Hugh Gorton
@hughie-go.bsky.social
LibDem Councillor for Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing
Refugee from Twitter
Proud Remainer and now Rejoiner
#FBPE
Refugee from Twitter
Proud Remainer and now Rejoiner
#FBPE
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5 months Farage’s Flagship Kent County Council blocked scrutiny of their claim they saved £40 million cancelling 2 environmental projects that never started..
Imagine a Reform Govt.. false claims, avoiding scrutiny, dodgy dealings, toxic culture of bullying, grifting
Tories feel so at home there❗️
Imagine a Reform Govt.. false claims, avoiding scrutiny, dodgy dealings, toxic culture of bullying, grifting
Tories feel so at home there❗️
Reform-run Kent council accused of blocking scrutiny of claim it saved £40m
Exclusive: Labour MP made FoI request more than five months ago seeking information on how savings were calculated
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
5 months Farage’s Flagship Kent County Council blocked scrutiny of their claim they saved £40 million cancelling 2 environmental projects that never started..
Imagine a Reform Govt.. false claims, avoiding scrutiny, dodgy dealings, toxic culture of bullying, grifting
Tories feel so at home there❗️
Imagine a Reform Govt.. false claims, avoiding scrutiny, dodgy dealings, toxic culture of bullying, grifting
Tories feel so at home there❗️
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And we are supposed to take that woman seriously and trust her to run the country? Those comments, beyond the racism, show a level of insight worthy of the 11yos she talks about
Badenoch says teaching boys about misogyny shouldn't be VAWG priority because migrants more dangerous - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
December 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
And we are supposed to take that woman seriously and trust her to run the country? Those comments, beyond the racism, show a level of insight worthy of the 11yos she talks about
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Badenoch says teaching boys about misogyny shouldn't be VAWG priority because migrants more dangerous - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Badenoch says teaching boys about misogyny shouldn't be VAWG priority because migrants more dangerous - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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This is just utterly disgraceful and dangerous stuff from Badenoch.
It's appalling that the leader of a major party should be engaging in this sort of rhetoric
It's appalling that the leader of a major party should be engaging in this sort of rhetoric
December 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is just utterly disgraceful and dangerous stuff from Badenoch.
It's appalling that the leader of a major party should be engaging in this sort of rhetoric
It's appalling that the leader of a major party should be engaging in this sort of rhetoric
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Badenoch cannot lecture on this subject. The tories did nothing when they were in power and the 10,000 police officer promise was empty all through their 14 years and it would remain so if they get back in.
Kemi works in Westminster where sexual abuse and misconduct are completely endemic. In the last parliament, 2 MPs were convinced and jailed (Elphicke and Imran Khan), Hill lost an Employment Tribunal case and Donaldson was charged. In this parliament, there are 2 pending cases (Norris and Spencer).
December 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Badenoch cannot lecture on this subject. The tories did nothing when they were in power and the 10,000 police officer promise was empty all through their 14 years and it would remain so if they get back in.
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More racism from Reform’s Chris Parry; ignored by Farage and defended by Tice. Why? Because Reform is inherently a racist party.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform candidate who told Lammy to ‘go home’ questioned other MPs’ loyalty to UK
Exclusive: Labour says Nigel Farage’s party should swiftly condemn Chris Parry after further comments emerge
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
More racism from Reform’s Chris Parry; ignored by Farage and defended by Tice. Why? Because Reform is inherently a racist party.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Case in point.
Farage is not just racist. He also reeks of corruption and betrayal.
An active threat to our democracy and country.
(Times)
Farage is not just racist. He also reeks of corruption and betrayal.
An active threat to our democracy and country.
(Times)
December 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Case in point.
Farage is not just racist. He also reeks of corruption and betrayal.
An active threat to our democracy and country.
(Times)
Farage is not just racist. He also reeks of corruption and betrayal.
An active threat to our democracy and country.
