Miles B
@smiles.bsky.social
Proud European wanting to rejoin the EU, reform it, and fight climate change, to give young people and future generations better lives. Anti-fascist. Thank you to all that follow back to build a better community 🫶🫶🫶 UK, Eastbourne, South Coast #FBPE
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Miles B
@smiles.bsky.social
· May 3
‘Labour must start speaking about extent of Brexit damage’ – Andy Burnham
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
'Labour must start speaking about extent of Brexit damage' - Andy Burnham
At a time when Labour needs more straight-talkers and clearer messaging, Andy Burnham has popped something in the suggestion box.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
Exactly this.
The ‘red lines’ are a self imposed prison, which most of the country has already broken free from.
Starmer wake up - erase them, rejoin and regain a stronger economy in reliable partnership. 🇪🇺
Gather some courage, and slap down the Brexit myth, and Reform along with it.
The ‘red lines’ are a self imposed prison, which most of the country has already broken free from.
Starmer wake up - erase them, rejoin and regain a stronger economy in reliable partnership. 🇪🇺
Gather some courage, and slap down the Brexit myth, and Reform along with it.
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Brexit the Elephant decided to stand on the despatch box to see if Rachel Reeves would notice him as she read out her budget.
“I reckon she knows I’m here”.
“But they’re still pretending I’m not, though”, he lamented.
#BrexitTheElephant #Budget2026 #Budget #ExitBrexit
“I reckon she knows I’m here”.
“But they’re still pretending I’m not, though”, he lamented.
#BrexitTheElephant #Budget2026 #Budget #ExitBrexit
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Brexit the Elephant decided to stand on the despatch box to see if Rachel Reeves would notice him as she read out her budget.
“I reckon she knows I’m here”.
“But they’re still pretending I’m not, though”, he lamented.
#BrexitTheElephant #Budget2026 #Budget #ExitBrexit
“I reckon she knows I’m here”.
“But they’re still pretending I’m not, though”, he lamented.
#BrexitTheElephant #Budget2026 #Budget #ExitBrexit
The UK economy is haunted by the £200 billion loss caused by Brexit.
Imagine what more we could do beyond lifting the two child cap if we rejoined the Single Market?
It needs bold leadership, the facts are there - the case needs to be made.
@uklabour.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Imagine what more we could do beyond lifting the two child cap if we rejoined the Single Market?
It needs bold leadership, the facts are there - the case needs to be made.
@uklabour.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Rachel Reeves is in a budget double bind | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The UK economy is haunted by the £200 billion loss caused by Brexit.
Imagine what more we could do beyond lifting the two child cap if we rejoined the Single Market?
It needs bold leadership, the facts are there - the case needs to be made.
@uklabour.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Imagine what more we could do beyond lifting the two child cap if we rejoined the Single Market?
It needs bold leadership, the facts are there - the case needs to be made.
@uklabour.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
#eastbourne join us at our Christmas Farmers Market on 13th Dec - supporting local farmers/producers, community building and to meet friends 🥦🫶🍏
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
#eastbourne join us at our Christmas Farmers Market on 13th Dec - supporting local farmers/producers, community building and to meet friends 🥦🫶🍏
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Only ‘ancient history’ in the sense that being a Russian asset is part of Farage/Reform’s DNA.
The links, bribes and shared goals of weakening the UK/EU with Brexit. Driving our country into an angry, racist, impoverished dead end that they can then exploit for power.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The links, bribes and shared goals of weakening the UK/EU with Brexit. Driving our country into an angry, racist, impoverished dead end that they can then exploit for power.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf calls Nathan Gill 'ancient history'
The party's head of policy says he has never met Nathan Gill, who served as the leader of Reform UK in Wales in 2021.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Only ‘ancient history’ in the sense that being a Russian asset is part of Farage/Reform’s DNA.
