Tim Kinsella #FBPE
@timkinsella.bsky.social
You might know me as @51TJK from the other place!
Toe in the water over here to see if it’s more…civilised (and less MuskTrumpian)
Toe in the water over here to see if it’s more…civilised (and less MuskTrumpian)
Pinned
Okay, the U.K. has tried the #HardBrexit experiment foisted on it under the pretext of the Referendum
It’s been ruinously expensive, in more ways than one
It hasn’t worked, big time
It can’t be made to work, ever
It’s time to start on the path to #RejoinEU
It’s been ruinously expensive, in more ways than one
It hasn’t worked, big time
It can’t be made to work, ever
It’s time to start on the path to #RejoinEU
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right””
“When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right””
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right””
“When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right””
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
If our Government doesn’t realise that this move looks downright sinister, they’re clearly utterly unable to read a room…
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
If our Government doesn’t realise that this move looks downright sinister, they’re clearly utterly unable to read a room…
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
If our Government doesn’t realise that this move looks downright sinister, they’re clearly utterly unable to read a room…
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
If our Government doesn’t realise that this move looks downright sinister, they’re clearly utterly unable to read a room…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
“to put pressure on Labour MPs to take a more pro-EU stance”
OK, it’s not #RejoinTheSingleMarket, but it’s a strong step in the right direction and an icebreaker for more
It needs to pass…
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
“to put pressure on Labour MPs to take a more pro-EU stance”
OK, it’s not #RejoinTheSingleMarket, but it’s a strong step in the right direction and an icebreaker for more
It needs to pass…
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
“to put pressure on Labour MPs to take a more pro-EU stance”
OK, it’s not #RejoinTheSingleMarket, but it’s a strong step in the right direction and an icebreaker for more
It needs to pass…
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
“to put pressure on Labour MPs to take a more pro-EU stance”
OK, it’s not #RejoinTheSingleMarket, but it’s a strong step in the right direction and an icebreaker for more
It needs to pass…
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
“with all of this kind of lack of direction and lack of growth…the Govt will get kicked out anyway. So they might as well try and do the right thing and see whether that works!”
The ‘right thing’ is #RejoinTheSingleMarket
Then watch their Holy Grail, growth, take off…
“with all of this kind of lack of direction and lack of growth…the Govt will get kicked out anyway. So they might as well try and do the right thing and see whether that works!”
The ‘right thing’ is #RejoinTheSingleMarket
Then watch their Holy Grail, growth, take off…
What one of UK's most trusted economists thinks about the Budget (and it's not good)
Paul Johnson, former head of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, is hoping for Rachel Reeves to start putting forward a long-term plan for the economy
inews.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
“with all of this kind of lack of direction and lack of growth…the Govt will get kicked out anyway. So they might as well try and do the right thing and see whether that works!”
The ‘right thing’ is #RejoinTheSingleMarket
Then watch their Holy Grail, growth, take off…
“with all of this kind of lack of direction and lack of growth…the Govt will get kicked out anyway. So they might as well try and do the right thing and see whether that works!”
The ‘right thing’ is #RejoinTheSingleMarket
Then watch their Holy Grail, growth, take off…
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
Enough to Reboot Britain ...
Britain can't have sustainable and substantial growth without Rejoining the EU.
Send this to MPs and influencers. See www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FZLQW9TQ for a comprehensive appraisal of the #RejoinEU opportunities and
#Brexit threats across the STEEPLE factors.
Britain can't have sustainable and substantial growth without Rejoining the EU.
Send this to MPs and influencers. See www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FZLQW9TQ for a comprehensive appraisal of the #RejoinEU opportunities and
#Brexit threats across the STEEPLE factors.
Reboot Britain : Brexit RIP: A better Britain in a better Europe for a better World: Amazon.co.uk: Cook, Mr Peter, Clutterbuck, Dr Charlie, Hindley MEP, Mr Michael, Knott, Mr Terence, Ward, Ms Julie, ...
Buy Reboot Britain : Brexit RIP: A better Britain in a better Europe for a better World by Cook, Mr Peter, Clutterbuck, Dr Charlie, Hindley MEP, Mr Michael, Knott, Mr Terence, Ward, Ms Julie, Nowak, M...
www.amazon.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Enough to Reboot Britain ...