(Times)
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“What disturbs us is less what happened years ago, hurtful as it was, but rather your refusal to acknowledge your past behaviour or apologise for it”
If Farage was made to acknowledge his past behaviour or apologise for it, his career would have ended years ago.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If Farage was made to acknowledge his past behaviour or apologise for it, his career would have ended years ago.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage told to apologise by 26 of his school contemporaries
Open letter to Reform UK leader expresses ‘dismay and anger’ at his response to racism and antisemitism allegations
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
“What disturbs us is less what happened years ago, hurtful as it was, but rather your refusal to acknowledge your past behaviour or apologise for it”
If Farage was made to acknowledge his past behaviour or apologise for it, his career would have ended years ago.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If Farage was made to acknowledge his past behaviour or apologise for it, his career would have ended years ago.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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How Nigel Farage is walking straight into the Government's trap on its inquiry into foreign financial interference
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry
As Reform opens the door to crypto donations, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign financial interference in our politics, reports Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
How Nigel Farage is walking straight into the Government's trap on its inquiry into foreign financial interference
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
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Ed Davey (UK Lib Dems) is right about this.
The BBC must issue a counter-claim against him (for a similar amount —for his lying).
The British people won't want a penny of THEIR money going to him or any bully boy.
He'll soon back off when he realises he has got a good chance of losing the case.
The BBC must issue a counter-claim against him (for a similar amount —for his lying).
The British people won't want a penny of THEIR money going to him or any bully boy.
He'll soon back off when he realises he has got a good chance of losing the case.
December 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Ed Davey (UK Lib Dems) is right about this.
The BBC must issue a counter-claim against him (for a similar amount —for his lying).
The British people won't want a penny of THEIR money going to him or any bully boy.
He'll soon back off when he realises he has got a good chance of losing the case.
The BBC must issue a counter-claim against him (for a similar amount —for his lying).
The British people won't want a penny of THEIR money going to him or any bully boy.
He'll soon back off when he realises he has got a good chance of losing the case.
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Wonderful news, not just for university students, but school pupils, those in FE & young people generally.
Taken far too long, but I’m absolutely delighted the government has finally begun to reverse one of the Tories’ most counter-productive mistakes.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Taken far too long, but I’m absolutely delighted the government has finally begun to reverse one of the Tories’ most counter-productive mistakes.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Wonderful news, not just for university students, but school pupils, those in FE & young people generally.
Taken far too long, but I’m absolutely delighted the government has finally begun to reverse one of the Tories’ most counter-productive mistakes.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Taken far too long, but I’m absolutely delighted the government has finally begun to reverse one of the Tories’ most counter-productive mistakes.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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🔴Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry
As Reform opens the door to crypto funding, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign political interference, reports @adambienkov.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
As Reform opens the door to crypto funding, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign political interference, reports @adambienkov.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry
As Reform opens the door to crypto donations, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign financial interference in our politics, reports Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🔴Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry
As Reform opens the door to crypto funding, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign political interference, reports @adambienkov.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
As Reform opens the door to crypto funding, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign political interference, reports @adambienkov.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
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When oh when are the British people
going to receive an apology
from Nigel Farage and the other UKIP liars!
going to receive an apology
from Nigel Farage and the other UKIP liars!
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
When oh when are the British people
going to receive an apology
from Nigel Farage and the other UKIP liars!
going to receive an apology
from Nigel Farage and the other UKIP liars!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
About time, but when are we going to see the Russia Report?
About time, but when are we going to see the Russia Report?
UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics
Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribes
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
About time, but when are we going to see the Russia Report?
About time, but when are we going to see the Russia Report?
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“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
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This is HUGE for labour.
A new Savanta poll shows 67% of people who voted Labour in the last general election want Labour to join the EU customs union.
Will Keir Starmer listen?
Let’s hope so.
A new Savanta poll shows 67% of people who voted Labour in the last general election want Labour to join the EU customs union.
Will Keir Starmer listen?
Let’s hope so.
December 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
This is HUGE for labour.
A new Savanta poll shows 67% of people who voted Labour in the last general election want Labour to join the EU customs union.
Will Keir Starmer listen?
Let’s hope so.
A new Savanta poll shows 67% of people who voted Labour in the last general election want Labour to join the EU customs union.
Will Keir Starmer listen?
