ER 🇪🇺
@er2023.bsky.social
🇬🇧resident since 1996,LB Camden resident since 2004,🇪🇺Citizen,Queue Jumper (c)Theresa May, Squalid Chapter (c)Keir Starmer,pro-EU,Social Liberal,aiming to be as woke as I can & a bit green-ish+pro-saving the world,against all forms of racism,own views.He/Him
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Neither surprising nor really disappointing, more like 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏼♀️ because of the transactional horse trading and wasted trust. @kresten2.bsky.social
Always an open question if the UK and UK companies were part of Europe's defence base.
I do hope this gets resolved, but let's not forget the point of this programme: to bolster European security
www.ft.com/content/22db...
I do hope this gets resolved, but let's not forget the point of this programme: to bolster European security
www.ft.com/content/22db...
November 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Neither surprising nor really disappointing, more like 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏼♀️ because of the transactional horse trading and wasted trust. @kresten2.bsky.social
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OK, here we go....
New Substack post from me trying (bravely/foolishly) to unpick the trans debate between Dr Helen Webberley and Julie Bindel.
rolandmcs.substack.com/p/trans-deba...
New Substack post from me trying (bravely/foolishly) to unpick the trans debate between Dr Helen Webberley and Julie Bindel.
rolandmcs.substack.com/p/trans-deba...
Trans Debate: Helen Webberley vs Julie Bindel
A head-to-head debate lasting over ninety minutes crystallised a few things
rolandmcs.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
OK, here we go....
New Substack post from me trying (bravely/foolishly) to unpick the trans debate between Dr Helen Webberley and Julie Bindel.
rolandmcs.substack.com/p/trans-deba...
New Substack post from me trying (bravely/foolishly) to unpick the trans debate between Dr Helen Webberley and Julie Bindel.
rolandmcs.substack.com/p/trans-deba...
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Thank GOD for Andrew Fisher!! FINALLY we get to hear about Spain on #r4today
The fastest growing economy in Europe & outstripping the US as well & how?
Wealth tax, rent controls & a positive integration-focused approach to immigration & asylum!! 🙌👏👏👏
The fastest growing economy in Europe & outstripping the US as well & how?
Wealth tax, rent controls & a positive integration-focused approach to immigration & asylum!! 🙌👏👏👏
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Thank GOD for Andrew Fisher!! FINALLY we get to hear about Spain on #r4today
The fastest growing economy in Europe & outstripping the US as well & how?
Wealth tax, rent controls & a positive integration-focused approach to immigration & asylum!! 🙌👏👏👏
The fastest growing economy in Europe & outstripping the US as well & how?
Wealth tax, rent controls & a positive integration-focused approach to immigration & asylum!! 🙌👏👏👏
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Two nice companion pieces on Brexit and where UKG is at.
It is not pretty reading.
It very much appears as if Labour are past the point of no return on Europe, and of not being returned by voters.
On Político's firstly, you get a clear sense that leaving 🇪🇺 is a tremendously bad Idea.
A 🧵
It is not pretty reading.
It very much appears as if Labour are past the point of no return on Europe, and of not being returned by voters.
On Político's firstly, you get a clear sense that leaving 🇪🇺 is a tremendously bad Idea.
A 🧵
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Two nice companion pieces on Brexit and where UKG is at.
It is not pretty reading.
It very much appears as if Labour are past the point of no return on Europe, and of not being returned by voters.
On Político's firstly, you get a clear sense that leaving 🇪🇺 is a tremendously bad Idea.
A 🧵
It is not pretty reading.
It very much appears as if Labour are past the point of no return on Europe, and of not being returned by voters.
On Político's firstly, you get a clear sense that leaving 🇪🇺 is a tremendously bad Idea.
A 🧵
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Shabana Mahmood said this month that her migration policies are a "moral mission".
Where is the morality in blocking an eight-year-old girl made destitute by a Hurricane from coming to the UK to join her parents?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Where is the morality in blocking an eight-year-old girl made destitute by a Hurricane from coming to the UK to join her parents?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK rejects visa for girl left destitute in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa
Lati-Yana Brown’s parents had asked for application to be expedited so she could join them in UK after house ruined
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Shabana Mahmood said this month that her migration policies are a "moral mission".
