Miles B
@smiles.bsky.social
Proud European wanting to rejoin the EU, reform it, and fight climate change, to give young people and future generations better lives. Anti-fascist. Thank you to all that follow back to build a better community 🫶🫶🫶 UK, Eastbourne, South Coast #FBPE
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Miles B
@smiles.bsky.social
· May 3
‘Labour must start speaking about extent of Brexit damage’ – Andy Burnham
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...
'Labour must start speaking about extent of Brexit damage' - Andy Burnham
At a time when Labour needs more straight-talkers and clearer messaging, Andy Burnham has popped something in the suggestion box.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
Exactly this.
The ‘red lines’ are a self imposed prison, which most of the country has already broken free from.
Starmer wake up - erase them, rejoin and regain a stronger economy in reliable partnership. 🇪🇺
Gather some courage, and slap down the Brexit myth, and Reform along with it.
The ‘red lines’ are a self imposed prison, which most of the country has already broken free from.
Starmer wake up - erase them, rejoin and regain a stronger economy in reliable partnership. 🇪🇺
Gather some courage, and slap down the Brexit myth, and Reform along with it.
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As Labour descends into the type of psychodrama we suffered under the Tories for years, it’s clear the gulf between public expectation and what any govt can deliver makes U.K. effectively ungovernable. And has been since Brexit. It’ll take more than wishful thinking to dig us out of this.
February 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
As Labour descends into the type of psychodrama we suffered under the Tories for years, it’s clear the gulf between public expectation and what any govt can deliver makes U.K. effectively ungovernable. And has been since Brexit. It’ll take more than wishful thinking to dig us out of this.
Yes, now we need a PM strong enough to make the case, both with the EU & UK public to enable us to rejoin the EEA & Schengen Area and then integrate fully.
With McSweeney gone Starmer might but I doubt it.
With McSweeney gone Starmer might but I doubt it.
‘This leaves Britain as a rare modern case study: a rich country that deliberately raised barriers to trade and cooperation and paid the price. The result is clear and inescapable – lower growth, lower productivity, lower wages and permanent relative decline.’
Yet still Farage leads the polls.
Yet still Farage leads the polls.
February 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Yes, now we need a PM strong enough to make the case, both with the EU & UK public to enable us to rejoin the EEA & Schengen Area and then integrate fully.
With McSweeney gone Starmer might but I doubt it.
With McSweeney gone Starmer might but I doubt it.
If so, he’s just appointing his gravediggers.
Starmer really doesn’t get it, does he? I guess he’ll stagger on until after May, mainly because no-one else wants to step in now to inherit his disastrous legacy.
fresh leadership needed
Starmer really doesn’t get it, does he? I guess he’ll stagger on until after May, mainly because no-one else wants to step in now to inherit his disastrous legacy.
fresh leadership needed
NEW: Hearing that Starmer is considering making Vidhya Alakeson and Jill Cuthbertson, Morgan McSweeney's deputies, his joint chiefs of staff.
February 8, 2026 at 5:17 PM
If so, he’s just appointing his gravediggers.
Starmer really doesn’t get it, does he? I guess he’ll stagger on until after May, mainly because no-one else wants to step in now to inherit his disastrous legacy.
fresh leadership needed
Starmer really doesn’t get it, does he? I guess he’ll stagger on until after May, mainly because no-one else wants to step in now to inherit his disastrous legacy.
fresh leadership needed
All that Gordon suggests needs to be done, urgently. My only disagreement is that Starmer is the person to do it.
We need strong fresh leadership.
#rot
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We need strong fresh leadership.
#rot
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We owe it to Epstein’s victims and to British democracy to demand historic change | Gordon Brown
The abuse of women by figures such as Epstein, and of political power by the likes of Mandelson, must be confronted. As far as I am able, I will play my part, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brow...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:59 AM
All that Gordon suggests needs to be done, urgently. My only disagreement is that Starmer is the person to do it.
We need strong fresh leadership.
#rot
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We need strong fresh leadership.
