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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 11h

Indeed.

The government has chosen to prioritise reducing (skilled, legal, for work) migration over growth and hence over improving public services.

No economic rationale - but even worse, no political rationale either.

Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 16h

One mistake Labour made in their first year is loading quite a few new costs onto business all at once. They are risking doing something similar on immigration, I think.

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 23m

We can all be unstupid but we have Mahmood and her back office ghouls who have the power.

Minnie Rahman @minnierahman.bsky.social · 35m

I was in a meeting yesterday warning that if we lose the ECHR we are Royally Fucked. I think people think it could never happen - but remember everyone said that about Brexit. Let’s not be as stupid as then.

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 14h

Woah! So Labour's position really is, 'telling us off for breaching human rights undermines the case for human rights'? Proper Trumpian stuff from Labour's answer to Suella Braverman.

Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 26m

Brexit voters pay additional tax to compensate everyone else for their fook up. Flag touchers to pay rental fee for every flag painted or mounted on roundabouts, local council poles and posts. 🇫🇴🤣

Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 31m

“Make Brexit work” by raising taxes to stem the ongoing losses.
Slavish devotion to failed ideology has a very high price.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 3h

"There is no doubt that the impact of Brexit has been severe and long-lasting", Rachel Reeves tells Sky News, as she suggests that taxes will now have to go up as a result to "make sure the numbers add up".

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Rick @flipchartrick.bsky.social · 3h

Ban Twitter.

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 1d

Elon Musk (the X-owner and advocate of pre-emptive political violence) is funding the legal fees of his ally Tommy Robinson (the activist who last month platformed Musk's call for civil war in Britain)

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Tommy Robinson says Elon Musk is paying his legal costs as trial begins

Far-right activist is accused of refusing to comply with counter-terrorism police request at Channel tunnel

www.theguardian.com

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 20h

The West is going to suffer terrible consequences from Israel's genocide.

New column 👇

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Be sure of this: many of the horrors the west allowed in Gaza will come closer to home | Owen Jones

History shows the crimes of empire were later mirrored on European soil. Dehumanisation and militarised terror both seem normalised now, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

www.theguardian.com

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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 15h

Some changes to immigration rules today, not just increasing English language requirements, mean migrants looking to live and work in UK will have to meet far far higher standards than British nationals, while paying vast sums to be allowed to do so. That isn't a system based on "fairness". 1/

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 56m

Well we have disabled in there already, so it will be the unemployed

Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · 2h

“The UK stands at a crossroads. Are we going to be a nation that respects its human rights obligations, or are we going to abandon them whenever the rightwing press demands it? First immigrants, then trans people – who next, Sir Keir?” – Jo Maugham (@goodlawproject.org)
https://goodlaw.social/icp3

European human rights chief warns against trans exclusion in the UK

Human rights commissioner calls on parliament to make sure guidance following the Supreme Court’s decision in April promotes inclusion.

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 58m

Yes and Starmer and Reeves growth will do FA about it

Sylvia @sylvia-suffragette.bsky.social · 2h

👇🏻 Current issues summed up nicely by Prem. No government solutions either

Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 2h

UK faces highest inflation in G7 this year and next, IMF warns.

Biggest cause is profiteering led by energy, water and food businesses. No govt checks it.

Real average wage stuck at 2008 level. 1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts needs to remove cash from the rich.

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 1h

Absolute exploitation of people's love for their pet family members

Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1h

Price cap should be placed on vet prescriptions, watchdog says

The Competition and Markets Authority said price caps should be placed on prescriptions provided by vets to stop pet owners from being ripped off

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Price cap should be placed on vet prescriptions, watchdog says

The Competition and Markets Authority said price caps should be placed on prescriptions provided by vets to stop pet owners from being ripped off.

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 1h

Mahmood is like a closet bigot suddenly let free to spread her poison

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1h

Labour is telling you VERY LOUDLY who to vote for if you value human rights. And it's definitely NOT LABOUR.

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 14h

Woah! So Labour's position really is, 'telling us off for breaching human rights undermines the case for human rights'? Proper Trumpian stuff from Labour's answer to Suella Braverman.

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 1h

Nationalise the banks.

Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 1h

UK banks oppose tax rise.

Falsely claim to be paying 46.4% tax rate.

The PwC generated number includes PAYE, employee national insurance which is paid by workers. VAT which is borne by customers.

it is extrapolated from a sample, can't be verified

Why do media reports not expose this sham claim?

