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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2m

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 39m

So that's a yes then.

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2h

It's a bit naive to suppose that they'd do it for the good of their countries, don't you think?

Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2h

Because Farage getting in would be even more beneficial for them

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2h

Doubtful, at least I don't live in an imaginary world.

You said something stupid and got called on it, take your lumps and move on

Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2h

I don't really care whether you do or not. People who call others arrogant are usually embarrassed about having said something stupid.

Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2h

No, it can't, it still has to be voted on but the CEU, do you think maybe Orban or Meloni might decide to veto our application as a favour to Farage?

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 3h

I despair sometimes

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 3h

Because they can control taxes, they can't control an EC vote

Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 3h

They can't "agree to the customs union", the country has to be admitted by the EU member states, some of whom would like nothing more than to give Starmer a bloody nose and ensure Farage gets in, so how do you think that is going to go?

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 3h

So that's a yes.

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 3h

The government has started a conversation, do pay attention.

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 10h

Easy to say when you're in opposition. This is the least convincing thing Polanski has said so far IMO

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 12h

“His main theme was that the country was fucked. Largely because of Brexit. Weirdly, he has no memory of being the main architect behind the Brexit vote. He seems to think it happened in a world in which he played no part.”

Farage - the foghorn of failure.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nige is no longer laughing at himself as he ‘performs’ yet another big speech | John Crace

Reform leader is trying to make it as a mainstream politician – which involves contradicting himself and gaslighting voters

www.theguardian.com

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 12h

It's baked right in to the creation of your country: "When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, ... "

Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 12h

I'm not "Labour", but even I can see that we can't just "rejoin". For a start we have to ask all 27 member states to let us back in.

If Starmer asked, do you maybe think that someone might not do Farage a favour and veto? Do you think the current Italian government might not like Farage for PM?

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 1d

Nigel Farage, whose party recently put a teenager with zero work experience of any kind, in charge of running an entire county, is currently giving a speech railing against "unqualified" politicians being put in charge of Government departments

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 1d

Nigel Farage, who has so far registered a total of £280,500 for four hours a month as a "brand ambassador" for a company selling gold bars, thinks a £10 an hour minimum wage for young people is too high bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...

Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People

The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy

bylinetimes.com

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe I'm missing something, probably because I blocked the person you are replying to, but what "terrible opinion" are you referring to?

Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 1d

We already have a progressive tax system, and its banding causes issues for people. I would abolish separate rates corporate taxes, international tax treaties for multinationals and capital gains tax, all income should be taxed equally

I'd also suggest public ownership rather than renationalisation

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2d

Bye bye

Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2d

That's true, they missed you.

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2d

Yes it really does

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Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2d

Tbh, I don't even care any more. Bye bye

Edward Cornwell @hopper3011.bsky.social · 2d

Are you drunk?

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