Mike Gapes
@mikegapes.bsky.social
Internationalist. Retired. Joined Labour 1968. Left 2019 on kamikaze mission. Rejoined Labour 2023. 15 years Party HQ including head of International. MP for Ilford South 1992-2019. Hammers season ticket holder. Cricket at Lords. Blues and Jazz. Rotarian.
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Reposted by Mike Gapes
'why are Labour banning peaceful protest.'
The peaceful protest:
The peaceful protest:
November 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
'why are Labour banning peaceful protest.'
The peaceful protest:
The peaceful protest:
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Nigel Farage said he'd accepted Laura Anne Jones' defection to Reform because he was confident the allegations against her would 'all go away'. Now Jones is set to be suspended...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/refo...
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Reform Senedd member to be suspended over racial slur
‘The fact that Reform accepted the Member's defection following this information coming to light tells us everything you need to know about the party’
leftfootforward.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Nigel Farage said he'd accepted Laura Anne Jones' defection to Reform because he was confident the allegations against her would 'all go away'. Now Jones is set to be suspended...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/refo...
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The UK Government and every Labour MP should stop using the Musk’s sewer. Musk called for the overthrow of the UK government. Surely that is enough to act?
🚨 Labour MPs are calling for a minister-led review of the government’s use of X, warning it poses growing risks to democracy and public safety
@politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight
@politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight
Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
www.politicshome.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The UK Government and every Labour MP should stop using the Musk’s sewer. Musk called for the overthrow of the UK government. Surely that is enough to act?
Reposted by Mike Gapes
Most journalists writing about putative Labour leadership challenges seem entirely unfamiliar with Labour’s rulebook. There is a scope for a challenge just once a year at conference time unless the leader quits.
November 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Most journalists writing about putative Labour leadership challenges seem entirely unfamiliar with Labour’s rulebook. There is a scope for a challenge just once a year at conference time unless the leader quits.
Ukraine needs long range weaponry from the US to defeat Russian imperialism. But Trump is working hard on a plan to sell out Ukraine, to help Putin and further undermine the security of Europe. The UK and the rest of Europe must wake up to the new realities and increase our support for Ukraine.
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Ukraine needs long range weaponry from the US to defeat Russian imperialism. But Trump is working hard on a plan to sell out Ukraine, to help Putin and further undermine the security of Europe. The UK and the rest of Europe must wake up to the new realities and increase our support for Ukraine.
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The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
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Somebody is briefing the Times that the Home Secretary finds inspiration in Kristi Noem's leading the Trump mass deportation effort - which has gone much too far for Americans
What a kamikaze piece of political madness that is on the eve of their asylum package
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
What a kamikaze piece of political madness that is on the eve of their asylum package
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Shabana Mahmood threatens Trump-style visa ban on three countries
Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo will face Trump-style sanctions if they do not start taking back more illegal migrants and criminals
www.thetimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Somebody is briefing the Times that the Home Secretary finds inspiration in Kristi Noem's leading the Trump mass deportation effort - which has gone much too far for Americans
What a kamikaze piece of political madness that is on the eve of their asylum package
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
What a kamikaze piece of political madness that is on the eve of their asylum package
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Reform and Conservative lies exposed. Well done @davehillonlondon.bsky.social
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Reform’s Zia Yusuf claimed that foreigners receive “the majority” of London social housing. The facts say otherwise
Statement made on BBC Newsnight by Nigel Farage's policy chief was highly inaccurate and echoed an inflammatory far-Right falsehood
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Reform and Conservative lies exposed. Well done @davehillonlondon.bsky.social
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Asylum in Denmark. A v useful Commons Library briefing and explainer
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Asylum policy in Denmark
Politicians in the UK have expressed interest in Denmark's approach to granting asylum and the integration of refugees.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Asylum in Denmark. A v useful Commons Library briefing and explainer
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
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Mo Farah, trafficked to UK aged 9 in 1992. Teacher Alan Watkinson secures citizenship after 8 years here, 2000 (aged 17) so he could travel abroad as GB athlete
Under future rules
Renew status? 1995, 98 x6
Eligible settlement after 20 years (2012)
Citizenship 2013
news.sky.com/story/sir-mo...