The links, bribes and shared goals of weakening the UK/EU with Brexit. Driving our country into an angry, racist, impoverished dead end that they can then exploit for power.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The links, bribes and shared goals of weakening the UK/EU with Brexit. Driving our country into an angry, racist, impoverished dead end that they can then exploit for power.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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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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Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
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People know exactly what‘s going on.
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
People know exactly what‘s going on.
When a socialist sticks to their values, with eloquence, charm and dignity …..
Working people have been left behind in New York. In the wealthiest city in the world, one in five can't afford $2.90 for the train or bus. As I told Trump today— it’s time to put those people right back at the heart of our politics.
November 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
When a socialist sticks to their values, with eloquence, charm and dignity …..
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www.surinenglish.com/spain/brusse...
Spain is the fastest growing economy in the EU, exceeding expectations.
It is also the country demonstrating there is a better way to handle migration challenges, & proving it can be done with compassion, support & promotion of the benefits.
Go Spain!
Spain is the fastest growing economy in the EU, exceeding expectations.
It is also the country demonstrating there is a better way to handle migration challenges, & proving it can be done with compassion, support & promotion of the benefits.
Go Spain!
Brussels confirms that Spain is the economic engine of the EU, with a growth of 2.9% this year | Sur in English
The country will be the fastest growing of the major European economies, with GDP growth expected to gradually moderate to 2.3% and 2% in 2026 and 2027
www.surinenglish.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
www.surinenglish.com/spain/brusse...
Spain is the fastest growing economy in the EU, exceeding expectations.
It is also the country demonstrating there is a better way to handle migration challenges, & proving it can be done with compassion, support & promotion of the benefits.
Go Spain!
Spain is the fastest growing economy in the EU, exceeding expectations.
It is also the country demonstrating there is a better way to handle migration challenges, & proving it can be done with compassion, support & promotion of the benefits.
Go Spain!
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It never stops.
The grubby donations. The profiteering. The lobbying. The lies.
“In 2019-20, as the UK was leaving the EU, Harborne gave £10m to Nigel Farage’s Brexit party, since renamed Reform UK.”
They make damn sure they get what they want.
We get screwed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The grubby donations. The profiteering. The lobbying. The lies.
“In 2019-20, as the UK was leaving the EU, Harborne gave £10m to Nigel Farage’s Brexit party, since renamed Reform UK.”
They make damn sure they get what they want.
We get screwed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It never stops.
The grubby donations. The profiteering. The lobbying. The lies.
“In 2019-20, as the UK was leaving the EU, Harborne gave £10m to Nigel Farage’s Brexit party, since renamed Reform UK.”
They make damn sure they get what they want.
We get screwed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The grubby donations. The profiteering. The lobbying. The lies.
“In 2019-20, as the UK was leaving the EU, Harborne gave £10m to Nigel Farage’s Brexit party, since renamed Reform UK.”
They make damn sure they get what they want.
We get screwed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Miles B
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Lib Dems not getting the exposure they deserve, due to the media's obsession with Re-Fuk, but they are saying all the right things.
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Lib Dems not getting the exposure they deserve, due to the media's obsession with Re-Fuk, but they are saying all the right things.
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Farage will bank the concessions that Labour have made to his agenda today and soon enough, maybe even tomorrow, announce a new set of even more extreme policies.
‘The core miscalculation is believing that adopting these positions will neutralise Reform. […] Both our historical knowledge and essentially all current data and research show the opposite: mainstreaming extremist policies legitimises them further and benefits only the original.’
November 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Farage will bank the concessions that Labour have made to his agenda today and soon enough, maybe even tomorrow, announce a new set of even more extreme policies.
