Lancaster for Europe
@lancasterforeu.bsky.social
We are a Pro-EU cross-party grass roots campaign group, affiliated to the European Movement. Twinned with @York4EU.
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While Labour continues to target vulnerable migrants for detention and deportation, undermines modern slavery protections and actively tries to end some human rights for migrants, they also refuse to take the most basic steps to reform the seasonal workers visa to help reduce risks of exploitation.
NEW: For the last few years, calls to reform the seasonal worker visa have gone largely ignored
Now, the government has even rejected several recommendations from its own independent immigration advisers...
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Now, the government has even rejected several recommendations from its own independent immigration advisers...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:14 PM
While Labour continues to target vulnerable migrants for detention and deportation, undermines modern slavery protections and actively tries to end some human rights for migrants, they also refuse to take the most basic steps to reform the seasonal workers visa to help reduce risks of exploitation.
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Immigration and the limits of "control": me in @prospectmagazine.co.uk on why, and how, Labour has got both the economics *and* politics of migration so wrong.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/724...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/724...
Labour’s migration doom loop
The Starmer government risks trapping the United Kingdom in a spiral of discontent and decline
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Immigration and the limits of "control": me in @prospectmagazine.co.uk on why, and how, Labour has got both the economics *and* politics of migration so wrong.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/724...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/724...
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No need to listen to a billionaire who moved to Monaco to save paying £4bn in tax.
Caricature by @bjennings90.bsky.social.
Caricature by @bjennings90.bsky.social.
February 16, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No need to listen to a billionaire who moved to Monaco to save paying £4bn in tax.
Caricature by @bjennings90.bsky.social.
Caricature by @bjennings90.bsky.social.
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Keir Starmer told The Independent that in the last decade, we have seen a "Britain that has turned inward, a Britain that has not been able to assert itself and influence others on the world stage or the European stage". The UK's rightful place is at the heart of Europe - let's return to it.
February 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Keir Starmer told The Independent that in the last decade, we have seen a "Britain that has turned inward, a Britain that has not been able to assert itself and influence others on the world stage or the European stage". The UK's rightful place is at the heart of Europe - let's return to it.
Reform once again showing they lack any sense of decency and compassion.
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Reform UK quietly withdraws all its libraries from Library of Sanctuary scheme
This week's newsletter corrects the record
lancashire.thelead.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Reform once again showing they lack any sense of decency and compassion.
lancashire.thelead.uk/p/reform-uk-...
lancashire.thelead.uk/p/reform-uk-...
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The Leave campaign's divisive rhetoric around immigration had real-life consequences.
Research shows that young people from ethnic minorities living in areas with strong support for Brexit felt excluded and their mental health declined.
Research shows that young people from ethnic minorities living in areas with strong support for Brexit felt excluded and their mental health declined.
How did Brexit affect the mental health of ethnic minority youth? - Economics Observatory
Research evidence suggests that the UK referendum on whether or not to remain in the European Union had uneven social co
www.economicsobservatory.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Leave campaign's divisive rhetoric around immigration had real-life consequences.
Research shows that young people from ethnic minorities living in areas with strong support for Brexit felt excluded and their mental health declined.
Research shows that young people from ethnic minorities living in areas with strong support for Brexit felt excluded and their mental health declined.
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Sharply falling migration will be "boon for Starmer but problem for Reeves who will count cost in hard cash".
Latter clearly correct but not convinced by the former - doubt fall in published figures outweighs political impact of higher taxes/worse services..
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Latter clearly correct but not convinced by the former - doubt fall in published figures outweighs political impact of higher taxes/worse services..
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK migration could be negative this year – how will that hit the economy?
Universities, builders and health trusts are feeling the squeeze, as thinktank says effect of zero net migration could be similar to Brexit
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Sharply falling migration will be "boon for Starmer but problem for Reeves who will count cost in hard cash".
Latter clearly correct but not convinced by the former - doubt fall in published figures outweighs political impact of higher taxes/worse services..
