Andrew Duff
@andrewduffeu.bsky.social
Former Member of the European Parliament. Federalist. epc.eu cambridge-connect.uk @volteuropa.org @libdems.org.uk
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NEW BLOGPOST: “The Cambridge Growth Company risks making the same mistake as the GCP on light rail” cambridgetownowl.com/2025/11/27/t... Why on earth would they restrict themselves to 1974-era boundaries and not extend it a short distance to cover nearby market towns?!? 😡
November 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
NEW BLOGPOST: “The Cambridge Growth Company risks making the same mistake as the GCP on light rail” cambridgetownowl.com/2025/11/27/t... Why on earth would they restrict themselves to 1974-era boundaries and not extend it a short distance to cover nearby market towns?!? 😡
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NEW BLOGPOST: "The Cambridge Growth Company risks making the same mistake as the GCP on light rail" cambridgetownowl.com/2025/11/27/t... Ft @cambridge-connect.bsky.social This is so effing grinding!!!
The Cambridge Growth Company risks making the same mistake as the GCP on light rail
The minutes from the lates growth company meeting make for depressing reading for light rail supporters “CGC has accepted a commission from MHCLG, HMT and DfT to lead on a strategic outline b…
cambridgetownowl.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
NEW BLOGPOST: "The Cambridge Growth Company risks making the same mistake as the GCP on light rail" cambridgetownowl.com/2025/11/27/t... Ft @cambridge-connect.bsky.social This is so effing grinding!!!
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Europe faces a Great Humiliation. Here's one way forward. www.epc.eu/publication/...
Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west
This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.
www.epc.eu
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Europe faces a Great Humiliation. Here's one way forward. www.epc.eu/publication/...
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NEW: Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed.
Cue free speech row - and more BBC angst over Trump:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed.
Cue free speech row - and more BBC angst over Trump:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
NEW: Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed.
Cue free speech row - and more BBC angst over Trump:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed.
Cue free speech row - and more BBC angst over Trump:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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NEW: Complaints have now been sent to the BBC over its removal of a Trump corruption allegation from the Reith Lecture, by Rutger Bergman.
Tim Davie has been asked to run it in full.
Bergman says this is the BBC in fear of Trump. has his lawsuit had an effect?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Tim Davie has been asked to run it in full.
Bergman says this is the BBC in fear of Trump. has his lawsuit had an effect?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reith lecturer accuses BBC of cowardice for censoring his remarks on Trump
Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
NEW: Complaints have now been sent to the BBC over its removal of a Trump corruption allegation from the Reith Lecture, by Rutger Bergman.
Tim Davie has been asked to run it in full.
Bergman says this is the BBC in fear of Trump. has his lawsuit had an effect?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Tim Davie has been asked to run it in full.
Bergman says this is the BBC in fear of Trump. has his lawsuit had an effect?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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I was really taken aback by the naïveté of this plan envisaging the U.K. joining the SM for industrialised goods ’at the price of’ FOM and some payments. Partial, selective, limited SM membership is not politically acceptable; practically and legally it would be impossibly cumbersome to design.
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I was really taken aback by the naïveté of this plan envisaging the U.K. joining the SM for industrialised goods ’at the price of’ FOM and some payments. Partial, selective, limited SM membership is not politically acceptable; practically and legally it would be impossibly cumbersome to design.
It really can’t be done, you know, unless and until the UK rejoins the EU. on.ft.com/480miLt
How to get the UK out of its economic hole
Reeves’ challenge is to remedy the disaster that Brexit has been for the country
on.ft.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It really can’t be done, you know, unless and until the UK rejoins the EU. on.ft.com/480miLt
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🇪🇺 Is Europe really secure if its democracies are weakening — from within and at its borders?
Corina Stratulat and Johannes Greubel argue that enlargement and democratic resilience are now the same test.
Europe can’t afford to fail either one 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Corina Stratulat and Johannes Greubel argue that enlargement and democratic resilience are now the same test.
Europe can’t afford to fail either one 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🇪🇺 Is Europe really secure if its democracies are weakening — from within and at its borders?