Britain can't have sustainable and substantial growth without Rejoining the EU.
Send this to MPs and influencers. See www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FZLQW9TQ for a comprehensive appraisal of the #RejoinEU opportunities and
#Brexit threats across the STEEPLE factors.
Britain can't have sustainable and substantial growth without Rejoining the EU.
Send this to MPs and influencers. See www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FZLQW9TQ for a comprehensive appraisal of the #RejoinEU opportunities and
#Brexit threats across the STEEPLE factors.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit costing the UK up to £90bn in lost tax a year, new analysis shows
Ms Reeves searches for loose change down the back of the sofa to plug a £30-40bn fiscal hole while studiously ignoring triple that sum on offer with #RejoinTheSingleMarket
Madness
Brexit costing the UK up to £90bn in lost tax a year, new analysis shows
Ms Reeves searches for loose change down the back of the sofa to plug a £30-40bn fiscal hole while studiously ignoring triple that sum on offer with #RejoinTheSingleMarket
Madness
Brexit costing UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenue , new analysis shows
Exclusive: Britons also up to £3,700 worse off, leading to calls for the Labour government to improve relations with the EU
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit costing the UK up to £90bn in lost tax a year, new analysis shows
Ms Reeves searches for loose change down the back of the sofa to plug a £30-40bn fiscal hole while studiously ignoring triple that sum on offer with #RejoinTheSingleMarket
Madness
Brexit costing the UK up to £90bn in lost tax a year, new analysis shows
Ms Reeves searches for loose change down the back of the sofa to plug a £30-40bn fiscal hole while studiously ignoring triple that sum on offer with #RejoinTheSingleMarket
Madness
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The alarming thing here is that, as with Trump, there will be a hard core of supporters who will not be put off by any of this
We can only hope their number is small and others more rational might be inclined to think twice …
The alarming thing here is that, as with Trump, there will be a hard core of supporters who will not be put off by any of this
We can only hope their number is small and others more rational might be inclined to think twice …
Nigel Farage’s shifting answers on school-days racism claims – a timeline
Reform UK leader’s responses to allegations of racist and antisemitic behaviour at Dulwich college have varied over time
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The alarming thing here is that, as with Trump, there will be a hard core of supporters who will not be put off by any of this
We can only hope their number is small and others more rational might be inclined to think twice …
The alarming thing here is that, as with Trump, there will be a hard core of supporters who will not be put off by any of this
We can only hope their number is small and others more rational might be inclined to think twice …
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget
Well, of course she must
It’s hardly a surprise
She and her boss still obdurately refuse to #RejoinTheSingleMarket, so how could it be otherwise?
Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget
Well, of course she must
It’s hardly a surprise
She and her boss still obdurately refuse to #RejoinTheSingleMarket, so how could it be otherwise?
Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget
OBR has reportedly downgraded predictions after review that blames lack of investment under Tories
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget
Well, of course she must
It’s hardly a surprise
She and her boss still obdurately refuse to #RejoinTheSingleMarket, so how could it be otherwise?
Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget
Well, of course she must
It’s hardly a surprise
She and her boss still obdurately refuse to #RejoinTheSingleMarket, so how could it be otherwise?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
It’s past time this issue was dragged into the light of day
Russia’s malign influence pervades our politics- witness the roubles that helped to buy #Brexit
Please sign and share
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
It’s past time this issue was dragged into the light of day
Russia’s malign influence pervades our politics- witness the roubles that helped to buy #Brexit
Please sign and share
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
It’s past time this issue was dragged into the light of day
Russia’s malign influence pervades our politics- witness the roubles that helped to buy #Brexit
Please sign and share
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
It’s past time this issue was dragged into the light of day
Russia’s malign influence pervades our politics- witness the roubles that helped to buy #Brexit
Please sign and share
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row
“Gibb is the very last person we should trust with such an important role on the editorial guidelines and standards committee”
Just get rid of #ToryCrony Gibb
#FreeTheBeeb
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row
“Gibb is the very last person we should trust with such an important role on the editorial guidelines and standards committee”
Just get rid of #ToryCrony Gibb
#FreeTheBeeb
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row
Planned overhaul of editorial guidelines committee would dilute influence of Tory board appointment Robbie Gibb
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row
“Gibb is the very last person we should trust with such an important role on the editorial guidelines and standards committee”
Just get rid of #ToryCrony Gibb
#FreeTheBeeb
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row
“Gibb is the very last person we should trust with such an important role on the editorial guidelines and standards committee”
Just get rid of #ToryCrony Gibb
#FreeTheBeeb
observer.co.uk/news/busines...