Let’s hope so.
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Some are talking about "a" customs union, others are talking about "The" Customs Union – but whichever one is brought up, Blue Labour Brexit-Starmer rejects them both!
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
December 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Some are talking about "a" customs union, others are talking about "The" Customs Union – but whichever one is brought up, Blue Labour Brexit-Starmer rejects them both!
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Labour voters want Starmer to ditch Brexit red lines and rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes
Labour voters want Starmer to rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes
Exclusive: Some 67 per cent of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows
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December 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Labour voters want Starmer to ditch Brexit red lines and rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes
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“Two-thirds of 2024 Labour voters would rather Sir Keir Starmer abandon his Brexit red lines and join a customs union with the European Union than raise taxes on working people, new polling has revealed.”
#Brexit disaster.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
#Brexit disaster.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Labour voters want Starmer to rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes
Exclusive: Some 67 per cent of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows
www.independent.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
“Two-thirds of 2024 Labour voters would rather Sir Keir Starmer abandon his Brexit red lines and join a customs union with the European Union than raise taxes on working people, new polling has revealed.”
#Brexit disaster.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
#Brexit disaster.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Starmer facing calls for new EU customs union to ‘undo Brexit damage’ - latest
Starmer facing calls for new EU customs union to ‘undo Brexit damage’ - latest
Starmer facing calls for new EU customs union to ‘undo Brexit damage’ - latest
www.independent.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Starmer facing calls for new EU customs union to ‘undo Brexit damage’ - latest
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Just exactly who is the Labour Party listening to? Not the country. Not even their own supporters/
December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just exactly who is the Labour Party listening to? Not the country. Not even their own supporters/
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(Personal comment) This discussion is getting surreal.
The Starmer gov has identified growth as its main priority.
The data suggest that joining the EU customs union would boost growth.
67% of 2024 Labour voters want the UK to rejoin the EU customers union.
But Starmer says no.
The Starmer gov has identified growth as its main priority.
The data suggest that joining the EU customs union would boost growth.
67% of 2024 Labour voters want the UK to rejoin the EU customers union.
But Starmer says no.
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
(Personal comment) This discussion is getting surreal.
The Starmer gov has identified growth as its main priority.
The data suggest that joining the EU customs union would boost growth.
67% of 2024 Labour voters want the UK to rejoin the EU customers union.
But Starmer says no.
The Starmer gov has identified growth as its main priority.
The data suggest that joining the EU customs union would boost growth.
67% of 2024 Labour voters want the UK to rejoin the EU customers union.
But Starmer says no.
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Rejoining the Customs Union would deliver clear advantages for the UK, and two thirds of 2024 Labour voters already support the move: it's time for Westminster to catch up.
December 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Rejoining the Customs Union would deliver clear advantages for the UK, and two thirds of 2024 Labour voters already support the move: it's time for Westminster to catch up.
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Labour voters want Starmer to ditch Brexit red lines and rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes
Exclusive: Some 67% of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Exclusive: Some 67% of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Labour voters want Starmer to rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes
Exclusive: Some 67 per cent of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows
www.independent.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Labour voters want Starmer to ditch Brexit red lines and rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes
Exclusive: Some 67% of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Exclusive: Some 67% of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Left: Keir Starmer acknowledges Brexit is an economic disaster
Right: Pat McFadden says Labour will not take the UK into a Customs Union with the EU as David Lammy suggested, citing three trade deals with India, UK and UK-EU reset
Labour thinks we're idiots
Right: Pat McFadden says Labour will not take the UK into a Customs Union with the EU as David Lammy suggested, citing three trade deals with India, UK and UK-EU reset
Labour thinks we're idiots
December 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Left: Keir Starmer acknowledges Brexit is an economic disaster
Right: Pat McFadden says Labour will not take the UK into a Customs Union with the EU as David Lammy suggested, citing three trade deals with India, UK and UK-EU reset
Labour thinks we're idiots
Right: Pat McFadden says Labour will not take the UK into a Customs Union with the EU as David Lammy suggested, citing three trade deals with India, UK and UK-EU reset
Labour thinks we're idiots