Mark Lazarowicz
@marklazarowicz.bsky.social
Citizen of Europe and the world. Lawyer (advocate) with Terra Firma Chambers, Edinburgh. Former Labour MP Edinburgh N & Leith: before that, Leader Edinburgh Council. Environmentalist, pro-European, campaigner for citizens' rights
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Danish foreign minister and ex-PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen warns of need for balance & nuance on immigration & asylum "Danish model". Regrets some of harsher measures and signals of his government. NYT report notes the politics for centre-left now more contested too
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/w...
Denmark Offers Lessons as Europe Toughens Up on Immigration
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Danish foreign minister and ex-PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen warns of need for balance & nuance on immigration & asylum "Danish model". Regrets some of harsher measures and signals of his government. NYT report notes the politics for centre-left now more contested too
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/w...
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Meanwhile... we could have seen this coming:
Medical bodies warn that hostility towards migrants is behind a 26% rise in departures that imperils NHS
> Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Medical bodies warn that hostility towards migrants is behind a 26% rise in departures that imperils NHS
> Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers
Medical bodies warn that hostility towards migrants is behind a 26% rise in departures last year that imperils NHS
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Meanwhile... we could have seen this coming:
Medical bodies warn that hostility towards migrants is behind a 26% rise in departures that imperils NHS
> Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Medical bodies warn that hostility towards migrants is behind a 26% rise in departures that imperils NHS
> Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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UK gambling industry made £15.6bn in 2024 (£16.8bn in 2025)
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
UK's Online Gambling Industry: The £3.8 Billion Tax Question Nobody's Answering
UK's online gambling industry generates £15.6bn annually but pays minimal tax. With £3.8bn in receipts, experts say it's time for reform Here's why.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
UK gambling industry made £15.6bn in 2024 (£16.8bn in 2025)
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
With respect @danigaravelli.bsky.social this is much worse than curmudgeonly people complaining about mince pie packaging. This is racism pure and simple.
It’s the same kind of people who complain about the word “Christmas” not appearing on mince pie packaging that are behind this sort of thing because, guess what, it’s not really Christmas they care about, it’s the thought of the world looking out for anyone but them.
Scottish school cancels Christmas play which sympathised with Syrian child refugees after ‘racist and abusive’ messages targeting staff 👇🏴
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
With respect @danigaravelli.bsky.social this is much worse than curmudgeonly people complaining about mince pie packaging. This is racism pure and simple.
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"By 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%"
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"By 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%"
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
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Trump’s latest tweet. He is taking full responsibility for the “peace” plan. It’s not Witkoff’s, Vance’s or Kushner’s.
It’s Trump’s and it has always been Trump’s.
It’s Trump’s and it has always been Trump’s.
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Trump’s latest tweet. He is taking full responsibility for the “peace” plan. It’s not Witkoff’s, Vance’s or Kushner’s.
It’s Trump’s and it has always been Trump’s.
It’s Trump’s and it has always been Trump’s.
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Probably won’t see this in mainstream media - aka the right wing press - coz it’s against their narrative. Wind energy in Britain broke a new record last week with nearly 23GW on the grid one cold windy evening. That was 56% of all electricity on Britain’s grid.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Probably won’t see this in mainstream media - aka the right wing press - coz it’s against their narrative. Wind energy in Britain broke a new record last week with nearly 23GW on the grid one cold windy evening. That was 56% of all electricity on Britain’s grid.
buff.ly/r8yeFmJ
buff.ly/r8yeFmJ
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A short service of dedication was held in Stockbridge today where the first Scottish Stolperstein was installed at Saint Stephens church in memory of Jane Haining who died at Auschwitz youtu.be/o1JSO9Z55xk?...
First Scottish Stolperstein installed in Edinburgh
YouTube video by TheEdinburghReporter
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November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A short service of dedication was held in Stockbridge today where the first Scottish Stolperstein was installed at Saint Stephens church in memory of Jane Haining who died at Auschwitz youtu.be/o1JSO9Z55xk?...
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24 November 1902 | A Polish Jew, Ludwig Bober, was born in Tarnów. A lawyer.
In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942.
No. 22682
He perished in the camp on 5 March 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942.
No. 22682
He perished in the camp on 5 March 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
24 November 1902 | A Polish Jew, Ludwig Bober, was born in Tarnów. A lawyer.
In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942.
No. 22682
He perished in the camp on 5 March 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942.
No. 22682
He perished in the camp on 5 March 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
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In Budget week, I am afraid we have to talk about Brexit.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In Budget week, I am afraid we have to talk about Brexit.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
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Useful information on migration policies in various European countries (including UK). Thanks to @europestreet.bsky.social - always a good place for news on European issues, particularly on #CitizensRights
New study @globalcit.bsky.social compares conditions for citizenship acquisition in 11 European countries: most common residency requirement is 5 years, but several states require longer. Fast-track naturalisation options exist across Europe. globalcit.eu/new-globalci...
New GLOBALCIT study compares conditions for citizenship acquisition by immigrants and their descendants - Globalcit
GLOBALCIT has published a new study on “Citizenship acquisition by immigrants and their descendants: an international legal comparison”. This report, commissioned by the State Secretariat for…
globalcit.eu
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Useful information on migration policies in various European countries (including UK). Thanks to @europestreet.bsky.social - always a good place for news on European issues, particularly on #CitizensRights
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Like every city, despite vocal opposition, this multi-year study of an #Edinburgh street and cycling scheme shows massive benefits and increasing public and local business support.
