Jonathan Kingham
@jonkingh.bsky.social
Immigration stuff mainly. Failed drummer. Qué arte tienes.
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In news which surprises no-one who actually understands migration, cutting it undermines the whole economy. Even reductions which remain above the mythical political idea of "zero net" have fundamental impacts. Not least, because migrants actually create jobs.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Zero net migration would shrink UK economy by 3.6%, says thinktank
Jump of £37bn in budget deficit by 2040 would force government to increase taxes, NIESR predicts
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:49 AM
In news which surprises no-one who actually understands migration, cutting it undermines the whole economy. Even reductions which remain above the mythical political idea of "zero net" have fundamental impacts. Not least, because migrants actually create jobs.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Labour's changes to immigration rules, including potentially applying them retroactively, would be some of the most draconian anti-immigration policies in decades. They're the hostile environment on speed.
This is pure cruelty as policy, with absolutely no merit to them
archive.today/2026.02.03-2...
This is pure cruelty as policy, with absolutely no merit to them
archive.today/2026.02.03-2...
February 4, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Labour's changes to immigration rules, including potentially applying them retroactively, would be some of the most draconian anti-immigration policies in decades. They're the hostile environment on speed.
This is pure cruelty as policy, with absolutely no merit to them
archive.today/2026.02.03-2...
This is pure cruelty as policy, with absolutely no merit to them
archive.today/2026.02.03-2...
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He literally pulled a "you should smile more" IN RESPONSE TO AN EPSTEIN QUESTION.
KAITLAN COLLINS: What would say to Epstein survivo---
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
February 3, 2026 at 10:56 PM
He literally pulled a "you should smile more" IN RESPONSE TO AN EPSTEIN QUESTION.
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Q: Pope Leo cited Matthew 25:35 to critique Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. How would you respond to Pope Leo in scripture?
MIKE JOHNSON: Sovereign borders are biblical and right and just. It's not because we hate the people on the outside. It's because we love the people on the inside.
MIKE JOHNSON: Sovereign borders are biblical and right and just. It's not because we hate the people on the outside. It's because we love the people on the inside.
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Q: Pope Leo cited Matthew 25:35 to critique Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. How would you respond to Pope Leo in scripture?
MIKE JOHNSON: Sovereign borders are biblical and right and just. It's not because we hate the people on the outside. It's because we love the people on the inside.
MIKE JOHNSON: Sovereign borders are biblical and right and just. It's not because we hate the people on the outside. It's because we love the people on the inside.
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Columbia administration looking especially craven and incompetent about now.
February 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Columbia administration looking especially craven and incompetent about now.
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Sad news from Wikipedia. Following lengthy discussion on the talk page, they've removed Matt Goodwin's claim to be the first in his family to go to university on the grounds that it [checks notes] isn't true. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Ma...
Talk:Matt Goodwin - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Sad news from Wikipedia. Following lengthy discussion on the talk page, they've removed Matt Goodwin's claim to be the first in his family to go to university on the grounds that it [checks notes] isn't true. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Ma...
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CNN is reporting the real reason Trump is closing the Kennedy Centre for two years is not for renovation: “the Kennedy Center does not have a 2026/2027 season. There would not have been any programming to announce."
February 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM
CNN is reporting the real reason Trump is closing the Kennedy Centre for two years is not for renovation: “the Kennedy Center does not have a 2026/2027 season. There would not have been any programming to announce."
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You have to admire Peter Mandelson's capacity to deliver surprises. thecritic.co.uk/pete...
February 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
You have to admire Peter Mandelson's capacity to deliver surprises. thecritic.co.uk/pete...
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As usual, if any other president had made a statement this delusional and racist, they'd be institutionalized within a day.
Trump: "Minnesota is a mess. There's something in the water up there. I won the 3 three times but I got no credit for it. It's a rigged state. Really rigged badly w/ the Somalians, and the Somalians & the theft. We gotta get 'em out, most of them. 92% don't work. Many of them drive Mercedes-Benzes."
February 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
As usual, if any other president had made a statement this delusional and racist, they'd be institutionalized within a day.
John McDonnell to the Minister: "read the room"
Debate now on Earned Settlement proposals. Big turn out showing significant strength of feeling / concern about what the government wants to do.
Wow. This is a busy Westminster Hall debate! rightly so. parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
February 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
John McDonnell to the Minister: "read the room"
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🚨 Only 🔟 days before the "Earned Settlement" consultation on new rules for settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) in the UK — closes on 12 February 2026.
The consultation matters because once these rules are written into law, they could shape settlement for a generation so have your say now !
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The consultation matters because once these rules are written into law, they could shape settlement for a generation so have your say now !
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February 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
🚨 Only 🔟 days before the "Earned Settlement" consultation on new rules for settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) in the UK — closes on 12 February 2026.
The consultation matters because once these rules are written into law, they could shape settlement for a generation so have your say now !
🧵
The consultation matters because once these rules are written into law, they could shape settlement for a generation so have your say now !
🧵
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The companies that do digital identity verification say they have tons of data on fraud but can't find anyone at the Home Office who wants it committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence...
