Kieren
@kierendean.bsky.social
Mainly interested in politics, brass bands, and Star Trek. LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈 Liberal Democrat 🔶
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70% of the additional spending from removing the two-child limit will go to families who are in work. This is targeting support for low-income working households who are being priced out of a decent standard of living despite doing everything asked of them.
November 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
70% of the additional spending from removing the two-child limit will go to families who are in work. This is targeting support for low-income working households who are being priced out of a decent standard of living despite doing everything asked of them.
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Good for him, Corbyn was “arrested for anti-apartheid activism”. Keir Starmer did legal work to bring Stephen Lawrence’s murderers to justice! It doesn’t make what he is *also* doing any better. (Or in both cases, it doesn’t make the earlier stuff any less worthwhile!)
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Good for him, Corbyn was “arrested for anti-apartheid activism”. Keir Starmer did legal work to bring Stephen Lawrence’s murderers to justice! It doesn’t make what he is *also* doing any better. (Or in both cases, it doesn’t make the earlier stuff any less worthwhile!)
The really bizarre thing about current Labour is that a "core vote" strategy would probably see them win in 2029...
I'm not sure why they think constant alienation of natural Labour supporter is a winning election strategy but they're committed to it and for that they deserve to lose in 2029.
I'm not sure why they think constant alienation of natural Labour supporter is a winning election strategy but they're committed to it and for that they deserve to lose in 2029.
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The really bizarre thing about current Labour is that a "core vote" strategy would probably see them win in 2029...
I'm not sure why they think constant alienation of natural Labour supporter is a winning election strategy but they're committed to it and for that they deserve to lose in 2029.
I'm not sure why they think constant alienation of natural Labour supporter is a winning election strategy but they're committed to it and for that they deserve to lose in 2029.
I don't think I'll ever be able to articulate my profound disappointment at this government.
Owen does a good job of laying it in pretty stark terms.
The populist and fascist right can be defeated, but Labour are not the answer.
Owen does a good job of laying it in pretty stark terms.
The populist and fascist right can be defeated, but Labour are not the answer.
A question to Labour's few remaining supporters.
Is kicking pensioners, disabled people and now asylum seekers what you voted for?
Really?
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Is kicking pensioners, disabled people and now asylum seekers what you voted for?
Really?
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A question to the few remaining Labour supporters: is this refugee-bashing what you voted for? | Owen Jones
The government’s callousness has won it respect – from Tommy Robinson and the hard right, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I don't think I'll ever be able to articulate my profound disappointment at this government.
Owen does a good job of laying it in pretty stark terms.
The populist and fascist right can be defeated, but Labour are not the answer.
Owen does a good job of laying it in pretty stark terms.
The populist and fascist right can be defeated, but Labour are not the answer.
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Donald Trump destroyed public service broadcasting in the US - it's little surprise Nigel Farage wants to do the same thing here.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
November 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Donald Trump destroyed public service broadcasting in the US - it's little surprise Nigel Farage wants to do the same thing here.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
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Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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Nigel Farage doesn’t think the Prime Minister should have free speech in this country. But he’ll tell foreigners that yours is somehow under threat from the Prime Minister. He’s a whiny little liar. Always has been. Always will be.
September 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Nigel Farage doesn’t think the Prime Minister should have free speech in this country. But he’ll tell foreigners that yours is somehow under threat from the Prime Minister. He’s a whiny little liar. Always has been. Always will be.
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The actual group moving most strongly to Reform are male Gen X-ers. We need more articles on how to deal with them.
Shot, chaser
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
September 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The actual group moving most strongly to Reform are male Gen X-ers. We need more articles on how to deal with them.
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So, let me get this straight…
Elon called for the overthrow of the British Government on Saturday.
If he were talking about the US government, then US officials would deny him entry to the US.
And we have a freedom of speech problem?
Clowns.
Source: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon called for the overthrow of the British Government on Saturday.
