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Andrew Duff

@andrewduffeu.bsky.social

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Former Member of the European Parliament. Federalist. epc.eu cambridge-connect.uk @volteuropa.org @libdems.org.uk

Andrew Nicholas Duff is a British politician who presided over the Union of European Federalists (UEF) from 2008 to 2013. A member of the Liberal Democrats, he served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the East of England from 1999 to 2014. .. more

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Dec 17

My 2024 reading. The good, the bad and the ugly.

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 23h

This is a genuinely positive piece from @andrewduffeu.bsky.social that shows a way forward for a struggling government.

Do have a read.

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H/t @chrisgrey.bsky.social and @garethaethwy.bsky.social

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 23h

Quality article by @andrewduffeu.bsky.social on a royal commission on Brexit.

Essentially there are two chapters to this.

The first is addressing the effect of Brexit on the UK.

The major issue is the lack of an established truth that Brexit was a mistake in public and across WM.

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting article on new agreement on governance in Europe. The ultimate movement is towards the EP, if we're honest. That has implications for how the union operates (such as making EP elections more important).

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Stresses and Strains

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 2d

A citizens’ assembly can be tacked on at the end. But specialists need to assemble the facts first and discard the nonsense. Something that was wholly lacking in 2016.

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 2d

Except that most of those who supported Brexit were lying toads.

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Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · 2d

This is very much worth reading by @andrewduffeu.bsky.social . It is not 2016 anymore. The world has changed and so has the EU. Which means that Britain AND EU member States should review their experience of Brexit. verfassungsblog.de/the-case-for...

The Case for a Royal Commission on Britain and Europe

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 2d

That’s why I’ve suggested a Royal Commission. Establish some facts. Prepare the ground. verfassungsblog.de/the-case-for...

The Case for a Royal Commission on Britain and Europe

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 4d

Who on earth are these terrible people tonight on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social ?

BBC Newsnight (@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social)

Welcome! Find us weekdays 10:30pm on BBC Two, BBC News, iPlayer with Victoria Derbyshire, Paddy O'Connell & Matt Chorley - plus Katie Razzall, Nicholas Watt and Faisal Islam

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 7d

In which I look at the recently revised Framework Agreement between Commission and European Parliament. And hope for the best. @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu verfassungsblog.de/stresses-and...

Stresses and Strains

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Verfassungsblog @verfassungsblog.de · 7d

The EP and the Commission are revising a Framework Agreement governing their mutual relationship.

ANDREW DUFF concludes that better coordination between all the institutions would improve EU governance and bolster democratic legitimacy:

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 7d

With national political parties in terminal crisis, it's time to go federal.
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Time running out for transnational lists for 2029 Euro-elections

There is a systemic absence of a genuine European electoral space. As long as citizens are only allowed to vote for national parties, from national lists, presented by national actors, using national ...

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Cambridgeshire Live @cambridgeshirelive.bsky.social · 12d

The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has said he cannot guarantee support for running bus routes along the Cambourne to Cambridge (C2C) Busway if it is built

Mayor can't guarantee running buses for busway 'that no-one wants'

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 14d

Here's how to do it. verfassungsblog.de/fast-trackin...

Fast-Tracking Ukraine

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 14d

The EU is making a fist of fast-tracking Ukraine's membership. www.ft.com/content/3642...

EU moves to advance Ukraine’s accession by sidestepping Hungary

Brussels advises Kyiv to advance technical work despite Budapest holding up talks

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 15d

Surely the best way to defeat Farage is to overthrow his Brexit. @labour4europe.bsky.social @labourtogether.bsky.social #lab25

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 18d

Our gentleman leader, with high ideals and a sharp wit. RIP. Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 21d

De Gaulle would have loved Mandy’s Ditchley lecture.

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 21d

Yes, but. To make THE difference, close to the EU requires a UK budget contribution and acceptance of Freedom of Movement. Just a new customs union is good for cars but not much else. @libdems.org.uk need to get ahead of that curve. Come on boys! @calummillerld.bsky.social

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 22d

If Starmer wants respect for the decision to recognise a Palestinian state, he must spell out what the Palestine authority must do next to isolate Hamas in a democratic election. He has not done this.

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Antony Carpen @acarpen.bsky.social · 23d

NEW VIDEO: @libdems.org.uk debate Transport www.youtube.com/watch?v=x31f... - and pass a policy that states: "Conference reaffirms pledges to: ...Implement light rail schemes for trams and tram–trains." Will this be adopted by Cambridgeshire County Council now that LibDems are in control of it?

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John Harris @johnharris1969.bsky.social · Sep 13

Anyone heard from the Prime Minister?

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Ingwar Perowanowitsch @ingwarpero.bsky.social · Sep 13

Holy shit! In London streikt gerade die Metro und plötzlich fahren hundertausende Londoner erstmalig mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit. Der Anbieter Lime meldete einen Anstieg um 70%. So sieht das dann aus. Das wird dem Fahrrad auch nach dem Streik einen krassen Boost geben❤️💪

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fife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · Sep 12

AstraZeneca pauses £200m investment in Cambridge research site
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AstraZeneca pauses £200m investment in Cambridge research site

Decision means none of drugmaker’s much-trumpeted £650m UK investment package is currently proceeding

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Sep 12

Until the government is willing have an honest discussion about the negative impact of Brexit - Britain’s growth, productivity & living standards will continue to be weighed down by the structural handicap it has inflicted on the country & economy
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No prospect of UK rejoining EU in my lifetime, says Starmer’s reset negotiator

Comments by Nick Thomas-Symonds underline view in top government circles despite thaw in relations with Brussels

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 11

www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre... What nonsense is this now from Costa ?

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 11

One could hardly oppose that.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 11

That was last week.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 11

Might the defenestration of Mandelson plus the election of a solid Remainer deputy leader force Starmer to reassess his European policy ? Not difficult. @georgewparker.bsky.social @pmdfoster.bsky.social

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Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · Sep 11

Trump will not save #Ukraine, or Europe, from Putin. Europeans need to stop Putin’s advance and guarantee Ukraine’s security. 🇺🇦 🇪🇺

New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social policy brief by @cerianbond.bsky.social

Read here: buff.ly/psXMNtW

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Not sure if we can trust Fico, let alone Putin, on this. www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

Putin to Slovakia's Fico: Russia is open to Ukraine’s EU membership - Euractiv

The Russian leader has, however, drawn a red line on Ukraine’s NATO membership, a position he has repeatedly underlined

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