“by 2025 #Brexit “had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%”, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. They estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%”
Much worse than even Rejoiners thought…
“by 2025 #Brexit “had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%”, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. They estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%”
Much worse than even Rejoiners thought…
‘Reset’ with the EU looks more like ‘upset’ as Brexit damage mounts | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
observer.co.uk/news/busines...
“by 2025 #Brexit “had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%”, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. They estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%”
Much worse than even Rejoiners thought…
“by 2025 #Brexit “had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%”, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. They estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%”
Much worse than even Rejoiners thought…
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Oh dear
Yet more performative politics chasing the Reform vote
I’d hoped we might have seen an end to it once the Tories were gone
Sadly, not
Oh dear
Yet more performative politics chasing the Reform vote
I’d hoped we might have seen an end to it once the Tories were gone
Sadly, not
UK government set to make support for asylum seekers ‘discretionary’
Home secretary expected to change system to deny help to those who can work or who have assets
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Oh dear
Yet more performative politics chasing the Reform vote
I’d hoped we might have seen an end to it once the Tories were gone
Sadly, not
Oh dear
Yet more performative politics chasing the Reform vote
I’d hoped we might have seen an end to it once the Tories were gone
Sadly, not
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
Geothermal’s time has finally come
economist.com/interactive/...
from The Economist
Drill, baby, drill
But, this time, for an inexhaustible supply of energy that doesn’t kill the climate!
What better way to repurpose the technology and workforce?
#NetZero
economist.com/interactive/...
from The Economist
Drill, baby, drill
But, this time, for an inexhaustible supply of energy that doesn’t kill the climate!
What better way to repurpose the technology and workforce?
#NetZero
Geothermal’s time has finally come
This source of energy could become bigger than nuclear
economist.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Geothermal’s time has finally come
economist.com/interactive/...
from The Economist
Drill, baby, drill
But, this time, for an inexhaustible supply of energy that doesn’t kill the climate!
What better way to repurpose the technology and workforce?
#NetZero
economist.com/interactive/...
from The Economist
Drill, baby, drill
But, this time, for an inexhaustible supply of energy that doesn’t kill the climate!
What better way to repurpose the technology and workforce?
#NetZero
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
Global forces are pushing Britain and Europe closer together
economist.com/the-world-ah...
from The Economist
“In retrospect, the 2016 referendum may come to be seen not to have permanently settled Britain’s place in the European project”
Absolutely
#Brexit can’t continue as-is, it’s ruining us…
economist.com/the-world-ah...
from The Economist
“In retrospect, the 2016 referendum may come to be seen not to have permanently settled Britain’s place in the European project”
Absolutely
#Brexit can’t continue as-is, it’s ruining us…
Global forces are pushing Britain and Europe closer together
2026 will mark ten years since the Brexit referendum. The geopolitical landscape supports closer co-operation between Britain and the EU
economist.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Global forces are pushing Britain and Europe closer together
economist.com/the-world-ah...
from The Economist
“In retrospect, the 2016 referendum may come to be seen not to have permanently settled Britain’s place in the European project”
Absolutely
#Brexit can’t continue as-is, it’s ruining us…
economist.com/the-world-ah...