Corina Stratulat and Johannes Greubel argue that enlargement and democratic resilience are now the same test.
Europe can’t afford to fail either one 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Corina Stratulat and Johannes Greubel argue that enlargement and democratic resilience are now the same test.
Europe can’t afford to fail either one 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
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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...
“They underlined their support for President Trump’s drive for peace..”. FFS www.gov.uk/government/n...
PM call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Merz of Germany, and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 21 November 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon.
www.gov.uk
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
“They underlined their support for President Trump’s drive for peace..”. FFS www.gov.uk/government/n...
Europe faces a Great Humiliation. Here's one way forward. www.epc.eu/publication/...
Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west
This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.
www.epc.eu
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Europe faces a Great Humiliation. Here's one way forward. www.epc.eu/publication/...
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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 9:30 AM
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
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NEW BLOGPOST (& video!) “It will be interesting to see what the Transport Secretary makes of the warning from the CPCA Mayor about building a busway that no buses use.” cambridgetownowl.com/2025/11/21/c... 👀🥶
CPCA Mayor restates opposition to C2C Busway
Peter Graham, Chief of Staff to the Mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority gave evidence on behalf of Mr Bristowe in a closing speech in the final week of the public inquir…
cambridgetownowl.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
NEW BLOGPOST (& video!) “It will be interesting to see what the Transport Secretary makes of the warning from the CPCA Mayor about building a busway that no buses use.” cambridgetownowl.com/2025/11/21/c... 👀🥶
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I should explain. This paper rests on the assumption that both the British and Ukrainian governments are sound, sober and cogent. epc.eu/publication/...
Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west
This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.
epc.eu
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I should explain. This paper rests on the assumption that both the British and Ukrainian governments are sound, sober and cogent. epc.eu/publication/...
I should explain. This paper rests on the assumption that both the British and Ukrainian governments are sound, sober and cogent. epc.eu/publication/...
Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west
This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.
epc.eu
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I should explain. This paper rests on the assumption that both the British and Ukrainian governments are sound, sober and cogent. epc.eu/publication/...
Er, hello. The shambles that is the UK government does not encourage the EU institutions or its national capitals to take a Brexit ‘reset’ seriously. Perhaps we need a new government (again).
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Er, hello. The shambles that is the UK government does not encourage the EU institutions or its national capitals to take a Brexit ‘reset’ seriously. Perhaps we need a new government (again).
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"Britain's secession from the EU delighted Putin; Ukraine's botched accession to the EU would leave him triumphant." Come on guys. Get your act together.
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Britain's secession from the EU delighted Putin; Ukraine's botched accession to the EU would leave him triumphant." Come on guys. Get your act together.
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"At the other end of the continent from pussy-footing Britain, Ukraine is fighting for its life." epc.eu/publication/...
Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west
This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.
epc.eu
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
"At the other end of the continent from pussy-footing Britain, Ukraine is fighting for its life." epc.eu/publication/...
"At the other end of the continent from pussy-footing Britain, Ukraine is fighting for its life." epc.eu/publication/...
Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west
This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.
epc.eu
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
"At the other end of the continent from pussy-footing Britain, Ukraine is fighting for its life." epc.eu/publication/...
SKINFLINT Tory donor Anthony Bamford’s company donates £200,000 to Reform UK
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
SKINFLINT Tory donor Anthony Bamford’s company donates £200,000 to Reform UK
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Labour's reset with the EU is proving to be a predictable disaster. There is a better way. www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Labour's reset with the EU is proving to be a predictable disaster. There is a better way. www.epc.eu/publication/...
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When the Commission dares to call Orban's veto bluff, the UK must be ready to move too. @europeanmovement.co.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social @reneweurope.bsky.social www.epc.eu/publication/...
Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west
This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.
www.epc.eu
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
When the Commission dares to call Orban's veto bluff, the UK must be ready to move too. @europeanmovement.co.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social @reneweurope.bsky.social www.epc.eu/publication/...
Labour's reset with the EU is proving to be a predictable disaster. There is a better way. www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Labour's reset with the EU is proving to be a predictable disaster. There is a better way. www.epc.eu/publication/...