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Absolutely right @juergenmaier.co.uk 👏

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There are no depths to which he can not sink - none.

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“Starmer's EU deal is a big break in the suffocating Brexit consensus that has held Britain back for a decade. For the first time a UK government is doing things to actually undo the damage of Brexit, rather than increase it. For that alone it should be welcomed” 👏 bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/k...

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"Can you work for the BBC and outwardly express opinions?" asks Radio 4 Today whose presenter Justin Webb routinely uses his platform on Radio 4 Today to express his negative views about trans people.

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If these were left-wing journalists joking about a Conservative Prime Minister's home being firebombed, they would be blacklisted by every major broadcaster for the rest of time, but they're not, so they won't

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At his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo met President Zelensky – JD Vance was furious, as neither of them wore a suit

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After today’s reset of UK-EU relations I thought I’d compile a list of the main Brexit Benefits we are now losing. Here is that list in full: Er, that it.

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A distinction to avoid the primary premise.

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The unbelievable condescension we’re already seeing today towards working class people- suggesting they don’t travel to Europe or their kids might not want to go to university and study in Europe- is quite something to behold.

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This cannot be repeated enough

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Gary Lineker apologises as he quits BBC after anti-Semitism row Developing story: www.lbc.co.uk/news/sport/g...

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Today I was up against Susanna Reid, Richard Madeley and Annunziata Rees-Mogg, ALL OF WHOM were supporting Brexit. Here's the truth about Starmer and the "Brexit reset" that they all tried to shout down. #Gmb

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Gary Linkeker has been consistently bold, principled and spoken the truth clearly. The fact the BBC has now placed itself in direct opposition to these values demonstrates the spiral our media is in. We urgently need reform. Solidarity, once again, to Gary. ✊🏼

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The U.K. fishing industry - weaponised & then betrayed & then abandoned, by Johnson, Farage & the rest of them - is better off under Starmer’s deal than it was under Johnson’s. That’s not an opinion. It’s counting. Anyone claiming otherwise is a liar.

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Starmer's EU deal is a big break in the suffocating Brexit consensus that has held Britain back for the past decade. For the first time a British government is doing things to actually undo the damage of Brexit, rather than increase it. For that alone it should be welcomed

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Coverage of idiots claiming ‘betrayal’ or ‘surrender’ isn’t just bad journalism, it’s a dereliction of our duty to explain things. I’d actually forgotten just how bad it got but here we are, straight back to treating liars & spivs like authorities of equal weight to experts & honest brokers.

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One-in-six foreign-born workers who have moved to the UK in the last five years are in some form of precarious work. The likelihood of precarious work drops for foreign-born workers the longer they stay in the UK, but never fully converges with that of UK-born workers.

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Is there anyone morally bankrupt enough to still claim this is self-defence?

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Turd of the Week goes to Macquarie’s Ben Way, who proudly claimed Thames Water was “much better” under their ownership. 🧵1/3

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Note Farage is sounding off about fishing rights. Expect a press conference later where he appears dressed as a fisherman

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How Brexit frictions affect the art trade, despite today's 'reset'. Importing (say) a decent Gainsborough from EU to the UK requires: EU export licence; UK customs checks; UK 5% import Vat; extra procedures if it's going to Northern Ireland. None of this applied pre-Brexit. 1/2

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FUN FACT: The head of one of Britain's biggest fracking companies said fracking won't work in the UK due to 'challenging geology' - and in turn, won't bring down energy prices. If the head of a fracking company can see fracking won't work, why can't Nigel Farage?

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GB News, "If Net Zero is so blessed, why does the UK have the most expensive energy?" Dr Rupert Read, "GB News won't tell you the truth because you're owned by Paul Marshall who is a fossil fuel magnet"

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In addition, many US cars don't meet the EU' excellent and rigorous safety standards. Plus - public transport in Europe is light years ahead of the USA, so the requirement for environment destroying monster-sized vehicles is reduced.

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The coverage of this EU deal acts like the last five years haven't happened. Polls now show overwhelming support for a closer relationship with the EU, with even Reform voters backing things like the youth mobility scheme, and yet the coverage is still being framed about "betrayals" of Brexit

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Reform UK are not for the working class - their voting history makes that clear. It’s time to admit… Farage and his gang are only in it for themselves - and their wealthy backers…..

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Brown hares can currently be shot all-year round , despite an estimated decline of 80% in the last 100 years . Please sign the petition now calling on the Govt to introduce a close season from Feb – Sept . Thank you !

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Enoch Powell was a (proud) racialist. Keir Starmer isn’t. When did we lose the art of calibrated and nuanced debate ? My column. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/699...

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Who would have guessed www.thelondoneconomic.com/lifestyle/su...

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On Word of Mouth, tomorrow, Sunday, May 18 20.00 we look at the full stop: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Labour Digital

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michaelrosenblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/why-...

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Well this is exciting! The first Notorious in the wild

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If you’re doing an exciting dig, please get in touch - and we’re interested in post-ex stories too. This is a chance to showcase your work, your discoveries and your passion on BBC Two, sharing UK archaeology with wide audiences here and abroad. Contact us: [email protected]

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Exactly. Just as Tim Snyder always says about Putin.

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This is what healthcare would look like under a Farage lead government youtube.com/watch?v=fTgj...

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Top Tory Chris Philp has admitted Brexit made it harder to return asylum seekers Will this admission finally open the door to an honest and frank discussion about the harm Brexit has caused?

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This can’t be repeated enough

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Unless they were killed or injured when attacked by J6 criminals.

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Rupert Lowe, "I think Nigel Farage is running a cult" "It's the cult of Nigel" "Anyone who basically has different opinion is effectively expunged from being a threat to the cult" "I've concluded that Nigel is a narcissist, a cultist, he puts Nigel ahead of everything"

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BREAKING: Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Putin is 'dragging his heels' after he failed to meet Zelenskyy for face-to-face talks on Thursday 'For me this is clear evidence Putin doesn't seriously want peace' EU leaders are meeting today to discuss tougher sanctions against Russia

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There's going to be a brilliant comedy gig in Exeter on Wednesday 21 May featuring Mike Wozniak, Spencer Jones and a bunch of other comedians, to raise funds for the the comedy festival in June. There are plenty of tickets left so please spread the word! www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/exe...

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I’m one of those dodgy immigrants who came here on a spouse visa and got indefinite leave to remain after 12 months. The incalculable harm I have done to the UK includes dedicating my life to public service, educating thousands of British young people, and paying more tax than I’ll ever get back.

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Photos from the brilliant Cockfosters Play at the Southwark Playhouse Borough. I hosted a Q&A with writers Hamish Clayton and Tom Woffenden at the end show! Photos by @geofftech.bsky.social

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