from The Economist
“In retrospect, the 2016 referendum may come to be seen not to have permanently settled Britain’s place in the European project”
Absolutely
#Brexit can’t continue as-is, it’s ruining us…
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“The world of 2026 is entirely different from 2016…the old red lines no longer make sense and… #Brexit was a waste of money that, now more than ever, we simply cannot afford”
#RejoinTheSingleMarket
We never really needed to leave it, after all…
“The world of 2026 is entirely different from 2016…the old red lines no longer make sense and… #Brexit was a waste of money that, now more than ever, we simply cannot afford”
#RejoinTheSingleMarket
We never really needed to leave it, after all…
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland
The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – tragically, it won’t, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“The world of 2026 is entirely different from 2016…the old red lines no longer make sense and… #Brexit was a waste of money that, now more than ever, we simply cannot afford”
#RejoinTheSingleMarket
We never really needed to leave it, after all…
“The world of 2026 is entirely different from 2016…the old red lines no longer make sense and… #Brexit was a waste of money that, now more than ever, we simply cannot afford”
#RejoinTheSingleMarket
We never really needed to leave it, after all…
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“a "generational challenge" from post-#Brexit trading rules, which will mean higher costs and reduced choice for consumers”
Every week, it seems, we see a new #BrexitBenefit
This nonsense won’t end until we #RejoinTheSingleMarket
At the very least…
“a "generational challenge" from post-#Brexit trading rules, which will mean higher costs and reduced choice for consumers”
Every week, it seems, we see a new #BrexitBenefit
This nonsense won’t end until we #RejoinTheSingleMarket
At the very least…
Brexit: New models from Vauxhall, Renault, Citroen, Peugeot and Jaguar Land Rover 'may not be sold in NI'
From January new cars registered in Northern Ireland will have to have an
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“a "generational challenge" from post-#Brexit trading rules, which will mean higher costs and reduced choice for consumers”
Every week, it seems, we see a new #BrexitBenefit
This nonsense won’t end until we #RejoinTheSingleMarket
At the very least…
“a "generational challenge" from post-#Brexit trading rules, which will mean higher costs and reduced choice for consumers”
Every week, it seems, we see a new #BrexitBenefit
This nonsense won’t end until we #RejoinTheSingleMarket
At the very least…
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
There should be no possibility whatever of #LiarJohnson returning to public life after this
In fact, he probably deserves to be facing criminal charges…
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
There should be no possibility whatever of #LiarJohnson returning to public life after this
In fact, he probably deserves to be facing criminal charges…
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
There should be no possibility whatever of #LiarJohnson returning to public life after this
In fact, he probably deserves to be facing criminal charges…
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
There should be no possibility whatever of #LiarJohnson returning to public life after this
In fact, he probably deserves to be facing criminal charges…
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“A lot of people say stupid and offensive things at school, but most grow out of it. Sadly, in Nigel Farage’s case he’s made a career out of it instead.”
“A lot of people say stupid and offensive things at school, but most grow out of it. Sadly, in Nigel Farage’s case he’s made a career out of it instead.”
No 10 calls on Farage to urgently address ‘disturbing allegations’ of past racist behaviour
Keir Starmer ramps up pressure on Reform leader, who has dismissed claims as ‘one person’s word against another’
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“A lot of people say stupid and offensive things at school, but most grow out of it. Sadly, in Nigel Farage’s case he’s made a career out of it instead.”
“A lot of people say stupid and offensive things at school, but most grow out of it. Sadly, in Nigel Farage’s case he’s made a career out of it instead.”
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“Perhaps women should claim the glamorous, sassy Muppet Miss Piggy, a known diva with a fierce karate chop, as their own symbol.”
“Perhaps women should claim the glamorous, sassy Muppet Miss Piggy, a known diva with a fierce karate chop, as their own symbol.”
‘Unforgivable’: Trump’s ‘piggy’ insult is stoking more outrage than usual
The clip of the US president on Air Force One last Friday has taken off without much help from the media itself
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“Perhaps women should claim the glamorous, sassy Muppet Miss Piggy, a known diva with a fierce karate chop, as their own symbol.”
“Perhaps women should claim the glamorous, sassy Muppet Miss Piggy, a known diva with a fierce karate chop, as their own symbol.”