Banks step up lobbying over threat of Reeves tax hikes

The gap between the tax burden on British banks and their international rivals is widening, even before the imposition of any further levies in next month's budget, according to a report seen by Sky N...

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 1h

We need a @zackpolanski.bsky.social for the trades union movement as a key element in the fight back against corrupt, greedy corporations and their political enablers

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David Wearing @davidwearing.bsky.social · 15h

This is the same mentality that allowed Labour to become complicit in the genocide to begin with. These MPs simply don't grasp the enormity of what their government has done, or the horror and revulsion felt by a significant chunk of their voter base. I predict this will be worse than Iraq for them.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 16h

Labour MPs reckon that if the ceasefire holds it will be harder for opponents to mobilize against them over the Israel-Palestine issue in the next election. There are concerns though about whether the fragile agreement will hold. More in London Playbook PM.

London Playbook PM: Has he Don Keir a favor?

Presented by Rolls-Royce By EMILIO CASALICCHIO with NOAH KEATE PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser SCOOP — LOBBY TO LOBBIED: Sky News Poli…

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 14h

Woah! So Labour's position really is, 'telling us off for breaching human rights undermines the case for human rights'? Proper Trumpian stuff from Labour's answer to Suella Braverman.

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Toby Risk @tobyrisk.bsky.social · 15h

The #US economy grew massively after the 2008 financial crisis, the vast majority of that extra wealth, i think it was abt 90% went to a very few people. @uklabour.bsky.social focus on growth will increase inequality across the #UK

Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 15h

Starmer & Reeves with their growth mantra is based on a bigger cake, more to distribute. Recent history gives no basis for that assumption. The exact opposite. The mega rich, corporations, politicians will continue milking it. The rest of us will be offered as few scraps as they can get away with.

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 15h

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez says the ceasefire deal ending Israel's war on Gaza should not mean Israel’s conduct should be forgotten, saying “there cannot be impunity”.

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 15h

Starmer & Reeves with their growth mantra is based on a bigger cake, more to distribute. Recent history gives no basis for that assumption. The exact opposite. The mega rich, corporations, politicians will continue milking it. The rest of us will be offered as few scraps as they can get away with.

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 15h

In summary, Mahmood the ghoul thinks poorer, less educated refugees can fook off and die. Disgusting values. Farage is all over Starmer's Labour.

The Independent @the-independent.com · 20h

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK

www.independent.co.uk

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 15h

You can't really let these people out on their own, as Reform UK Ltd suspend Kent county councillor after complaint from women share.google/64cvmkSdcj2f...

Reform UK suspend Kent county councillor after complaint - BBC News

An investigation is pending into a complaint made by some women into the behaviour of Robert Ford.

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Madeley @madeley.bsky.social · 17h

Like to see practically any cunt in Reform manage even GCSE English.

András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 19h

Well this will certainly do it www.gov.uk/government/n...

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 17h

I suspect it's close to the norm for politicians to try to use connections, information and influence for their own selfish and corrupt ends.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17h

Former lord speaker faces suspension for ‘improper influence’ over speeding offence

Frances D’Souza wrote to Met commissioner in apparent attempt to evade sanction for exceeding 20mph speed limit Former lord speaker Frances D’Souza is facing suspension from the Lords after writing to the Metropolitan police commissioner to try to “influence a police investigation into alleged speeding offences”. Lady D’Souza wrote to Mark Rowley saying she feared she would have to give up attending parliament if she were banned from driving for exceeding the limit in a 20mph zone. Continue reading...

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 20h

The UN needs to move troops into Gaza and move Israel out.

Israel ARE the problem.

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Dave @mrdaveconroy0.bsky.social · 19h

They don't hate America, they hate c**** like him ruling the place and spewing their Nazi BS

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 19h

Rupert Murdoch TV is going 24/7 with the same message: Keep away from those No Kings rallies... apparently the 5 million people who attend them are all dangerous radicals paid by George Soros, who don't love Fearless Leader.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Emmer: "These guys are playing to the most radical, small, and violent base in the country. You'll see them on Saturday on the Mall. They just do not love this country."

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 23h

They're right, obvs. The tax system is an insane byzantine riddle, Labour's polling is at the earth's core, tax rises are inevitable, the government is aimless, & growth is being harmed by the need for perpetual mini tax hikes. Might as well do something daring which history will recognise you for.

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 23h

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