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· Dec 13
"68% of Britons would now accept a return to free movement across borders in exchange for regaining access to the EU's single market. Among those who voted to Leave in 2016, the margin for Returning stands at 54-35%. Even 44% of Reform Party voters are in favour of it."
#RejoineU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoineU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
Eye-Opening Poll on British Regret over Brexit
The Guardian has a story out today about a really gob smacking poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) regarding closer relations between the UK and EU, based on a survey of more than...
www.dailykos.com
So basically, if people actually knew what they were voting for in 2016, we would never have left the EU 🇪🇺
No such thing as a political donation, it’s a You Owe Me.
Short-fused racist has tantrum at BBC for asking him about being a racist bully at school. Then tries to claim that Reform was given £9M by crypto billionaire, Harborne, for “absolutely nothing in return”.
That’s all that sorted then.
Racist *and* corrupt.
news.sky.com/story/politi...
That’s all that sorted then.
Racist *and* corrupt.
news.sky.com/story/politi...
December 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
No such thing as a political donation, it’s a You Owe Me.
The biggest con in uk political history, & 52% fell for it #Brexit
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The biggest con in uk political history, & 52% fell for it #Brexit
As Trump and Putin work to crush Ukraine and destabilise Europe and Farage’s ally gets sentenced to 10yrs for taking Russian bribes, it’s a good time to revisit this excellent report on how the British rightwing has betrayed us all.
Brexit was their weapon of choice.
bylinetimes.com/2022/03/08/p...
Brexit was their weapon of choice.
bylinetimes.com/2022/03/08/p...
Putin’s Plot Against ‘Great’ Britain – And How He Got Away With It
Peter Jukes tracks Vladimir Putin’s long war against the West and the allies he has found in the pro-Brexit establishment in the plot to derail Britain
bylinetimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Trump & Putin insist that Ukraine never join NATO, it’s one of their key demands to end the war. If Ukraine were a member of NATO, that would also end the war. I know what one would benefit Ukraine & Europe the most!
Be in no doubt that this is a perilous moment. America’s proposal prescribes a deeply insecure future for Ukraine and richly rewards Vladimir Putin’s aggression
Donald Trump’s peace plan would be bad for Ukraine, Europe and America
It is a sad mix of naked opportunism and strategic myopia
econ.st
November 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Trump & Putin insist that Ukraine never join NATO, it’s one of their key demands to end the war. If Ukraine were a member of NATO, that would also end the war. I know what one would benefit Ukraine & Europe the most!
She’s absolutely right, if only Trump saw it like that. Another way is for all NATO members to invite Ukraine to become members.
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
She’s absolutely right, if only Trump saw it like that. Another way is for all NATO members to invite Ukraine to become members.
I completely agree. So why are we having Digital ID? It’s a hackers wet dream! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: ministers must pay more attention to this growing risk | Editorial
Editorial: Cybercriminals pose a seismic and increasingly sophisticated threat to businesses and national security. Yet Britain seems remarkably ill-prepared
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I completely agree. So why are we having Digital ID? It’s a hackers wet dream! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Farage agrees with Putin on everything, including leaving the ECHR. Why would the UK want to join a group that includes Russia and Belarus?
Nigel Farage is owned by Russia. Vote Leave was illegally financed by Russia. Brexit was and is a Russian active measure to harm Britain and its home in Europe.
October 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Farage agrees with Putin on everything, including leaving the ECHR. Why would the UK want to join a group that includes Russia and Belarus?
The only European countries not in #ECHR are Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Russia, and the Vatican City. Why on earth would it be a good idea for UK to join them?
We flounced out of the EU on the say-so of politicians who lied to us. And what a total shitshow that’s turned out to be. The polar opposite of what they promised. Now the call to flounce out of the ECHR. By the same people. Telling the same lies. Has the country been kicked in the head by a horse?
October 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The only European countries not in #ECHR are Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Russia, and the Vatican City. Why on earth would it be a good idea for UK to join them?
How come this doesn’t get the news coverage that the Manchester synagogue attack received 🤔
Last night there was an arson attack on a mosque in Peacehaven.
October 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
How come this doesn’t get the news coverage that the Manchester synagogue attack received 🤔
Currently people are working illegally with no NI or tax code. How will no ID change that? www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Keir Starmer says digital ID cards are an ‘enormous opportunity’ and will make it tougher to work illegally - UK politics live
Prime minister says plans for a new digital ID held on people’s phones will become mandatory to prove the right to work
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Currently people are working illegally with no NI or tax code. How will no ID change that? www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
I have just read “The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, 1914. This from Andy Burnham over a century later shows what an incredible book it was. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
September 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I have just read “The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, 1914. This from Andy Burnham over a century later shows what an incredible book it was. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
I’m not against this, but higher rate should be 5p increase and additional rate 10p. Also if they go down this route, threshold should be raised to 15k to help lower paid & pensioners. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reeves urged to take 2p off employee NI and add it to income tax in budget
Resolution Foundation says move could raise additional £6bn a year and ‘level the playing field’ on income tax
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I’m not against this, but higher rate should be 5p increase and additional rate 10p. Also if they go down this route, threshold should be raised to 15k to help lower paid & pensioners. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I agree, income tax needs to rise, but don’t clobber the basic rate workers.
2p basic rate
5p higher rate
10p additional rate
What income would that generate? Anyone?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
2p basic rate
5p higher rate
10p additional rate
What income would that generate? Anyone?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rachel Reeves needs to put up taxes to cover £40bn deficit, thinktank says
NIESR suggests a rise of 5p in the pound on basic and higher rate of income tax would fill the budget gap
www.theguardian.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I agree, income tax needs to rise, but don’t clobber the basic rate workers.
