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The UK will celebrate net emigration and depopulation come 2027.
And by 2028 it will start to realise, with an ageing society and low growth, what a really silly thing it has done.
The right will go "pro-natalist", the centre-left will be completely stuck.
And by 2028 it will start to realise, with an ageing society and low growth, what a really silly thing it has done.
The right will go "pro-natalist", the centre-left will be completely stuck.
December 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The UK will celebrate net emigration and depopulation come 2027.
And by 2028 it will start to realise, with an ageing society and low growth, what a really silly thing it has done.
The right will go "pro-natalist", the centre-left will be completely stuck.
And by 2028 it will start to realise, with an ageing society and low growth, what a really silly thing it has done.
The right will go "pro-natalist", the centre-left will be completely stuck.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Really good and thoughtful write-up of one of the most positive changes Labour is attempting to make, this:
NEW: Labour just announced the biggest change in planning policy in 80 years.
My breakdown of the key measures and whether they will succeed.
www.samdumitriu.com/p/labour-are...
My breakdown of the key measures and whether they will succeed.
www.samdumitriu.com/p/labour-are...
Labour are finally taking the housing shortage seriously
Is the new National Planning Policy Framework Labour’s biggest pro-growth move?
www.samdumitriu.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Really good and thoughtful write-up of one of the most positive changes Labour is attempting to make, this:
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It was so inspiring and life-affirming to sit in as an observer at a @CamdenCouncil citizenship ceremony in the town hall this morning.
@mayorofcamden, @EddieHanson gave great speech of welcome to 54 new British citizens from 27 different countries.
#CamdenIsOpen
#EDI
@mayorofcamden, @EddieHanson gave great speech of welcome to 54 new British citizens from 27 different countries.
#CamdenIsOpen
#EDI
December 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It was so inspiring and life-affirming to sit in as an observer at a @CamdenCouncil citizenship ceremony in the town hall this morning.
@mayorofcamden, @EddieHanson gave great speech of welcome to 54 new British citizens from 27 different countries.
#CamdenIsOpen
#EDI
@mayorofcamden, @EddieHanson gave great speech of welcome to 54 new British citizens from 27 different countries.
#CamdenIsOpen
#EDI
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While the West agonises with itself over the terms of a potential peace deal, the Russian war machine continues, waiting for more far-right allies to spring up across Europe
“Everyone thought they would quickly destroy Russia. The European swine immediately joined in... hoping to make a killing,” said Putin, adding that Moscow could resume diplomacy “if not with the current politicians, then when the political elites in Europe are replaced”
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Vladimir Putin predicts European ‘swine’ backing Ukraine will lose power
[FREE TO READ] Russian president vows to liberate ‘historic lands’ in hardline speech, showing no signs of compromise on invasion goals
as.ft.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
While the West agonises with itself over the terms of a potential peace deal, the Russian war machine continues, waiting for more far-right allies to spring up across Europe
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The criticism of Starmer that he spends too much time on foreign affairs is misplaced.
He should spend more. But it needs to be quality time. He's PM at a moment when the UK's post-war default is fundamentally disrupted. That requires deep engagement.
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
He should spend more. But it needs to be quality time. He's PM at a moment when the UK's post-war default is fundamentally disrupted. That requires deep engagement.
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
Time to sound the alarm: the United States no longer behaves like a friend | The Observer
observer.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The criticism of Starmer that he spends too much time on foreign affairs is misplaced.
He should spend more. But it needs to be quality time. He's PM at a moment when the UK's post-war default is fundamentally disrupted. That requires deep engagement.
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
He should spend more. But it needs to be quality time. He's PM at a moment when the UK's post-war default is fundamentally disrupted. That requires deep engagement.
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Great to attend the opening of the new Liddell Place shared workspace with @richardolszewski.bsky.social. A fantastic initiative from Labour-led Camden’s Community Investment Programme with 14 affordable units. This will bring employment, economic benefit and growth to the #WestHampstead area.
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Great to attend the opening of the new Liddell Place shared workspace with @richardolszewski.bsky.social. A fantastic initiative from Labour-led Camden’s Community Investment Programme with 14 affordable units. This will bring employment, economic benefit and growth to the #WestHampstead area.
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Camden Labour investing in schools, building homes, supporting jobs.
Just opened! New flexi workspaces in Liddell Pl West Hampstead. Built by @CamdenLabour's community investment prog.
