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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 17h

The Reality of UK Services Trade Post-Brexit - British Chambers of Commerce

The services sector represents 80% of UK output, but LSE research indicates a 16% drop in services exports to key EU markets affected by Brexit trade barriers.

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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 17h

Brexit analysis by OBR - Ed Davey is 100% correct it’s little use Starmer and Reeves agreeing that Leaving EU damaged trade, economy and finances But then proceed to just tinker around the edges when resetting UK/EU relationship in 2026. #BrexitHasFailed obr.uk/forecasts-in...

Brexit analysis - Office for Budget Responsibility

Since the announcement of the EU referendum we have been producing analysis and writing about the potential effects of Brexit on the economy and public finances. We have compiled our assumptions, judg...

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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 1d

There was a media story few days back that said ReformUK was doing well with ethnic communities So, what do Britain’s ethnic minorities think of British politics, October 2025? | YouGov. It tells a very different story yougov.co.uk/politics/art...

What do Britain’s ethnic minorities think of British politics, October 2025? | YouGov

Cost of living is the top issue for ethnic minority communities, while 69% see Reform UK as a racist party

yougov.co.uk

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 1d

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds

Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand

John Major tells Tories alliance with Reform would be ‘beyond stupid’

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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 2d

John Major says forming an alliance with Reform UK would “for ever destroy” the Tory party, and that a pact with Nigel Farage’s would be “beyond stupid” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Former PM says a pact would destroy the Conservatives for good and urges them not to desert centre ground

#BrexitBrokeBritain
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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 6d

Few Britons think Brexit has been good for anything | YouGov

Even Leave voters struggle to point to the benefits

yougov.co.uk

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 6d

#BrexitHasFailed
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YouGov on X: "New Labour strategy is reportedly to blame Brexit for the state of the economy, and now Sadiq Khan has blamed it for missing London housebuilding targets - here's the % of Britons who think Brexit has been bad for... Cost of living: 67% negative impact Diplomatic influence in https://t.co/E4PnXnyGPy" / X

New Labour strategy is reportedly to blame Brexit for the state of the economy, and now Sadiq Khan has blamed it for missing London housebuilding targets - here's the % of Britons who think Brexit has been bad for... Cost of living: 67% negative impact Diplomatic influence in https://t.co/E4PnXnyGPy

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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 6d

Trump smashed this -
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We call it pop on X: "This is what Trump destroyed. https://t.co/TRfaaybNyQ" / X

This is what Trump destroyed. https://t.co/TRfaaybNyQ

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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 6d

Take a read - explains #Trump mania
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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 6d

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Friday briefing: How Plaid beat Reform (and left Labour in Senedd byelection dust)

In today’s newsletter: Labour has been the largest party in Wales at every general election since 1922. Last night, that history came to an abrupt and painful end – but it was also a disappointing eve...

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 8d

Starmer backs call for Prince Andrew to be hauled in front of MPs app.independent.co.uk/2025/10/22/2...

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Home Office ‘set up to fail’, says Shabana Mahmood after secret report

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 8d

Home Office ‘set up to fail’, says Shabana Mahmood after secret report. The report was completed over 2 years ago and the Tory government kept it hidden. A blatant act of irresponsibility. It takes a Labour government to now sort it out.

www.thetimes.com/article/3896...

A ‘damning’ internal review has exposed a culture of defeatism, poor management and operational failures as the home secretary promises an overhaul

www.thetimes.com

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 9d

No - this is not a war zone photo but of demolition work going on at the #WhiteHouse to make way for Trump’s grandiose and totally out of character and proportions Ballroom and hospitality centre. All being done without any authority and permission.

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 9d

You still believe #BBC news and current affairs is unbiased and impartial!?

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 10d

Then narcissistic traits - apple.news/AmIfh8XepQWm...

Eight peculiar traits of a narcissist – and how to spot them — The Telegraph

Is it a disorder or just plain selfishness? From walking ahead of others to shouting in a group, here are the symptoms to watch out for...

The seven significant traits of a sociopath and how to spot one in your life — The Telegraph

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 10d

I wonder! could it mean #Farage might be living in a Clacton house via stolen money! Let’s see what happens

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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 10d

A sociopath - apple.news/A-jix7LHlSVy...

The term may conjure up mental images of serial killers and remorseless chef executives, but the reality is much more complex

Five key impacts of Brexit five years on

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Patrick - Here for the craic 👍🏼 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 11d

Would it surprise you to learn Farage’s partner is at the centre of a criminal probe in Belgium over alleged fraud involving EU funds at a Eurosceptic think tank she ran❓

The one who “brought” his £885K house in #Clacton without the income to fund it, possibly enabling Farage to avoid £44K in tax
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Image is from X with pic of Farage and partner with details as per my post source is Sunday Times

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Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 10d

Five years on - Five key impacts of #Brexit; trade, immigration, travel, laws and finance.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

www.bbc.co.uk

Trump tells Ukraine: Accept Putin’s demands ‘or be destroyed’ — The Telegraph

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 10d

Here you have it - Trump is a Putin mouthpiece, that’s been clear for years.
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US president, shouting and swearing, pressures Zelensky to surrender the Donetsk region

Scramble to shore up ceasefire as Israel hits Gaza with deadly raids

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 10d

It’s beginning to look that Trump’s #Gaza peace plan was not much more than a PR stunt that a lot of countries fell for and signed up to. But crucially Israel and Hamas did not sign it and weren’t even at the peace signing ceremony. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

IDF says attack followed Hamas forces killing two soldiers, but both sides say they are committed to ceasefire

Britons told to prepare for ‘widespread’ war in Europe within three to four years — The i Paper

Gwynoro @gwynoro.bsky.social · 10d

‘Britons told to prepare for ‘widespread’ war in Europe within three to four years’ - a worrying headline, but Russia’s actions in recent years is an area of huge concern and it’s not just over Ukraine. apple.news/ASNKecv20TFi...

Labour peer in charge of Preparedness Commission warns British government and society needs to boost its readiness for conflict