Every city that delivers schemes well helps deliver social and economic benefits.
We need more #StreetsNOTRoads!
Every city that delivers schemes well helps deliver social and economic benefits.
We need more #StreetsNOTRoads!
September 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Like every city, despite vocal opposition, this multi-year study of an #Edinburgh street and cycling scheme shows massive benefits and increasing public and local business support.
Every city that delivers schemes well helps deliver social and economic benefits.
We need more #StreetsNOTRoads!
Every city that delivers schemes well helps deliver social and economic benefits.
We need more #StreetsNOTRoads!
Useful information on migration policies in various European countries (including UK). Thanks to @europestreet.bsky.social - always a good place for news on European issues, particularly on #CitizensRights
New study @globalcit.bsky.social compares conditions for citizenship acquisition in 11 European countries: most common residency requirement is 5 years, but several states require longer. Fast-track naturalisation options exist across Europe. globalcit.eu/new-globalci...
New GLOBALCIT study compares conditions for citizenship acquisition by immigrants and their descendants - Globalcit
GLOBALCIT has published a new study on “Citizenship acquisition by immigrants and their descendants: an international legal comparison”. This report, commissioned by the State Secretariat for…
globalcit.eu
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Useful information on migration policies in various European countries (including UK). Thanks to @europestreet.bsky.social - always a good place for news on European issues, particularly on #CitizensRights
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Gaza hospitals are running out of essential supplies, medical workers say
Gaza hospitals are running out of essential supplies, medical workers say
‘Severe lack’ in territory where Israeli strikes have killed more than 50 people and injured over 100 in recent days
Hospitals in Gaza are running out of essential supplies, with new waves of Israeli airstrikes killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 100 in recent days, medical and aid workers in the devastated Palestinian territory have said.
Medics told the Guardian on Sunday that stocks of gauze, antiseptics, thermometers and antibiotics were running low. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Gaza hospitals are running out of essential supplies, medical workers say
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Oh.
More MEPs investigated in Russian bribe probe | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Oh.
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Turns out the media & most of Parliament is as out of touch with reality as Twitter. Dear England.
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Turns out the media & most of Parliament is as out of touch with reality as Twitter. Dear England.
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22 November 1897 | Czech Jewish woman, Ludmila Mirská, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
22 November 1897 | Czech Jewish woman, Ludmila Mirská, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
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For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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The Intelligence & Security Committee’s findings under Tories revealed failures at the heart of Gov to tackle Russian interference & influence in our democracy but none of the 21 recommendations in the report have been implemented. Gill won’t have been the only one.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Tories take £280k from Russia-linked donors in year since the Russia report
The Intelligence and Security Committee’s findings last year revealed failures at the heart of Government to tackle Russian interference and influence in our democracy. But none of the 21 recommendati...
www.mirror.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Intelligence & Security Committee’s findings under Tories revealed failures at the heart of Gov to tackle Russian interference & influence in our democracy but none of the 21 recommendations in the report have been implemented. Gill won’t have been the only one.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Most of the public know what’s going on with flags on lamp posts.
Crucially for the government, 78% of its 2024 voters think anti-minority sentiment is involved in flying England flags (versus just 15% who think it’s just a national pride thing).
They are getting the politics of this all wrong.
Crucially for the government, 78% of its 2024 voters think anti-minority sentiment is involved in flying England flags (versus just 15% who think it’s just a national pride thing).
They are getting the politics of this all wrong.
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Most of the public know what’s going on with flags on lamp posts.
Crucially for the government, 78% of its 2024 voters think anti-minority sentiment is involved in flying England flags (versus just 15% who think it’s just a national pride thing).
They are getting the politics of this all wrong.
Crucially for the government, 78% of its 2024 voters think anti-minority sentiment is involved in flying England flags (versus just 15% who think it’s just a national pride thing).
They are getting the politics of this all wrong.
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Race to the bottom. Countries in the EU Common Asylum System (incl France) are likely to be pretty unhappy.
Westminster’s overhaul of its asylum system will affect us, and unless we want even higher numbers coming here, we need to set similar measures | ✍️ Leo Varadkar
Common travel area means Ireland must align migration law with UK
Westminster’s overhaul of its asylum system will affect us, and unless we want even higher numbers coming here, we need to set similar measures
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Race to the bottom. Countries in the EU Common Asylum System (incl France) are likely to be pretty unhappy.
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A brief reminder of Russian negotiation tactics that the West should always keep in mind. And yes, always listen to the Estonians.
November 22, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A brief reminder of Russian negotiation tactics that the West should always keep in mind. And yes, always listen to the Estonians.
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An absolute scandal compounded in this case by failure of French government and EU institutions to forcefully react and sanction in turn those who have sanctioned ICC judges and prosecutors. Makes a total mockery of FR/EU's repeated commitment to the rule of law/ICC
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
An absolute scandal compounded in this case by failure of French government and EU institutions to forcefully react and sanction in turn those who have sanctioned ICC judges and prosecutors. Makes a total mockery of FR/EU's repeated commitment to the rule of law/ICC
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...