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Latter clearly correct but not convinced by the former - doubt fall in published figures outweighs political impact of higher taxes/worse services..
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Brexiters just want leave everything. It's all they know. They'll keep splintering and factioning themselves until there's nothing left but a thousand parties of one.
As if the split on the right between the Tories and Reform weren’t enough of a spectacle, we now have a split on the further right between Reform and Restore. Farage v Lowe. A race to the bottom.
February 15, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Brexiters just want leave everything. It's all they know. They'll keep splintering and factioning themselves until there's nothing left but a thousand parties of one.
Brexit enthusiasts really do say the stupidest things, don't they...🙄
February 15, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Brexit enthusiasts really do say the stupidest things, don't they...🙄
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“I’ve said it time & time again - we need to leave the ECHR” says Reform candidate Matt Goodwin
The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice
The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election - JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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February 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
“I’ve said it time & time again - we need to leave the ECHR” says Reform candidate Matt Goodwin
The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice
The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice
Today’s #Huddersfield Daily Examiner letter argues that optimistic pro-Brexit language has vanished - replaced by blame, negativity and what the author calls “Red Flag Bingo.”
What would you add to the bingo card?
#RejoinEU
What would you add to the bingo card?
#RejoinEU
February 14, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Not sure if Man United owner Jim Ratcliffe will see this being as he literally migrated to Monaco to avoid paying tax in the UK, but we wanted to put this up outside the stadium anyway….
📍 Old Trafford, Matt Busby Way
📍 Old Trafford, Matt Busby Way
February 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Not sure if Man United owner Jim Ratcliffe will see this being as he literally migrated to Monaco to avoid paying tax in the UK, but we wanted to put this up outside the stadium anyway….
📍 Old Trafford, Matt Busby Way
📍 Old Trafford, Matt Busby Way
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Outstanding. A triumph for liberty and against unrestrained state power. The government should be ashamed of having to be forced into this position.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Outstanding. A triumph for liberty and against unrestrained state power. The government should be ashamed of having to be forced into this position.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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More Brexit collateral - This affects many of our members
New border controls will require dual nationals to show their British passport to travel to UK or pay £589 for a “certificate of entitlement” to attach to their 2nd nationality passport in order to board a flight, ferry or train
New border controls will require dual nationals to show their British passport to travel to UK or pay £589 for a “certificate of entitlement” to attach to their 2nd nationality passport in order to board a flight, ferry or train
Dual nationals to be denied entry to UK from 25 February unless they have British passport
New border controls require ‘certificate of entitlement’ to attach to second nationality passport that costs £589
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
More Brexit collateral - This affects many of our members
New border controls will require dual nationals to show their British passport to travel to UK or pay £589 for a “certificate of entitlement” to attach to their 2nd nationality passport in order to board a flight, ferry or train
New border controls will require dual nationals to show their British passport to travel to UK or pay £589 for a “certificate of entitlement” to attach to their 2nd nationality passport in order to board a flight, ferry or train
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Why joining the European Union is looking increasingly attractive for Iceland | Dr. Magnus Arni Skjold Magnusson
Iceland at home in the European Union?
Why joining the European Union is looking increasingly attractive for Iceland
bylines.scot
February 13, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Why joining the European Union is looking increasingly attractive for Iceland | Dr. Magnus Arni Skjold Magnusson
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Farage's lies about people not speaking English factchecked here.
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
BBC Verify: Fact-checking Farage's claim that one million in UK 'don't speak any English’
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Farage's lies about people not speaking English factchecked here.
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
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“The latest ONS Business Insights survey reports that 32.7% of retailers and 25.6% of manufacturers have seen EU export costs rise since the Brexit transition period, with increases continuing nearly a decade after the referendum.”
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February 12, 2026 at 10:52 AM
“The latest ONS Business Insights survey reports that 32.7% of retailers and 25.6% of manufacturers have seen EU export costs rise since the Brexit transition period, with increases continuing nearly a decade after the referendum.”
internetretailing.net/uk-retailers...
internetretailing.net/uk-retailers...