#rot
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🚨🚨1000 % this. "What the fuck is this....? The paedophile's ball??" 👇👇 #epsteinfiles #princeandrew #woodyallen
February 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM
🚨🚨1000 % this. "What the fuck is this....? The paedophile's ball??" 👇👇 #epsteinfiles #princeandrew #woodyallen
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REJOIN THE EU. We were told many lies about leaving the EU especially by the likes of Farage and Johnson, it time for us to look at rejoining, not just for trade but to show we value our European neighbours and to fight against powerful forces which are trying to destroy Europe as we know it.
February 1, 2026 at 7:04 AM
REJOIN THE EU. We were told many lies about leaving the EU especially by the likes of Farage and Johnson, it time for us to look at rejoining, not just for trade but to show we value our European neighbours and to fight against powerful forces which are trying to destroy Europe as we know it.
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Be warned.
#Farage wants a #UK version of #ICE. All that is happening in the #US, will be happening here too.
Voting for #Reform is not only utterly stupid, it's dangerous too.
Don't vote for the #FarRight.
#Farage wants a #UK version of #ICE. All that is happening in the #US, will be happening here too.
Voting for #Reform is not only utterly stupid, it's dangerous too.
Don't vote for the #FarRight.
As events in America are now showing, democracies are only as strong as their weakest point. And right now, the weakest point in our own democracy is the continued rise of one Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage's Plans to Put Our Democracy on ICE
What is happening under Trump could very quickly happen in the UK too
www.adambienkov.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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When can we expect some leadership like this from the UK Government? cc @ruthjoneslabour.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 11:54 AM
When can we expect some leadership like this from the UK Government? cc @ruthjoneslabour.bsky.social
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Mcsweeney lobbied for Mandelson.. Starmer was open minded about Mandelson or Osborne completely ignoring the excellent work of the incumbent Karen Pierce who had built up an excellent reputation and contacts..
February 5, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Mcsweeney lobbied for Mandelson.. Starmer was open minded about Mandelson or Osborne completely ignoring the excellent work of the incumbent Karen Pierce who had built up an excellent reputation and contacts..
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“Mandelson’s involvement with the US tech company Palantir must be exposed to full public transparency…Palantir…has UK government contracts worth more than £500m. Global Counsel, a lobbying company Mandelson co-founded and part-owns, also works for Palantir.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn
Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM
“Mandelson’s involvement with the US tech company Palantir must be exposed to full public transparency…Palantir…has UK government contracts worth more than £500m. Global Counsel, a lobbying company Mandelson co-founded and part-owns, also works for Palantir.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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When Starmer says Mandelson 'misrepresented' his friendship w/ Epstein, he's missing the point: the mere fact of ANY relationship w/ Epstein should have disqualified him for the job.
Mind boggling that he didn't see that. It's Johnson/ Truss level arrogance & stupidity.
Mind boggling that he didn't see that. It's Johnson/ Truss level arrogance & stupidity.
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
When Starmer says Mandelson 'misrepresented' his friendship w/ Epstein, he's missing the point: the mere fact of ANY relationship w/ Epstein should have disqualified him for the job.
Mind boggling that he didn't see that. It's Johnson/ Truss level arrogance & stupidity.
Mind boggling that he didn't see that. It's Johnson/ Truss level arrogance & stupidity.
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Very wise. I'd like to think Starmer has launched a similar probe 🤔
Donald Tusk says that Poland is now investigating connections between Epstein and the Russian Secret Service
February 3, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Very wise. I'd like to think Starmer has launched a similar probe 🤔
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“The prime minister regards it as ridiculous that a peerage cannot be removed except with primary legislation, something that has not happened since 1917. He thinks that in no other walk of life are you unsackable unless a law is passed.”
So, maybe abolish the House of Lords, as pledged? 🤔🙄🤷🏻♂️
So, maybe abolish the House of Lords, as pledged? 🤔🙄🤷🏻♂️
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
“The prime minister regards it as ridiculous that a peerage cannot be removed except with primary legislation, something that has not happened since 1917. He thinks that in no other walk of life are you unsackable unless a law is passed.”
So, maybe abolish the House of Lords, as pledged? 🤔🙄🤷🏻♂️
So, maybe abolish the House of Lords, as pledged? 🤔🙄🤷🏻♂️
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WHAT?!!!
