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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 14h

It’s ironic how people will often say we need to be tougher on immigration but will then support relatively liberal policies when you ask specific questions.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 15h

The rollout of the EU Entry and Exit Scheme that starts this weekend seems like a reminder of how we’ve made things harder for ourselves, made travel more of a hassle then it is already, and imposed costs on businesses such as the millions spent by port operators on extra space.

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 15h

True. But if Brexit is increasingly seen as a mistake and its biggest cheerleader is leading in the polls, it does seem rather remiss not to attack him on that.

Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 15h

If they do this, they’ll need a convincing answer to the obvious question some will ask: ‘why don’t we rejoin?’ Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

www.thetimes.com/article/8875...

Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

With Reform UK threatening the end of two-party politics, both Labour and the Tories are fighting to stay relevant as conference season comes to an end

www.thetimes.com

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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 15h

If they do this, they’ll need a convincing answer to the obvious question some will ask: ‘why don’t we rejoin?’ Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

www.thetimes.com/article/8875...

Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

With Reform UK threatening the end of two-party politics, both Labour and the Tories are fighting to stay relevant as conference season comes to an end

www.thetimes.com

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 18h

Like he needs 10k

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 21h

lol

Robert Jenrick criticised for saying people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ should be arrested

Tory leadership candidate’s comments around far-right protests described as nasty, divisive and ignorant

www.theguardian.com

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 22h

Certainly the most foul-mouthed

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 23h

I was thinking if I was Jenrick I might want to wait until after the election before striking

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 23h

See also the EES that British travellers to the EU have to look forward to as of next week with the ESTA style ETIAS to follow

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 23h

Either we should officially have an American style free for all, which wouldn’t support, or OFFOM needs to enforce the rules.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Mine’s going to be obsolete soon I think

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Tories took away our right to live, work, study, retire, and fall in love in 27 other countries. Now they want to take away our human rights.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Speeds up passenger flow and reduces congestion?

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Presumably he’s not up yet as it’s just gone 5am ET

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 1d

Breaking news: María Corina Machado has been awarded the prize for ‘keeping the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness’ . The win dashes the hopes of US President Donald Trump. on.ft.com/4ocHAKY

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re Prime Minister, there will probably be an event of some sort that will mean having to call for calm.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 1d

Call me crazy but I've got a sneaking feeling that putting the country in charge of a politician who likes to encourage people to publicly burn religious texts won't work out too well

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 1d

Call me crazy but I've got a sneaking feeling that putting the country in charge of a politician who likes to encourage people to publicly burn religious texts won't work out too well

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Like Trump’s wife? Or a former one? Or his mother?

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

I mean it’s one thing to say that it shouldn’t be a crime to burn the Koran in public. But quite another to ‘support’ somebody who did it, when you’re the Shadow Justice Secretary and likely next Leader of the Opposition.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

The other notable thing is that last year newly elected MPs went straight to being ministers which I’m pretty sure was a first

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

And that’s why Rishi Sunak’s claim that they made sacrifices as a child because they didn’t have Sky TV was so ridiculous. Of course they didn’t, because they were posh!

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Just seen a gavel on a firm of solicitors website for the second time today. Not helping, guys. Not helping.

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Too much tv gave you “square eyes” iirc

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 2d

Lanyard classes

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 2d

So, I’ll admit to being pleased when Trump won the nomination in 2016 because it would ensure that Hillary would win 🤦‍♂️. To believe that the system is self-correcting requires you to have been in a coma for the last ten years.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 2d

What on earth do people mean when they say “uncontrolled immigration” or “open borders”? Surely they can’t mean it literally? Or do they just mean too high. Well say that then instead of spreading misinformation.

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