If he were talking about the US government, then US officials would deny him entry to the US.
And we have a freedom of speech problem?
Clowns.
Source: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk calls for dissolution of parliament at far-right rally in London
US-based tech boss was addressing the ‘unite the kingdom’ protest organised by Tommy Robinson via video link
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
So, let me get this straight…
Elon called for the overthrow of the British Government on Saturday.
If he were talking about the US government, then US officials would deny him entry to the US.
And we have a freedom of speech problem?
Clowns.
Source: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon called for the overthrow of the British Government on Saturday.
If he were talking about the US government, then US officials would deny him entry to the US.
And we have a freedom of speech problem?
Clowns.
Source: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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“awful people don’t deserve to be killed, but they don’t deserve to be praised, either” is apparently a thought too complex for the pundit mind
September 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“awful people don’t deserve to be killed, but they don’t deserve to be praised, either” is apparently a thought too complex for the pundit mind
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Two points worth noting on the Farage stuff today.
1. The Tories have completely ceded the August opportunity to get publicity when govt slows down to Reform. Nothing to suggest they're not headed fast towards oblivion.
2. Labour look even more lost than before. Paralysed with indecision and fear.
1. The Tories have completely ceded the August opportunity to get publicity when govt slows down to Reform. Nothing to suggest they're not headed fast towards oblivion.
2. Labour look even more lost than before. Paralysed with indecision and fear.
August 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Two points worth noting on the Farage stuff today.
1. The Tories have completely ceded the August opportunity to get publicity when govt slows down to Reform. Nothing to suggest they're not headed fast towards oblivion.
2. Labour look even more lost than before. Paralysed with indecision and fear.
1. The Tories have completely ceded the August opportunity to get publicity when govt slows down to Reform. Nothing to suggest they're not headed fast towards oblivion.
2. Labour look even more lost than before. Paralysed with indecision and fear.
Really enjoy being patronised because I don’t have populist friends.
Boring 🥱
Boring 🥱
It's got to the stage where if 'you don't know anyone whose voting for Reform' you need to broaden your social circle.
Or, perhaps, reflect on what it is about your behaviour that means your friends don't feel able to be open with you about politics.
Or, perhaps, reflect on what it is about your behaviour that means your friends don't feel able to be open with you about politics.
August 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Really enjoy being patronised because I don’t have populist friends.
Boring 🥱
Boring 🥱
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The trans rights stitch-up: How the government plans to silence parliamentary debate on the most far-reaching restriction of minority rights in our lifetime open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...
July 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The trans rights stitch-up: How the government plans to silence parliamentary debate on the most far-reaching restriction of minority rights in our lifetime open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...
This normally opaque character thinks that other people’s bodily autonomy should be curtailed to avoid potential ‘misuse’. But not for abortions of for gender affirming surgery. No, they’re okay.
Interesting indeed… 🥱
Interesting indeed… 🥱
Ah yes, just a Piss Diamond equating the potential misuse of the Assisted Dying process against disabled people with *checks notes* gender affirming surgery.
Is there no depth to which the Piss Diamond will not stoop?
(Spoiler: no, we learned that 2010-2015)
Is there no depth to which the Piss Diamond will not stoop?
(Spoiler: no, we learned that 2010-2015)
Yes, I can see why someone who supports trans liberation (as I do) would find the concept of other people having such autonomy to do with their bodies as they see fit a challenge.
Very morally and ethically consistent 🙄
Very morally and ethically consistent 🙄
June 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This normally opaque character thinks that other people’s bodily autonomy should be curtailed to avoid potential ‘misuse’. But not for abortions of for gender affirming surgery. No, they’re okay.
Interesting indeed… 🥱
Interesting indeed… 🥱
This week has been a bad week for those out there who don’t like the concept of individual bodily autonomy.
Notice that the people most upset at the abortion decriminalisation and assisted dying bill are the same people who tell us that trans people are a risk to others.
