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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · Mar 7

"This is a chance to put Britain back at the heart of Europe in more ways than just on defence."

Our work has never been more vital. Please find out how you can help. ~AA

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A statement from Best for Britain's Director of Campaigns

I’m trying very hard not to open by saying “the world has changed” because it’s been said in every op-ed, Substack, and podcast this week. But, the world really has changed. There is only before that ...

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 7h

Read the full article: www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

With Reform UK threatening the end of two-party politics, both Labour and the Tories are fighting to stay relevant as conference season comes to an end

www.thetimes.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 8h

Finally, someone is saying it.

🔴 NEW: "The message is simple: Farage is ultimately to blame as the man who delivered Brexit with 'easy sloganeering' then walked away from the aftermath rather than putting in the hard yards."

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 11h

New poll shows: Potential Conservative voters are now more than twice as likely to consider Brexit a failure rather than a success.

@pimlicat.bsky.social: “The British public, including the Conservatives’ voters - recognise that Brexit has been a calamity for our economy.”

https://bit.ly/3WxPUsO

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 13h

This is a dangerous trend. We can't underestimate the threat Trump poses to democracy. 🚨

"The move is Trump’s latest effort to weaponise the Department of Justice to punish political rivals."

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/09/criminal-charges-letitia-james-new-york-attorney-general

Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals

Prosecutor who sought charges was installed amid Trump frustrations with pace of investigations against rivals

www.theguardian.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14h

Fantastic comments from the audience on #bbcqt.

Politicians should take note and stop stoking division and fear.

"The vast majority of people in this country live very happily and very peacefully together." 👏

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 15h

The hypocrisy never ends...

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/10/richard-tice-15-year-business-record-supporting-net-stupid-zero

Richard Tice has 15-year record of supporting ‘net stupid zero’ initiatives

Firms led by deputy Reform UK leader since 2011 have shown commitment to saving energy and cutting CO2 emissions

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 17h

New polling by YouGov, commissioned by Best for Britain, shows: 46% of potential Conservative voters consider Brexit a failure.

Of those voters, 51% say that Brexit has damaged the economy, and 50% say it has damaged our ability to trade with the EU.

Full research here: https://bit.ly/46LZq1G

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 19h

"The need is urgent for some coalition of politicians to take the lead and state baldly that Brexit was an error."

"The public is clearly ready to see Brexit reversed. There cannot be a single industry that would oppose it. The need is for leadership."

https://bit.ly/42Btcnf

We all know Brexit’s to blame for the crisis facing UK steel – it’s time for politicians to be honest and reverse it | Simon Jenkins

With British industry faltering, the excuse that the public wants this is risible. Parliament must force Starmer to act, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

www.theguardian.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 19h

@zackpolanski.bsky.social on #bbcqt: "The immigrants haven't caused austerity."

"The same Thatcherite policies that you and your party support and the Conservative are what have caused the devastation in this country."

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 20h

Mind you, that's the same person who claims he is for working people.

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nigel-farage-rakes-in-more-than-1-1-million-through-second-jobs-since-general-election-398943/

Nigel Farage rakes in more than £1.1 million through 'second jobs' since general election

Nigel Farage has made more than £1,000,000 from second job earnings since the general election, according to his latest income declaration.

www.thelondoneconomic.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 21h

And each and every single one more deserving of the prize.

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20251010-ten-contenders-for-the-nobel-peace-prize-who-are-not-donald-trump

Ten contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize who are not Donald Trump

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded Friday in Oslo, Norway, to one of 338 candidates, among them 244 individuals and 94 organisations. US President Donald Trump has been hinting that he deserve...

www.france24.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 21h

New polling by YouGov, commissioned by B4B, shows: 46% of potential Conservative voters consider Brexit a failure.

Of those voters, 51% say that Brexit has damaged the economy, and 50% say it has damaged our ability to trade with the EU.

Full research here: https://bit.ly/46LZq1G

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

The Tories need to stop mimicking Trump. It won’t help them.

"One only has to look at Trump’s America to see what happens when a government, led by a narcissist with an authoritarian bent, decides that he is more powerful than any court of law"

https://bit.ly/3L1y8LX

'Robert Jenrick's Authoritarian Plans for the Justice System Are Straight Out of the Trump Playbook'

One only has to look at Trump's America to see what happens when a government, led by a narcissist with an authoritarian bent, decides that he is more powerful than any court of law, argues Gareth Rob...

bylinetimes.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

Self-styled Trumpist Andrej Babiš completed his political comeback by winning more than a third of the vote, ousting the pro-European coalition led by Fiala.

