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Resolution Foundation @resfoundation.bsky.social · 21m

The OBR has been consistently disappointed by productivity growth...

... and if they mark down their forecasts at the upcoming Budget (as many expect), it would have significant consequences.

Find out more 👉 buff.ly/KmJEg1Y

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 5h

Centrist governments around the world are discovering they aren't being thanked just for being more realistic than right-wing populists. A warning for Keir Starmer indeed. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The crisis engulfing Emmanuel Macron contains a warning for Keir Starmer | Rafael Behr

The French president dominated the centre ground but has failed to build a legacy there. Labour is in danger of doing the same, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

www.theguardian.com

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 1h

Rachel Reeves' admission of the "severe" economic damage of Brexit is welcome.

Now it's time for the government to stop making it even worse

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/15/k...

Keir Starmer's 'Brexit Is Bad, Let's Make It a Bit Worse' Strategy

The Chancellor just admitted that Brexit has been an economic disaster. It's time the Government stopped making it even worse by imitating Nigel Farage's damaging anti-migration agenda, argues Adam Bi...

bylinetimes.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 3h

Brexit has been destructive to our economy, and has cost us £140 BILLIONS already.

Rachel Reeves: "The impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting."

Check out our Brexit cost tracker: https://www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 2h

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 30% (-3)
LAB: 22% (+2)
CON: 20% (+1)
LDM: 15% (+1)
GRN: 9% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 10-13 Oct.
Changes w/ 3-6 Oct.

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 3h

Kent councillor stripped of Reform UK whip following complaints from female staff

Reform suspends KCC councillor following complaints from female staff

A Reform UK spokesperson has said it is being treated as a disciplinary matter

www.kentlive.news

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Nick Stone @europeannick.bsky.social · 4h

Brexit thread from @profjacob.bsky.social

Might add: can a Farage govt find a version of Brexit which boosts living standards?

Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 5h

🚨🚨Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledges she is looking at potential tax rises and spending cuts to fill a black hole in her Budget which she said was partly due to the lingering impact of #Brexit. 🧵
www.independent.co.uk/money/rachel...

Reeves eyes tax hikes as economy suffers ‘severe and long-lasting’ Brexit impact

Rachel Reeves said ‘austerity, Brexit, and the ongoing impact of Liz Truss’s mini-budget’ had weighed heavily on the UK economy.

www.independent.co.uk

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Nick Stone @europeannick.bsky.social · 5h

The UK government now confirms Brexit’s damage:

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, October 2025: “There is no doubt that the impact of Brexit has been severe and long-lasting.”

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 7h

"There is no doubt that the impact of Brexit has been severe and long-lasting", Rachel Reeves tells Sky News, as she suggests that taxes will now have to go up as a result to "make sure the numbers add up".

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 6h

BREAKING: “There is no doubting that the impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting” says Chancellor Rachel Reeves

It’s about time!

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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 5h

Trump’s Gaza Triumph

The new Private Eye is out now.

A photo of the front cover of issue 1660 of Private Eye magazine with the caption "on shelves now." The front cover headline reads “Trump’s Gaza Triumph” and features a photo of Donald Trump with multiple speech bubbles saying “You’ve got to hand it to me,” “What, all of it?”, “The only people making a bomb from now on will be my family,” “Anyone want a peace of the action?”, “In God we Trump!” and “Halo to the Chief!” A banner at the bottom reads “Late news: World apologises ‘He’s not a naughty boy, he’s the Messiah.’”

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Nick Stone @europeannick.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump peace plan is a ceasefire, not a solution.

No reparations, justice or reconstruction plans—unlike past peace deals.

No truth, reconciliation, or leadership—just empty promises from Netanyahu and Trump.

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Tomas Hirst @tomashirstecon.bsky.social · 1d

Ahhhh (endless screaming). Where do they think *council* tax revenues go? Seems like an argument for raising council tax in the south east so they can enjoy much better local public services www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Labour MPs call on Rachel Reeves to scrap council tax

Exclusive: 13 mainly northern MPs say a new system should better account for higher house prices in south-east

www.theguardian.com

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Dan Grey @dangrey.bsky.social · 1d

Reform don't want to know

Reform UK-run Lincolnshire County Council scraps flood committee

The work will be incorporated into another committee despite all other parties opposing the change.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sathnam Sanghera @sathnam.bsky.social · 1d

Taking on Elon Musk should be an open goal in British politics.

Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 1d

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, aka ”Tommy Robinson,” says Tesla CEO Elon Musk is paying his legal bills.

Robinson says Musk is paying his legal costs in counterterrorism trial

Far-right activist accused of refusing to give his mobile phone pin to police

www.ft.com

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 1d

Nigel Farage wasn’t telling the truth on Laura Kuenssberg

Reform claim they were obstructed. There’s only one problem: they never made any inquiries.

Nigel Farage wasn't telling the truth on Laura Kuenssberg

Reform want to be obstructed by council workers, but they have to try first

www.newstatesman.com

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ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 1d

When Old Oak Common station opens to Elizabeth line services in a few years time, it could have included an option to extend the Elizabeth line up towards Watford Junction.

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...

The Elizabeth line that never was: The Watford Junction extension from Old Oak Common

When Old Oak Common station opens to Elizabeth line services in a few years time, it could have included an option to extend the Elizabeth line up towards Watford Junction.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 1d

COMMENTARY: Donald Trump is the “Shakedown President.”

The US president has used his powers to exact a price from whoever he interacts with. It’s the unifying theme of his leadership and his approach to the world.

Donald Trump, the shakedown president

Soon, everyone will get wiser and realize they have alternatives — and that when they unite, the U.S. president will be unable to continue his shake down operations.

ow.ly

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Dr Stylite @columnist.bsky.social · 1d

Great stuff from @stephenkb.bsky.social And while I think the Brexit was a disaster denialism is clearly most pronounced in the Conservative Party, it continues to affect the rest of the political spectrum in the form of we have to make the best of it / the situation will never change etc.

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 1d

How Brexit drained the Tories’ talent pool on.ft.com/4qarx21 | opinion

How Brexit drained the Tories’ talent pool

The party can’t keep expecting successful people to pretend that leaving the EU was a good idea

on.ft.com

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Nick Stone @europeannick.bsky.social · 1d

Been on that tram-train.

Sat at the front, trying to watch the driver at the interface between Network rail and tram network.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Meloni doesn't exactly looked thrilled as Trump calls her "beautiful"

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

tfw you're forced to listen to Trump

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 2d

I laid out the details of the extraordinary corruption case against Benjamin Netanyahu a few months ago in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social. It seems like it’s helped him bond with Trump.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-t...

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Luke McGee @lukemcgee.bsky.social · 1d

Trump says he'll focus on Ukraine war after brokering Israel-Hamas deal

kyivindependent.com/trump-says-h...

Trump says he'll focus on Ukraine war after brokering Israel-Hamas deal

Speaking about past negotiations with Moscow, Trump said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff "had no idea about Russia, had no idea about Putin too much" at the time.

kyivindependent.com

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🦋 𝕮𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘 𝕿𝖍𝖔𝖗𝖓𝖊® @thorchrs.bsky.social · 1d

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