Where is the morality in blocking an eight-year-old girl made destitute by a Hurricane from coming to the UK to join her parents?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Where is the morality in blocking an eight-year-old girl made destitute by a Hurricane from coming to the UK to join her parents?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Ben Jennings on Kemi Badenoch’s reaction to the lifting of the two-child benefit cap – cartoon
Ben Jennings on Kemi Badenoch’s reaction to the lifting of the two-child benefit cap – cartoon
Rachel Reeves’s decision to reverse the Tory policy will lift an estimated 450,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Ben Jennings on Kemi Badenoch’s reaction to the lifting of the two-child benefit cap – cartoon
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November 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
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Fewer workers. Fewer international students. More people leaving.
A "step in the right direction" according to the PM.
Impossible to take PM/govt seriously on growth if they are deliberately reducing it (and making the fiscal position worse) *as a matter of policy*.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A "step in the right direction" according to the PM.
Impossible to take PM/govt seriously on growth if they are deliberately reducing it (and making the fiscal position worse) *as a matter of policy*.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK net migration falls sharply with drop in arrivals for work and study
Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Fewer workers. Fewer international students. More people leaving.
A "step in the right direction" according to the PM.
Impossible to take PM/govt seriously on growth if they are deliberately reducing it (and making the fiscal position worse) *as a matter of policy*.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A "step in the right direction" according to the PM.
Impossible to take PM/govt seriously on growth if they are deliberately reducing it (and making the fiscal position worse) *as a matter of policy*.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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London is full of incredible spots to discover, and Next Stop is all about celebrating them.
At MATCHADO I got a closer look at the craft behind matcha and learned what makes their take on Japanese tea culture so special 🍵
At MATCHADO I got a closer look at the craft behind matcha and learned what makes their take on Japanese tea culture so special 🍵
November 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
London is full of incredible spots to discover, and Next Stop is all about celebrating them.
At MATCHADO I got a closer look at the craft behind matcha and learned what makes their take on Japanese tea culture so special 🍵
At MATCHADO I got a closer look at the craft behind matcha and learned what makes their take on Japanese tea culture so special 🍵
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Politician who fanned anti-LGBT sentiment stunned to find rising levels of anti-LGBT sentiment
"[...] the Labour leader said the homophobic attack left him worried for the future of the UK"
*clears throat*
I HAVE OPINIONS
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
*clears throat*
I HAVE OPINIONS
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
Keir Starmer's fury after neice and wife 'beaten by blokes for holding hands'
'I thought the days of beating up people because they were gay were well behind us.'
metro.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Politician who fanned anti-LGBT sentiment stunned to find rising levels of anti-LGBT sentiment
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France 24: EU could hit X with fine before 2025 ends
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
EU could hit X with fine before 2025 ends
The European Union could fine Elon Musk's X platform for breaking its digital rules by the end of 2025 -- two years into a probe that has tested the bloc's resolve to police the online space.
www.france24.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
France 24: EU could hit X with fine before 2025 ends
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
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PM describes net migration of 205k as "a step in the right direction". His govt has no public position on a sustainable level of immigration is, nor any known process to decide what, why & how. Starmer is now implying he wants it significantly lower
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Net migration drop ‘step in the right direction’ – Starmer
Net migration peaked at a record 944,000 in the year to March 2023 but has fallen sharply since then.
www.standard.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
PM describes net migration of 205k as "a step in the right direction". His govt has no public position on a sustainable level of immigration is, nor any known process to decide what, why & how. Starmer is now implying he wants it significantly lower
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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So, my dear German followers...some News "in eigener Sache"!
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
Annette Dittert war für die ARD als Korrespondentin in verschiedenen Ländern, über viele Jahre geprägt hat sie aber vor allem die Berichterstattung aus Großbritannien. Nun verabschiedet sie sich von der ARD, aber nicht aus London
London-Korrespondentin Annette Dittert sagt der ARD Goodbye
Annette Dittert war für die ARD als Korrespondentin in verschiedenen Ländern, über viele Jahre geprägt hat sie aber vor allem die Berichterstattung aus Großbritannien. Nun verabschiedet sie sich von der ARD, aber nicht aus London
dlvr.it
November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
So, my dear German followers...some News "in eigener Sache"!
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
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Not really sure the EU Member States want to return to endless arguments over competence or whether the UK can have opt-outs from different things.
November 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Not really sure the EU Member States want to return to endless arguments over competence or whether the UK can have opt-outs from different things.
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Sorry "rejoin the EU and all the UK's problems will be solved" is as much a simplism as the others, not least as there's no instant process and no overwhelming demand on the other side to bend any rules for the UK.