But what does his victory tell us about populism - and about UK politics?

https://www.bestforbritain.org/what_does_babis_czechia_populism

What does the victory for Babiš in Czechia tell us about populism?

Over the weekend, Czechia became the latest country to elect a populist prime minister. Self-styled Trumpist Andrej Babiš, albeit a centre-right version, completed his political comeback by winning mo...

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

New polling by YouGov, commissioned by B4B, shows:

📊 46% of potential Conservative voters consider Brexit a failure.
📊 Most blame Boris Johnson, David Cameron and Nigel Farage for Brexit's failure.

Full research here: https://bit.ly/46LZq1G

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

The ECHR protects the human rights of ALL Brits.

No wonder, the majority of voters want the UK to remain a member of the ECHR. 🚨

https://leftfootforward.org/2025/10/unlike-kemi-badenoch-voters-want-the-uk-to-remain-a-member-of-the-echr-poll-finds/

Unlike Kemi Badenoch voters want the UK to remain a member of the ECHR, poll finds

The Trades Union Congress has warned that withdrawing from the ECHR would also amount to an attack on workers rights

leftfootforward.org

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

New polling by YouGov, commissioned by Best for Britain, shows: Potential Conservative voters are now more than twice as likely to consider Brexit a failure for the UK (46%) compared to a success (22%).

Here’s what else we found: https://bit.ly/46LZq1G

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

Charley Robinson makes a great case for the UK rejoining Erasmus.

British students deserve the same opportunities as before. Erasmus is a vital opportunity that we can no longer afford to miss out on.

UK Trade & Business Commission @uktradebusiness.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Charley Robinson, Head of Global Mobility Policy, Universities UK: "We're really supportive of the UK rejoining Erasmus is going to provide that kind of critical, long term, sustainable funding for students, staff mobility and exchanges."

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

Badenoch's speech perfectly summed up by ‪@mortenmorland.bsky.social .

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UK Trade & Business Commission @uktradebusiness.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Professor Brian Bell, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee: "So if it's a balanced scheme, my guess is the overall effect on that migration is essentially zero, essentially all the time. And so, it's not worth worrying about."

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

"Badenoch’s speech was a mix of denial, delusion and obsolete dogma," writes the Guardian.

It's time for Badenoch to be honest about Brexit damage.

https://www.bestforbritain.org/conservative_voters_say_brexit_has_failed_and_damaged_uk_economy

Conservative voters say Brexit has failed and damaged UK economy

The Conservative Party’s flagship policy - Brexit - has been a failure according to people intending to vote for them at the next election.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

Join the UKTBC for the latest on the Youth Experience Scheme!

⭐️With a star studded panel this is not one to miss...

UK Trade & Business Commission @uktradebusiness.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Join us at 10:30am today as the UKTBC discusses the ongoing negotiations regarding the 'Youth Experience Scheme'.

Our panel includes:

Matthew Percival - Confederation of British Industry
Charley Robinson - Universities UK
Brian Bell - Migration Advisory Committee

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbCD...

Shaping the Future: UK–EU Youth Experience Scheme

YouTube video by UK Trade & Business Commission

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

🔵 “I think the Tories are manoeuvring [towards Trump]. Look at the conference promising to deport thousands of people. It’s very Trumpian stuff. And on net zero. There’s no question.”

https://bit.ly/4nJDABQ

Conservatives Accused of ‘Trumpian’ Tactics After Barring Second Byline Times Journalist From Conference

Veteran award-winning investigative journalist David Hencke has attended Conservative party conference since 1987 but is now hundreds of pounds out of pocket after being blocked from attending

bylinetimes.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 2d

🕰️ Times change.

📉 Even amongst Tory voters Brexit is seen as a failure and there is an acknowledgement that it has made Britain poorer.

Read more of our exclusive new polling below 👇

https://www.bestforbritain.org/tory_voters_say_brexit_has_failed_and_damaged_uk_economy

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 2d

⬇️ Almost 2,000 companies experienced medicine shortages last year because of Brexit.

🏥 The NHS has been badly damaged by Brexit. Increased cost of medicines, staff shortages and fewer doctors.

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-drugs-medicine-nhs-7zfhkjzls

Billions more to be spent on medicine as Keir Starmer scraps rules

NHS chiefs and Treasury at loggerheads over who will pay pharmaceutical companies more money for the most up-to-date and effective medicines

www.thetimes.com

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