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A decade on, Brexit still damages the UK’s economy, security and standing. The Epstein files sharpen an uncomfortable truth: democracy wasn’t subverted by “the people”, but by those who fear democratic limits most.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
The will of the rich and powerful: Brexit and the Epstein files
The Epstein files reveal the role of Brexit in a global network which stands to gain from undermining democracy itself
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A decade on, Brexit still damages the UK’s economy, security and standing. The Epstein files sharpen an uncomfortable truth: democracy wasn’t subverted by “the people”, but by those who fear democratic limits most.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
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Would be good if the Prime Minister and/or Home Secretary would for once come out and describe this as the unadulterated racism and xenophobia it so clearly is.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Would be good if the Prime Minister and/or Home Secretary would for once come out and describe this as the unadulterated racism and xenophobia it so clearly is.
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Brexiters & their media want ‘a proper #Brexit’. @yorkshirepost.co.uk letter asks if new #EuropeanUnion vote is what’s needed.
#BrexitReality means we’ll all be better able to make #RejoinEU decision: “Before pontificating about ‘a proper Brexit’, find out if it’s what we want.”
Do you agree?
#BrexitReality means we’ll all be better able to make #RejoinEU decision: “Before pontificating about ‘a proper Brexit’, find out if it’s what we want.”
Do you agree?
February 11, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Brexiters & their media want ‘a proper #Brexit’. @yorkshirepost.co.uk letter asks if new #EuropeanUnion vote is what’s needed.
#BrexitReality means we’ll all be better able to make #RejoinEU decision: “Before pontificating about ‘a proper Brexit’, find out if it’s what we want.”
Do you agree?
#BrexitReality means we’ll all be better able to make #RejoinEU decision: “Before pontificating about ‘a proper Brexit’, find out if it’s what we want.”
Do you agree?
Make Putin cry- #GetBrexitUndone and #RejoinEU!
The Epstein files show that Brexit was never a “plucky British revolt”. In reality, Brexit was fed, and empowered, by an entire class of oligarchs and autocrats, who thrive on chaos, weak regulation and brittle institutions.
The will of the rich and powerful: Brexit and the Epstein files
The Epstein files reveal the role of Brexit in a global network which stands to gain from undermining democracy itself
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Make Putin cry- #GetBrexitUndone and #RejoinEU!
Reform UK made low council tax a political priority.
Now they are breaking their promises.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/09/reform-worcestershire-council-tax-england-largest-rise
Now they are breaking their promises.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/09/reform-worcestershire-council-tax-england-largest-rise
Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England’s largest council tax rise
Cap-busting tax hike will be embarrassing for the party, which has made low council tax a priority
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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The co-founder of beloved children's bike brand, Frog Bikes, has spoken out about how challenges such as supply chain disruption and growing industry costs have been "compounded by the effects of Brexit, which added further complexity, cost, and uncertainty to international trade and disruption”.
February 10, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The co-founder of beloved children's bike brand, Frog Bikes, has spoken out about how challenges such as supply chain disruption and growing industry costs have been "compounded by the effects of Brexit, which added further complexity, cost, and uncertainty to international trade and disruption”.
Sadiq's statement has got the racist blue ticks on X/Twitter frothing again.
He's right- we need to #GetBrexitUndone asap!
#RejoinEU
He's right- we need to #GetBrexitUndone asap!
#RejoinEU
A recent poll by Opinium, commissioned by European Movement UK, found that 75% of Britons favour joining the Single Market to lower taxes. Rejoining would be a practical step towards economic renewal and a more confident role in the world - we must act soon to prevent any more damage to the country.
February 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Sadiq's statement has got the racist blue ticks on X/Twitter frothing again.
He's right- we need to #GetBrexitUndone asap!
#RejoinEU
He's right- we need to #GetBrexitUndone asap!
#RejoinEU