Notice that the people most upset at the abortion decriminalisation and assisted dying bill are the same people who tell us that trans people are a risk to others.
June 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This week has been a bad week for those out there who don’t like the concept of individual bodily autonomy.
Notice that the people most upset at the abortion decriminalisation and assisted dying bill are the same people who tell us that trans people are a risk to others.
Notice that the people most upset at the abortion decriminalisation and assisted dying bill are the same people who tell us that trans people are a risk to others.
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The person we have to thank is Kim Leadbeater: an astonishingly accomplished MP. She is proof that political change is possible, if you set your heart on it and put your mind to it. iandunt.substack.com/p/in-praise-...
In Praise of Kim Leadbeater
The Labour MP has provided a vision of what politics can be: practical, empathetic, consensual and rational.
iandunt.substack.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The person we have to thank is Kim Leadbeater: an astonishingly accomplished MP. She is proof that political change is possible, if you set your heart on it and put your mind to it. iandunt.substack.com/p/in-praise-...
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BREAKING: MPs back assisted dying Bill at Third Reading.
▶️ For: 314
▶️ Against: 291
This is a landmark moment for choice, compassion and dignity at the end of life.
#YesToDignity
▶️ For: 314
▶️ Against: 291
This is a landmark moment for choice, compassion and dignity at the end of life.
#YesToDignity
June 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: MPs back assisted dying Bill at Third Reading.
▶️ For: 314
▶️ Against: 291
This is a landmark moment for choice, compassion and dignity at the end of life.
#YesToDignity
▶️ For: 314
▶️ Against: 291
This is a landmark moment for choice, compassion and dignity at the end of life.
#YesToDignity
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It is extraordinary, but grimly inevitable, that the people most responsible for hobbling the UK have become the loudest & whiniest critics of the consequences of their own actions. A big part of the process lies in people like ‘Lord’ Hannan actually being *rewarded* for their ignorant delinquency.
June 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It is extraordinary, but grimly inevitable, that the people most responsible for hobbling the UK have become the loudest & whiniest critics of the consequences of their own actions. A big part of the process lies in people like ‘Lord’ Hannan actually being *rewarded* for their ignorant delinquency.
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This government has done plenty of things I don't agree with in its short time in charge, but isn't it good to hear announcements of big spending on social and affordable housing, NHS funding and public transport projects?
June 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This government has done plenty of things I don't agree with in its short time in charge, but isn't it good to hear announcements of big spending on social and affordable housing, NHS funding and public transport projects?
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Another one!
🚨 BREAKING UPDATE:
We’re taking legal action against the UK’s equality watchdog, the EHRC
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/libert...
We’re taking legal action against the UK’s equality watchdog, the EHRC
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/libert...
Liberty launches legal action against EHRC over ‘unlawful’ Code of practice consultation - Liberty
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
May 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Another one!
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"But people think keeping children cold and hungry is fair - we have polling"
Why bother being in politics at all if that's how you're going to do it?
Why bother being in politics at all if that's how you're going to do it?
April 22, 2025 at 6:22 AM
"But people think keeping children cold and hungry is fair - we have polling"
Why bother being in politics at all if that's how you're going to do it?
Why bother being in politics at all if that's how you're going to do it?
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wrote about my trans friends www.theneweuropean.co.uk/marie-le-con...
April 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
wrote about my trans friends www.theneweuropean.co.uk/marie-le-con...
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there's apparently now a view in every right-leaning British publication that nothing ought to be done about the far right, ever - they should be able to say whatever they want and do whatever they want, yet remain untouchable, and it's becoming increasingly hard not to parse it as outright support
April 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
there's apparently now a view in every right-leaning British publication that nothing ought to be done about the far right, ever - they should be able to say whatever they want and do whatever they want, yet remain untouchable, and it's becoming increasingly hard not to parse it as outright support