Thank you @stellacreasy.bsky.social
“The UK urgently needs a grownup conversation about the merits and quantities of different categories of visas and visitors, whether for marriage, humanitarian needs, care workers, high-value skills or research”
Not this …
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“The UK urgently needs a grownup conversation about the merits and quantities of different categories of visas and visitors, whether for marriage, humanitarian needs, care workers, high-value skills or research”
Not this …
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
ICE-style raids on Britain's streets: that's all Labour's brutal asylum reforms will achieve | Stella Creasy
If we want to ‘stop the boats’, we need to stop the BS when it comes to what creates refugees, and how to respond to them, says Labour MP Stella Creasy
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Thank you @stellacreasy.bsky.social
“The UK urgently needs a grownup conversation about the merits and quantities of different categories of visas and visitors, whether for marriage, humanitarian needs, care workers, high-value skills or research”
Not this …
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“The UK urgently needs a grownup conversation about the merits and quantities of different categories of visas and visitors, whether for marriage, humanitarian needs, care workers, high-value skills or research”
Not this …
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Congratulations Zohran, a beacon of light now shines brightly in NYC, across the US and into our hearts. Bringing hope.
Stale, cautious politics, subservient to the oligarchs and empty far right xenophobia is beaten.
🫶 for Jan 1st Mayor Elect Mamdani
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Stale, cautious politics, subservient to the oligarchs and empty far right xenophobia is beaten.
🫶 for Jan 1st Mayor Elect Mamdani
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani challenges Donald Trump in victory speech as Democrats win key US election races – live
Mamdani condemns ‘oligarchy and authoritarianism’ in speech directly talking to Trump as Democrats win California redistricting vote and New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Congratulations Zohran, a beacon of light now shines brightly in NYC, across the US and into our hearts. Bringing hope.
Stale, cautious politics, subservient to the oligarchs and empty far right xenophobia is beaten.
🫶 for Jan 1st Mayor Elect Mamdani
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Stale, cautious politics, subservient to the oligarchs and empty far right xenophobia is beaten.
🫶 for Jan 1st Mayor Elect Mamdani
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
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The UK water companies are badly failing on all counts yet
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
English water firms’ ratings hit record low after sewage pollution soars
English water firms’ ratings hit record low after sewage pollution soars
Environment Agency rates eight of nine companies as poor and needing improvement
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The UK water companies are badly failing on all counts yet
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
That’s refreshing and hopeful. 👏👏👏
Wishing Catherine Connolly a successful term as Uachtarán. 🇮🇪🫶🇮🇪
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Wishing Catherine Connolly a successful term as Uachtarán. 🇮🇪🫶🇮🇪
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Leftwinger Catherine Connolly to be Ireland’s next president after landslide election victory
Heather Humprehys concedes defeat after early vote tallies show insurmountable gap between the candidates
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
That’s refreshing and hopeful. 👏👏👏
Wishing Catherine Connolly a successful term as Uachtarán. 🇮🇪🫶🇮🇪
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Wishing Catherine Connolly a successful term as Uachtarán. 🇮🇪🫶🇮🇪
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
🫶 to Caerphilly voters.
“This is insane. Turnout 50%. Up on 41% in 21. Young Plaid organiser telling me of all the texts and DMs from apolitical friends that they’re turning out to stop Reform”
The shambles at Kent County Council reveals what Reform are like in power.
Tactical voting works.
“This is insane. Turnout 50%. Up on 41% in 21. Young Plaid organiser telling me of all the texts and DMs from apolitical friends that they’re turning out to stop Reform”
The shambles at Kent County Council reveals what Reform are like in power.
Tactical voting works.
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
🫶 to Caerphilly voters.
“This is insane. Turnout 50%. Up on 41% in 21. Young Plaid organiser telling me of all the texts and DMs from apolitical friends that they’re turning out to stop Reform”
The shambles at Kent County Council reveals what Reform are like in power.
Tactical voting works.
“This is insane. Turnout 50%. Up on 41% in 21. Young Plaid organiser telling me of all the texts and DMs from apolitical friends that they’re turning out to stop Reform”
The shambles at Kent County Council reveals what Reform are like in power.
Tactical voting works.
Yep, Edi’s analysis is correct. Kick populism & xenophobia out, and let’s rejoin the EU. Brexit is a dismal failure, weighing on our economy, politics and social fabric.