The final jigsaw piece after Kingsgate School extension & the building of 100 new homes
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Just opened! New flexi workspaces in Liddell Pl West Hampstead. Built by @CamdenLabour's community investment prog.
The final jigsaw piece after Kingsgate School extension & the building of 100 new homes
vm.tiktok.com/ZNReWVLSh/
TikTok - Make Your Day
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November 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Delighted that #Labour's #Budget has met @CamdenLabour's clear arguments to abolish #TwoChildBenefit cap. A hugely significant step in tackling child poverty.
Will help 4,000 Camden children. Families expected average increase in Universal Credit >£5,000 per year.
news.camden.gov.uk/council-lead...
Will help 4,000 Camden children. Families expected average increase in Universal Credit >£5,000 per year.
news.camden.gov.uk/council-lead...
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Delighted that #Labour's #Budget has met @CamdenLabour's clear arguments to abolish #TwoChildBenefit cap. A hugely significant step in tackling child poverty.
Will help 4,000 Camden children. Families expected average increase in Universal Credit >£5,000 per year.
news.camden.gov.uk/council-lead...
Will help 4,000 Camden children. Families expected average increase in Universal Credit >£5,000 per year.
news.camden.gov.uk/council-lead...
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Whatever else this government do (and there's plenty of issues with this budget) ministers will always be able to point to this as an incredible important contribution to the country's future. Almost half a million kids taken out of poverty.
Scrapping the two-child limit in full is a monumental decision. Well done to all involved in the Child Poverty Strategy, and everyone who has made the case against the policy.
OBR says scrapping costs £3 billion in 2029-30 and will lift 450,000 out of poverty
OBR says scrapping costs £3 billion in 2029-30 and will lift 450,000 out of poverty
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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journalists asking cabinet ministers why there’s so much chaotic crazed speculation about the Budget might want to question their own role in this
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
journalists asking cabinet ministers why there’s so much chaotic crazed speculation about the Budget might want to question their own role in this
You’d think it was a priority 💚
I kind of hoped the Greens might consider also backing the energy transition.....
Seems intrinsic.
For example, what if the Chancellor cuts bills by reducing VAT on gas or ending support for heat pumps. Is that OK for the modern Greens?
Seems intrinsic.
For example, what if the Chancellor cuts bills by reducing VAT on gas or ending support for heat pumps. Is that OK for the modern Greens?
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
You’d think it was a priority 💚
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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For about ten minutes after Keir Starmer’s conference speech it seemed like the PM understood what his voters wanted to hear – an actual challenge to the racism of Reform. But instead of seeing it as the start of new messaging, it feels like his team just regarded it as job done.
November 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
For about ten minutes after Keir Starmer’s conference speech it seemed like the PM understood what his voters wanted to hear – an actual challenge to the racism of Reform. But instead of seeing it as the start of new messaging, it feels like his team just regarded it as job done.
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Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
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I’m at a loss to understand why anyone would think briefing this sort of thing will help KeirStarmer, the government or even themselves. Some people can’t resist, I guess, but it all a bit nuts.
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I’m at a loss to understand why anyone would think briefing this sort of thing will help KeirStarmer, the government or even themselves. Some people can’t resist, I guess, but it all a bit nuts.
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#GVerse Um. WTF???
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
#GVerse Um. WTF???
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
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only in the small print of this article do they make clear that the pensioners paying an extra £2,500 of tax would have to have
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
only in the small print of this article do they make clear that the pensioners paying an extra £2,500 of tax would have to have
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
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Question for BlueSky mind: who are the great contemporary sociologists? People writing ethnographic studies of the character of daily life in a digital / social media age.
“Each decade we shiftily declare we have buried class and each decade the coffin stands empty.”
November 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Question for BlueSky mind: who are the great contemporary sociologists? People writing ethnographic studies of the character of daily life in a digital / social media age.
Was first response too - what a hero 💪
A day of huge mourning for the Far Right in the UK. Not only was the Huntingdon train stabbings not the terrorist/asylum seeker/immigrant atrocity they’d hoped and prayed for, here is the hero of the day:
November 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Was first response too - what a hero 💪
And reassuring
Notable in today's YouGov that the centre/left bloc - Lab/Green/LD/SNP are on 54%. With Reform/Tories on 43%. That's the biggest differential in a long time.
I think useful to track blocs given instability between parties at the moment.
I think useful to track blocs given instability between parties at the moment.
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
And reassuring