February 2, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The companies that do digital identity verification say they have tons of data on fraud but can't find anyone at the Home Office who wants it committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence...
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Useful resource for anyone submitting a response to Earned Settlement proposals from perspective of refugees - Home Office research on refugee mental health & access to employment: highlights barriers caused by mental ill health & need for e.g. benefits & secure housing www.gov.uk/government/p...
Refugee mental health and employment
www.gov.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Useful resource for anyone submitting a response to Earned Settlement proposals from perspective of refugees - Home Office research on refugee mental health & access to employment: highlights barriers caused by mental ill health & need for e.g. benefits & secure housing www.gov.uk/government/p...
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An underappreciated element of Bullseye is the often batshit questions
I also very much did not know this piece of trivia
I also very much did not know this piece of trivia
February 1, 2026 at 9:32 AM
An underappreciated element of Bullseye is the often batshit questions
I also very much did not know this piece of trivia
I also very much did not know this piece of trivia
I mean just this bit speaks for itself, but the whole article is worth reading..
A reckless farce, which needs to be stopped now.
A reckless farce, which needs to be stopped now.
February 2, 2026 at 9:38 AM
I mean just this bit speaks for itself, but the whole article is worth reading..
A reckless farce, which needs to be stopped now.
A reckless farce, which needs to be stopped now.
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President Trump, "We're considering an arch, like the Arc de Triumphe in Paris"
"We're the biggest most powerful nation, our arc will be the biggest one"
"Like the ballroom, we're going to build the most beautiful ballroom in the world"
"We're the biggest most powerful nation, our arc will be the biggest one"
"Like the ballroom, we're going to build the most beautiful ballroom in the world"
February 1, 2026 at 3:13 PM
President Trump, "We're considering an arch, like the Arc de Triumphe in Paris"
"We're the biggest most powerful nation, our arc will be the biggest one"
"Like the ballroom, we're going to build the most beautiful ballroom in the world"
"We're the biggest most powerful nation, our arc will be the biggest one"
"Like the ballroom, we're going to build the most beautiful ballroom in the world"
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This is grim-Labour MPs saying they prefer a Reform win in Gorton & Denton than The Greens: Reform is worse for the country, but the Greens are be worse for their careers. They want Reform to do well so they can use them as a threat to force folk to vote Labour www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
February 1, 2026 at 12:18 PM
This is grim-Labour MPs saying they prefer a Reform win in Gorton & Denton than The Greens: Reform is worse for the country, but the Greens are be worse for their careers. They want Reform to do well so they can use them as a threat to force folk to vote Labour www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The Earned Settlement consultation: we’re definitely going to drive straight into the wall; we’re just not sure if we’re going to use the Ford Fiesta or the Ferrari
February 1, 2026 at 12:58 PM
The Earned Settlement consultation: we’re definitely going to drive straight into the wall; we’re just not sure if we’re going to use the Ford Fiesta or the Ferrari
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Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
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Just got gassed pretty good at the labor union anti-ICE protest in Portland. Massive march, 5-10k strong. Vibes were very much liberal rather than radical. Lots of kids and older folks.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Just got gassed pretty good at the labor union anti-ICE protest in Portland. Massive march, 5-10k strong. Vibes were very much liberal rather than radical. Lots of kids and older folks.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
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straight up Gestapo shit
January 31, 2026 at 8:54 PM
straight up Gestapo shit
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Do you get it now?
January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Do you get it now?
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This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
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Peter Mandelson – the great genius at the heart of New Labour.
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at the....
Morgan McSweeney – the great genius at the....
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at the....
Morgan McSweeney – the great genius at the....
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
The "coincidence" of Epstein's cash payments to Peter Mandelson's partner/husband in 2009/10 and the then industry secretary's lobbying within cabinet for a softer post-crash policy towards bankers looks on the face of it like outright corruption. Certainly demands police investigation.
January 31, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Peter Mandelson – the great genius at the heart of New Labour.
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at the....
Morgan McSweeney – the great genius at the....
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at the....
Morgan McSweeney – the great genius at the....
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
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Wow, this is some order
BREAKING: Federal judge orders Adrian Conejo Arias and his minor son, L.C.R., released.
"The Great Writ and release from detention are GRANTED."
"Civics lesson to the government: Administrative warrants issued by the executive branch to itself do not pass probable cause muster."
"The Great Writ and release from detention are GRANTED."
"Civics lesson to the government: Administrative warrants issued by the executive branch to itself do not pass probable cause muster."
![Ultimately, Petitioners may, because of the arcane United States immigration system, return to
their home country, involuntarily or by self-deportation. But that result should occur through a more
orderly and humane policy than currently in place.
Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you
can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike,
It is so ORDERED.
SIGNED this 31st day of February [sic], 2026.
Fred Biery
FRED BIERY
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Credit: Bystander
Matthew 19:14
John 11:35](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreiak3ebffxgjk622vrkrsj2zbsqdvs63ap6mz7sm3xinrcofrpxky4@jpeg)
January 31, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Wow, this is some order