Who wanted Mandelson in the government?
McSweeney
Who persuaded Starmer to have him?
You know the answer.
Who wanted Mandelson in the government?
McSweeney
Who persuaded Starmer to have him?
You know the answer.
Mandelson leaked No 10 documents to Epstein - who then helped him pursue a $4m job
The latest: taxpolicy.org.uk/2026/02/02/m...
The latest: taxpolicy.org.uk/2026/02/02/m...
Mandelson leaked No 10 documents to Epstein; sought $4m job
New emails show Peter Mandelson leaked confidential No 10 documents to Jeffrey Epstein, who later helped him pursue a $4m job.
buff.ly
February 2, 2026 at 12:25 PM
WHAT?!!!
Who wanted Mandelson in the government?
McSweeney
Who persuaded Starmer to have him?
You know the answer.
Who wanted Mandelson in the government?
McSweeney
Who persuaded Starmer to have him?
You know the answer.
Brexit 🫠🫠🫠
February 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Brexit 🫠🫠🫠
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This is brilliant! 😅😂🤣
🐧 Europe – for sure! 🇪🇺 🐧
🐧 Europe – for sure! 🇪🇺 🐧
January 31, 2026 at 1:28 PM
This is brilliant! 😅😂🤣
🐧 Europe – for sure! 🇪🇺 🐧
🐧 Europe – for sure! 🇪🇺 🐧
Next Saturday 7th February #Eastbourne Farmers Market restarts outside the Towner Gallery 9am-1pm - Sussex Growers/Producers
January 30, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Next Saturday 7th February #Eastbourne Farmers Market restarts outside the Towner Gallery 9am-1pm - Sussex Growers/Producers
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"UK citizens to be able to travel to China visa-free, Starmer announces in Beijing"
Whoopdi-doo. I'd rather be able to live and work in Europe, visa free, just like in those olden days, before grifters fucked it up for us all.
Whoopdi-doo. I'd rather be able to live and work in Europe, visa free, just like in those olden days, before grifters fucked it up for us all.
January 29, 2026 at 1:39 PM
"UK citizens to be able to travel to China visa-free, Starmer announces in Beijing"
Whoopdi-doo. I'd rather be able to live and work in Europe, visa free, just like in those olden days, before grifters fucked it up for us all.
Whoopdi-doo. I'd rather be able to live and work in Europe, visa free, just like in those olden days, before grifters fucked it up for us all.
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People fleeing war deserve safety, not forced deportations. Tell EU to reject the dangerous, inhumane law that would put people at risk: action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-01...
EU, don’t deport people to unsafe countries!
Europe could soon adopt a dangerous policy. People would be deported to countries they’ve never been to - without a fair hearing. Add your voice and tell EU leaders: protect the right to asylum!
action.wemove.eu
January 30, 2026 at 12:11 PM
People fleeing war deserve safety, not forced deportations. Tell EU to reject the dangerous, inhumane law that would put people at risk: action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-01...
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I have today written to the Chair of Labour’s National Executive Committee seeking permission to enter the selection process for a candidate for the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.
Read my letter here.👇🏻
Read my letter here.👇🏻
January 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I have today written to the Chair of Labour’s National Executive Committee seeking permission to enter the selection process for a candidate for the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.
Read my letter here.👇🏻
Read my letter here.👇🏻
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Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez says they won't join Trump's board of peace as it's outside the UN and doesn't include the Palestinians
January 23, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez says they won't join Trump's board of peace as it's outside the UN and doesn't include the Palestinians
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Absolutely this thread.
The lack of spine from this government on rule of law has let down the UK hugely.
The lack of spine from this government on rule of law has let down the UK hugely.
There are MANY issues with Starmer’s messaging. But I always thought this govts best and easiest bet was to become THE government of the rules and fair play. Led by a former lawyer, lean into fairness, equality, law and order, justice for workers, respect for international law.
January 5, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Absolutely this thread.
The lack of spine from this government on rule of law has let down the UK hugely.
The lack of spine from this government on rule of law has let down the UK hugely.