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“A Labour govt that didn’t look much like the Labour govt that voters had given a landslide majority…As if all its energy had been spent on winning an election it was always going to win, and no one had thought of what they would do when they were in office”
“A Labour govt that didn’t look much like the Labour govt that voters had given a landslide majority…As if all its energy had been spent on winning an election it was always going to win, and no one had thought of what they would do when they were in office”
‘I thought the grownups were back in charge!’: John Crace on how Labour shattered his expectations
After 14 years of Tory rule, the Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer thought he had seen it all. Westminster would surely tick along nicely once Keir Starmer’s party took over. How wrong he was ...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“A Labour govt that didn’t look much like the Labour govt that voters had given a landslide majority…As if all its energy had been spent on winning an election it was always going to win, and no one had thought of what they would do when they were in office”
“A Labour govt that didn’t look much like the Labour govt that voters had given a landslide majority…As if all its energy had been spent on winning an election it was always going to win, and no one had thought of what they would do when they were in office”
Reposted by Tim Kinsella #FBPE
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
“Several countries, including Belgium and Germany, have warned against allowing the UK to “cherrypick” the best bits of the European single market without abiding by common rules”
It was ever thus
#RejoinTheSingleMarket for the best deal and be done with it
“Several countries, including Belgium and Germany, have warned against allowing the UK to “cherrypick” the best bits of the European single market without abiding by common rules”
It was ever thus
#RejoinTheSingleMarket for the best deal and be done with it
EU confirms it wants UK to pay into its budget in exchange for closer ties
‘Politically realistic’ for UK to make financial contribution so it can access European single market, Irish minister says
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
“Several countries, including Belgium and Germany, have warned against allowing the UK to “cherrypick” the best bits of the European single market without abiding by common rules”
It was ever thus
#RejoinTheSingleMarket for the best deal and be done with it
“Several countries, including Belgium and Germany, have warned against allowing the UK to “cherrypick” the best bits of the European single market without abiding by common rules”
It was ever thus
#RejoinTheSingleMarket for the best deal and be done with it
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“Starmer came to party politics late in his career, first entering parliament at the age of 52. He has no feel for Labour lore – the canon of historical arguments, campaigns, characters and cultural references that connect a leader to the wider movement”
“Starmer came to party politics late in his career, first entering parliament at the age of 52. He has no feel for Labour lore – the canon of historical arguments, campaigns, characters and cultural references that connect a leader to the wider movement”
Starmer’s squandering of a historic election victory is a tragedy nearing its finale | Rafael Behr
The tactics that gave Labour its huge majority in 2024 were no preparation for government – and the prime minister has proved he has nothing more to offer, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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November 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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“Starmer came to party politics late in his career, first entering parliament at the age of 52. He has no feel for Labour lore – the canon of historical arguments, campaigns, characters and cultural references that connect a leader to the wider movement”
“Starmer came to party politics late in his career, first entering parliament at the age of 52. He has no feel for Labour lore – the canon of historical arguments, campaigns, characters and cultural references that connect a leader to the wider movement”
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“Copying Reform UK’s cruelty on asylum lets Mr Farage own the issue, outbid Labour and drive the debate rightward at no cost. Worse, Labour increases the salience of an issue that it cannot solve on its own – and gifts rightwingers the advantage”
#OwnGoal
“Copying Reform UK’s cruelty on asylum lets Mr Farage own the issue, outbid Labour and drive the debate rightward at no cost. Worse, Labour increases the salience of an issue that it cannot solve on its own – and gifts rightwingers the advantage”
#OwnGoal
The Guardian view on Labour’s asylum plans: ministers cannot out-Farage the far right and should stop trying | Editorial
Editorial: Shabana Mahmood’s asylum overhaul burdens an overstretched system and hands political advantage to her opponents
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November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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“Copying Reform UK’s cruelty on asylum lets Mr Farage own the issue, outbid Labour and drive the debate rightward at no cost. Worse, Labour increases the salience of an issue that it cannot solve on its own – and gifts rightwingers the advantage”
#OwnGoal
“Copying Reform UK’s cruelty on asylum lets Mr Farage own the issue, outbid Labour and drive the debate rightward at no cost. Worse, Labour increases the salience of an issue that it cannot solve on its own – and gifts rightwingers the advantage”
#OwnGoal