living Wage rates:
💷 £14.80 p/h London
💷 £13.45 p/u UK
The Living Wage’s meant to cover real costs — but it’s still not enough. So if you’re not even getting that, get organised and get fighting #UVW #unionstrong #livingwage
New Living Wage rates:
💷 £14.80 p/h London
💷 £13.45 p/u UK
The Living Wage’s meant to cover real costs — but it’s still not enough. So if you’re not even getting that, get organised and get fighting #UVW #unionstrong #livingwage
Finally, some sunshine! That means it's time to sit on the balcony and read @dudleymarianna.bsky.social amazing new book Electric Wind - An Energy History of Modern Britain. Get your copy from Manchester University Press ☀️📚🌬️
October 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Finally, some sunshine! That means it's time to sit on the balcony and read @dudleymarianna.bsky.social amazing new book Electric Wind - An Energy History of Modern Britain. Get your copy from Manchester University Press ☀️📚🌬️
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The British government has lost its attempt to stop Palestine Action fighting against the decision to ban it as a terrorist organisation by way of a full High Court judicial review
The Court of Appeal also granted permission for Palestine Action to bring its challenge on wider legal grounds
The Court of Appeal also granted permission for Palestine Action to bring its challenge on wider legal grounds
October 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The British government has lost its attempt to stop Palestine Action fighting against the decision to ban it as a terrorist organisation by way of a full High Court judicial review
The Court of Appeal also granted permission for Palestine Action to bring its challenge on wider legal grounds
The Court of Appeal also granted permission for Palestine Action to bring its challenge on wider legal grounds
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For the love of God just make your mind up whether migrants should be speaking English or not www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform's Dame Andrea Jenkyns considers scrapping English lessons
Dame Andrea Jenkyns says a £1m budget to teach foreign nationals
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
For the love of God just make your mind up whether migrants should be speaking English or not www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The arms and banking industries lobbied the Scottish government for tougher action on pro-Palestine protests and direct expressions of support, newly released documents reveal www.heraldscotland.com/news/2554473...
Arms and banking industries lobbied Scottish Government over Palestine protests
Barclays bank and the defence industry called for the Scottish Government to crack down on Palestine protests, documents show
www.heraldscotland.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The arms and banking industries lobbied the Scottish government for tougher action on pro-Palestine protests and direct expressions of support, newly released documents reveal www.heraldscotland.com/news/2554473...
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brb just having a little cry
Received some very exciting post this weekend! I know, from 20+ years of friendship, that Marianna @dudleymarianna.bsky.social is incredibly thoughtful and articulate - can't wait to read this.
Beautiful cover design, slim volume so easy to carry about with you - get your copy!
Beautiful cover design, slim volume so easy to carry about with you - get your copy!
October 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
brb just having a little cry
Received some very exciting post this weekend! I know, from 20+ years of friendship, that Marianna @dudleymarianna.bsky.social is incredibly thoughtful and articulate - can't wait to read this.
Beautiful cover design, slim volume so easy to carry about with you - get your copy!
Beautiful cover design, slim volume so easy to carry about with you - get your copy!
October 13, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Received some very exciting post this weekend! I know, from 20+ years of friendship, that Marianna @dudleymarianna.bsky.social is incredibly thoughtful and articulate - can't wait to read this.
Beautiful cover design, slim volume so easy to carry about with you - get your copy!
Beautiful cover design, slim volume so easy to carry about with you - get your copy!
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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
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I have seen a lot of confused reporting over what happened yesterday - for me, Lizzie has the best understanding of journalists reporting on this stuff so this is the thread and article to read
The decision was still being made for most of the hearing, and when it was served Home Office counsel initially argued the claimant could fight it from France
They then received an email mid-hearing saying that reconsideration requests actually can't be made from abroad according to official policy
They then received an email mid-hearing saying that reconsideration requests actually can't be made from abroad according to official policy
September 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I have seen a lot of confused reporting over what happened yesterday - for me, Lizzie has the best understanding of journalists reporting on this stuff so this is the thread and article to read
Shon Faye getting us to face the bleak reality of trans rights and trans life in Britain today.
September 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Shon Faye getting us to face the bleak reality of trans rights and trans life in Britain today.
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NEW: French police have caused the deaths of dozens of people by intercepting small boats at sea
These violent tactics are deployed now off the French overseas island of Mayotte
Under pressure from the UK, France now plans to start intercepting boats in the Channel
This is where that could lead ⬇️
These violent tactics are deployed now off the French overseas island of Mayotte
Under pressure from the UK, France now plans to start intercepting boats in the Channel
This is where that could lead ⬇️
REVEALED: French police have caused dozens of drownings by violently intercepting small boats trying to reach overseas territory Mayotte.
Similar tactics are being proposed for the Channel, to try to stop people from reaching the UK.
Similar tactics are being proposed for the Channel, to try to stop people from reaching the UK.
September 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
NEW: French police have caused the deaths of dozens of people by intercepting small boats at sea
These violent tactics are deployed now off the French overseas island of Mayotte
Under pressure from the UK, France now plans to start intercepting boats in the Channel
This is where that could lead ⬇️
These violent tactics are deployed now off the French overseas island of Mayotte
Under pressure from the UK, France now plans to start intercepting boats in the Channel
This is where that could lead ⬇️
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The '1-in1-out' plan, just like the failed Rwanda plan, is an attack on the human right to seek asylum. It must be stopped.
We cannot punish survivors of torture and trafficking for how they arrived in the UK while denying them any safe alternative.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/firs...
We cannot punish survivors of torture and trafficking for how they arrived in the UK while denying them any safe alternative.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/firs...
First flight carrying migrants to France stalled after legal challenge | LBC
The first flight carrying Channel migrants back to France under Sir Keir Starmer’s "one in, one out" deal has not taken place as planned.
www.lbc.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The '1-in1-out' plan, just like the failed Rwanda plan, is an attack on the human right to seek asylum. It must be stopped.
We cannot punish survivors of torture and trafficking for how they arrived in the UK while denying them any safe alternative.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/firs...
We cannot punish survivors of torture and trafficking for how they arrived in the UK while denying them any safe alternative.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/firs...
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A new Banksy artwork at the Royal Courts of Justice has been quickly covered up by authorities.
The piece showed a judge attacking a protester with a gavel – and appeared just two days after almost 900 Palestine activists were arrested in London
The piece showed a judge attacking a protester with a gavel – and appeared just two days after almost 900 Palestine activists were arrested in London
September 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A new Banksy artwork at the Royal Courts of Justice has been quickly covered up by authorities.
The piece showed a judge attacking a protester with a gavel – and appeared just two days after almost 900 Palestine activists were arrested in London
The piece showed a judge attacking a protester with a gavel – and appeared just two days after almost 900 Palestine activists were arrested in London
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look, it might not have worked with the public, but at least it was the wrong thing to do morally
We have a paper on how Labour's strategy is disastrous.
There's an exclusive coverage in @newstatesman.com
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
There's an exclusive coverage in @newstatesman.com
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
September 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
look, it might not have worked with the public, but at least it was the wrong thing to do morally
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It was always collective punishment
Only 25% of Gaza detainees are identified as fighters by Israeli military intelligence.
Civilian detainees have included an 82-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s who was jailed for six weeks and a single mother who found her children begging on the streets upon her release following 53 days in prison.
Civilian detainees have included an 82-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s who was jailed for six weeks and a single mother who found her children begging on the streets upon her release following 53 days in prison.
Israeli military database indicates only a quarter of Gaza detainees are fighters
Elderly woman with Alzheimer’s, medical workers and children among 6,000 Palestinians held
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It was always collective punishment