“You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more investment. You have less investment. You left Europe because you wanted more happiness. Now you are depressed." Albanian PM
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Visiting PM says UK paying price for Brexit with dig at Nigel Farage 'theatrics'
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama referenced 'Brexit boats' and said leaving the EU had made Britons more depressed as he took a veiled swipe at Nigel Farage
www.mirror.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Yep, Edi’s analysis is correct. Kick populism & xenophobia out, and let’s rejoin the EU. Brexit is a dismal failure, weighing on our economy, politics and social fabric.
Bravo! For resisting on behalf of democracy, freedom, the rule of law, and your republic’s constitution.
In the UK we need to remember those behind Trump are financing the far right here in an attempt to bring in a similar regime at our next election.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In the UK we need to remember those behind Trump are financing the far right here in an attempt to bring in a similar regime at our next election.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
Crowds of Americans, many in costumes, aligned behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Bravo! For resisting on behalf of democracy, freedom, the rule of law, and your republic’s constitution.
In the UK we need to remember those behind Trump are financing the far right here in an attempt to bring in a similar regime at our next election.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In the UK we need to remember those behind Trump are financing the far right here in an attempt to bring in a similar regime at our next election.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I just found out Keir Starmer has no plans to attend COP30, the world’s biggest climate talks.
This is at a time when families across the UK are paying the price of climate chaos facing flooded homes, rising food prices, and climbing insurance costs.
Tell Keir Starmer to attend act.gp/3J3aTRg
This is at a time when families across the UK are paying the price of climate chaos facing flooded homes, rising food prices, and climbing insurance costs.
Tell Keir Starmer to attend act.gp/3J3aTRg
Get Keir to COP
The UK can’t sit out the world’s biggest climate talks — tell Keir Starmer to show up and take action at COP30.
act.gp
October 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
I just found out Keir Starmer has no plans to attend COP30, the world’s biggest climate talks.
This is at a time when families across the UK are paying the price of climate chaos facing flooded homes, rising food prices, and climbing insurance costs.
Tell Keir Starmer to attend act.gp/3J3aTRg
This is at a time when families across the UK are paying the price of climate chaos facing flooded homes, rising food prices, and climbing insurance costs.
Tell Keir Starmer to attend act.gp/3J3aTRg
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Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
They don’t seem to be listen to anything we don’t want ..
They don’t seem to be listen to anything we don’t want ..
Protect Cash ISAs
Rumours started swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 after meeting with a group of bank executives back in February. [1] Now it looks like those...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
They don’t seem to be listen to anything we don’t want ..
They don’t seem to be listen to anything we don’t want ..
Yep …..
In the UK we have Keir -island of strangers- Starmer, whose government is driving right wing anti immigrant and asylum seeker policies
In Spain, Pedro Sánchez is not only celebrating diversity, they're embracing and speaking positively about immigrants
In Spain, Pedro Sánchez is not only celebrating diversity, they're embracing and speaking positively about immigrants
October 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Yep …..
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UK media found a story they could run with. Paracetamol…
The obvious thing to do was ask Nigel Farage, since he must be given 460 hours of broadcast time every week.
“We thought thalidomide was safe, didn’t we,” he mused. He had “no idea” whether paracetamol caused autism.
The obvious thing to do was ask Nigel Farage, since he must be given 460 hours of broadcast time every week.
“We thought thalidomide was safe, didn’t we,” he mused. He had “no idea” whether paracetamol caused autism.
September 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
UK media found a story they could run with. Paracetamol…
The obvious thing to do was ask Nigel Farage, since he must be given 460 hours of broadcast time every week.
“We thought thalidomide was safe, didn’t we,” he mused. He had “no idea” whether paracetamol caused autism.
The obvious thing to do was ask Nigel Farage, since he must be given 460 hours of broadcast time every week.
“We thought thalidomide was safe, didn’t we,” he mused. He had “no idea” whether paracetamol caused autism.