2p basic rate
5p higher rate
10p additional rate
What income would that generate? Anyone?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
2p basic rate
5p higher rate
10p additional rate
What income would that generate? Anyone?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
No 6 wasn’t such a factor at the time. It’s now possibly the single biggest factor! #rejoinEU
Literally every promise Brexiters made was broken. Every single one. So why are we being told we can't change our minds on Brexit?
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
July 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
No 6 wasn’t such a factor at the time. It’s now possibly the single biggest factor! #rejoinEU
Promising NOT to increase income tax was always an error. However, if they freeze the threshold further, it will be another error. People are fed up with the low paid, inc Pensioners, being targeted. Tax those who can afford it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rachel Reeves says she cannot rule out autumn tax rises after ‘damaging’ week
Exclusive: Chancellor says she never considered resigning and warns ‘there are costs’ to welfare bill U-turn
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Promising NOT to increase income tax was always an error. However, if they freeze the threshold further, it will be another error. People are fed up with the low paid, inc Pensioners, being targeted. Tax those who can afford it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If Labour extend freeze on tax threshold, we all pay, including low earners & pensioners. If they must increase income tax, hit the top end. Increase Higher & Additional rate tax.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U-turn
Government’s concessions over welfare cuts leave chancellor with a growing hole in her budget
www.theguardian.com
June 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
If Labour extend freeze on tax threshold, we all pay, including low earners & pensioners. If they must increase income tax, hit the top end. Increase Higher & Additional rate tax.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
About time! I live close to a reservoir, from Nov to May water is pouring over the dam and out to sea. The rest of the year we are threatened with hose pipe bans 🤦♂️ #WaterCompanies
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
First new reservoirs in England for more than 30 years given go-ahead
‘Nationally significant’ status granted to reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire with seven more planned by 2050
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
About time! I live close to a reservoir, from Nov to May water is pouring over the dam and out to sea. The rest of the year we are threatened with hose pipe bans 🤦♂️ #WaterCompanies
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
So when is the Orange Fellon going to have words with Putin? 🤷♂️
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Deadly missile and drone strikes batter Kyiv for second night
Other Ukrainian cities and regions also hit with nine people reported killed at the same time as Russia and Ukraine are conducting a major prisoner exchan
www.theguardian.com
May 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
So when is the Orange Fellon going to have words with Putin? 🤷♂️
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
And the charges to customers are still increasing. Nationalisation now!
Thames Water & Anglian Water face 53 criminal investigations over sewage dumping.
TW already has over 187 convictions, AW 128; water companies total 1,135. Still fleecing customers, dumping sewage, paying dividends.
No company shut down, no exec prosecuted.
Must remove profit motive. Nationalise
TW already has over 187 convictions, AW 128; water companies total 1,135. Still fleecing customers, dumping sewage, paying dividends.
No company shut down, no exec prosecuted.
Must remove profit motive. Nationalise
Thames Water and Anglian Water face 53 criminal investigations over sewage
Firms among England and Wales suppliers facing record 81 investigations as sources say ‘polluter will pay’ for their cost
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:25 AM
And the charges to customers are still increasing. Nationalisation now!
Step by step #EU
🔴‘Keir Starmer’s EU Deal Is Far Better Than the Media Is Telling You’
Much more needs to be done to repair the damage of Brexit, but this is a welcome step in the right direction, argues the Director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/20/k...
Much more needs to be done to repair the damage of Brexit, but this is a welcome step in the right direction, argues the Director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/20/k...
'Keir Starmer's EU Deal Is Far Better Than the Media Is Telling You'
Much more needs to be done to repair the damage of Brexit, but this is a welcome step in the right direction, argues the Director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations
bylinetimes.com
May 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Step by step #EU
But what have Labour done for us? £16 billion of trade, from 3 deals. And in just under a year! No one said it would be easy after 14 yrs of Tory rule!
BBC News sum up gains for the UK
£2 billion - CPTPP
£5 billion - India
£9 billion - EU
However, keeping the UK outside an UK-EU Customs Union, and access to the EU Single Market costs us £140 billion a year
So yes, £9 billion is great, but nowhere near the £140 billion we have lost due to Brexit
£2 billion - CPTPP
£5 billion - India
£9 billion - EU
However, keeping the UK outside an UK-EU Customs Union, and access to the EU Single Market costs us £140 billion a year
So yes, £9 billion is great, but nowhere near the £140 billion we have lost due to Brexit
May 20, 2025 at 7:43 AM
But what have Labour done for us? £16 billion of trade, from 3 deals. And in just under a year! No one said it would be easy after 14 yrs of Tory rule!
Too late for some, but this is the kind of story that highlights how destructive Brexit has been. Those who have managed to survive, can now reap the rewards of the new UK EU deal. #BrexitDisaster
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK cheesemaker welcomes new EU deal – but says it comes four years too late
Simon Spurrell was forced to sell his business because of £600,000 loss caused by Brexit red tape
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Too late for some, but this is the kind of story that highlights how destructive Brexit has been. Those who have managed to survive, can now reap the rewards of the new UK EU deal. #BrexitDisaster
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The entire population, bar Russia, knows that Putin is the obstacle to peace in Ukraine. If Trump really wants to make his mark on global peace, sit down with Putin & stop this pointless war! #UkraineRussiaWar
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Ukraine war live: US secretary of state says ‘abundantly clear’ Trump and Putin needed for peace talks ‘breakthrough’
Marco Rubio says US president may need to ‘directly engage’ to determine ‘once and for all what it is the Russian side wants and whether peace is possible’
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The entire population, bar Russia, knows that Putin is the obstacle to peace in Ukraine. If Trump really wants to make his mark on global peace, sit down with Putin & stop this pointless war! #UkraineRussiaWar
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