November 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Sorry "rejoin the EU and all the UK's problems will be solved" is as much a simplism as the others, not least as there's no instant process and no overwhelming demand on the other side to bend any rules for the UK.
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Our conversation is stuck on the far-right -named “Boris wave” while net immigration has actually DROPPED BY EIGHTY PERCENT (80%) since then!!
⬇️work visas DOWN
⬇️student numbers DOWN
⬆️emigration UP
🙄& asylum numbers totally steady cos cruelty won’t stop those with no choice!
⬇️work visas DOWN
⬇️student numbers DOWN
⬆️emigration UP
🙄& asylum numbers totally steady cos cruelty won’t stop those with no choice!
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Our conversation is stuck on the far-right -named “Boris wave” while net immigration has actually DROPPED BY EIGHTY PERCENT (80%) since then!!
⬇️work visas DOWN
⬇️student numbers DOWN
⬆️emigration UP
🙄& asylum numbers totally steady cos cruelty won’t stop those with no choice!
⬇️work visas DOWN
⬇️student numbers DOWN
⬆️emigration UP
🙄& asylum numbers totally steady cos cruelty won’t stop those with no choice!
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Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
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Racists: immigrants don’t integrate or respect our culture and democracy
Also racists: immigrants mustn’t be allowed to integrate or participate in our culture and democracy.
Also racists: immigrants mustn’t be allowed to integrate or participate in our culture and democracy.
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Racists: immigrants don’t integrate or respect our culture and democracy
Also racists: immigrants mustn’t be allowed to integrate or participate in our culture and democracy.
Also racists: immigrants mustn’t be allowed to integrate or participate in our culture and democracy.
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The Times fails to understand that the European Commission and the Spanish Government have fluent English and monitor London like a hawk.
We hold all the cards and we decide the rules 🇪🇺💪
London is skating on *very* thin ice. Beware ⛔️ 🤡
We hold all the cards and we decide the rules 🇪🇺💪
London is skating on *very* thin ice. Beware ⛔️ 🤡
UK citizens who live on the ‘Rock’ will soon gain full freedom of movement in the EU. We look at how you can make the move — and assess the tax advantages
Thinking of moving to Gibraltar? Your questions answered
UK citizens who live on the ‘Rock’ will soon gain full freedom of movement in the EU. We look at how you can make the move — and assess the tax advantages
www.thetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The Times fails to understand that the European Commission and the Spanish Government have fluent English and monitor London like a hawk.
We hold all the cards and we decide the rules 🇪🇺💪
London is skating on *very* thin ice. Beware ⛔️ 🤡
We hold all the cards and we decide the rules 🇪🇺💪
London is skating on *very* thin ice. Beware ⛔️ 🤡
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The two-child benefit cap is finally in the bin.
Govt was made to do the right thing by Greens and campaigners, but too many families have been harmed by Labour foot-dragging.
The unjust overall benefit cap must end too for every child in poverty to be helped. #Budget
Govt was made to do the right thing by Greens and campaigners, but too many families have been harmed by Labour foot-dragging.
The unjust overall benefit cap must end too for every child in poverty to be helped. #Budget
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The two-child benefit cap is finally in the bin.
Govt was made to do the right thing by Greens and campaigners, but too many families have been harmed by Labour foot-dragging.
The unjust overall benefit cap must end too for every child in poverty to be helped. #Budget
Govt was made to do the right thing by Greens and campaigners, but too many families have been harmed by Labour foot-dragging.
The unjust overall benefit cap must end too for every child in poverty to be helped. #Budget
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"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
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Good to hear Rachel Reeves finally attack the 2 child benefit cap - but if Labour were so much against it, why’s it taken them so long to scrap it? And why were Labour MPs suspended for saying *exactly* the same last year? There’s no moral high ground here #budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Good to hear Rachel Reeves finally attack the 2 child benefit cap - but if Labour were so much against it, why’s it taken them so long to scrap it? And why were Labour MPs suspended for saying *exactly* the same last year? There’s no moral high ground here #budget2025
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The idea that up to now Brussels has been nastily blocking progress, and the MS would be much more inclined to do 'a new deal' with the UK (like May's 'bespoke deal'?), is wrong on many levels. The MS know the value of unity, and are often stricter in their demands than the EU institutions.
November 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The idea that up to now Brussels has been nastily blocking progress, and the MS would be much more inclined to do 'a new deal' with the UK (like May's 'bespoke deal'?), is wrong on many levels. The MS know the value of unity, and are often stricter in their demands than the EU institutions.