Under future rules
Renew status? 1995, 98 x6
Eligible settlement after 20 years (2012)
Citizenship 2013
news.sky.com/story/sir-mo...
Sir Mo Farah reveals 'the truth' about how he came to the UK
The Olympic star was warned speaking out could put his British citizenship at "real risk" - but it is understood the Home Office is taking no action against him.
news.sky.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Mo Farah, trafficked to UK aged 9 in 1992. Teacher Alan Watkinson secures citizenship after 8 years here, 2000 (aged 17) so he could travel abroad as GB athlete
Under future rules
Renew status? 1995, 98 x6
Eligible settlement after 20 years (2012)
Citizenship 2013
news.sky.com/story/sir-mo...
Under future rules
Renew status? 1995, 98 x6
Eligible settlement after 20 years (2012)
Citizenship 2013
news.sky.com/story/sir-mo...
Reposted by Mike Gapes
Tommy Robinson may be opportunistic.
But some of this language being spun by some government spokespeople (such as this palpably false claim in this ugly deportation fantasy) is something 10 Downing Street, the Home Office and Permament Secretaries should get a grip on before tomorrow + Monday
But some of this language being spun by some government spokespeople (such as this palpably false claim in this ugly deportation fantasy) is something 10 Downing Street, the Home Office and Permament Secretaries should get a grip on before tomorrow + Monday
November 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Tommy Robinson may be opportunistic.
But some of this language being spun by some government spokespeople (such as this palpably false claim in this ugly deportation fantasy) is something 10 Downing Street, the Home Office and Permament Secretaries should get a grip on before tomorrow + Monday
But some of this language being spun by some government spokespeople (such as this palpably false claim in this ugly deportation fantasy) is something 10 Downing Street, the Home Office and Permament Secretaries should get a grip on before tomorrow + Monday
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What will happen to children of asylum seekers born here ? Will they be forcibly removed to a country they don’t know now deemed to be safe ? What will happen to older children who came with parents and doing well in education ? Will refugee parents be removed from British partners and children?
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
What will happen to children of asylum seekers born here ? Will they be forcibly removed to a country they don’t know now deemed to be safe ? What will happen to older children who came with parents and doing well in education ? Will refugee parents be removed from British partners and children?
Question on Monday
Is it now your principle that every Ukranian refugee in Britain should leave, must leave once it is safe + that they will all be made to leave?
Is it now your principle that every Ukranian refugee in Britain should leave, must leave once it is safe + that they will all be made to leave?
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Very good news.
Train worker Samir Zitouni has been discharged from hospital after suffering critical injuries in the Huntingdon attack
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
November 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Very good news.
I voted ten years ago on this issue. But nothing was done. There is always a reason for stupid short term procrastination. Who will they blame when the toilets overflow again, the sewage pipes burst, there is a major fire caused by dodgy old wiring or when falling masonry kills someone.
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Final decision on restoring the Palace of Westminster will be delayed until 2030s
MPs were expected to vote by the end of 2025 on a way forward for fixing the crumbling parliament, but that now won't happen
Story w/@danbloom1.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/fina...
Final decision on restoring the Palace of Westminster will be delayed until 2030s
MPs were expected to vote by the end of 2025 on a way forward for fixing the crumbling parliament, but that now won't happen
Story w/@danbloom1.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/fina...
Final decision on fate of crumbling UK parliament delayed to 2030s
It’s a fire-hazard that’s prone to tumbling masonry — but fear of a public backlash is again delaying repairs to the world famous building.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I voted ten years ago on this issue. But nothing was done. There is always a reason for stupid short term procrastination. Who will they blame when the toilets overflow again, the sewage pipes burst, there is a major fire caused by dodgy old wiring or when falling masonry kills someone.