Think I’ll fly instead, it will be quicker,more convenient and cheaper than this so-called “alternative” www.dailymail.com/travel/artic...

I don’t agree with Starmer on everything, far from it, but the UK can’t keep resetting every 18 months because politics gets difficult. Constant instability wrecks investment, long-term planning and public trust. At some point the country needs consistency more than permanent drama. #UKPolitics

I get that some people want political chaos because they think it helps their side break through whether that’s Reform or the Greens. But that’s a risky game.Instability doesn’t just punish “the other lot”, it drags everyone down.The country needs competence, not managed decline. #UKpolitics

Reopening the Brexit debate feels like political self-sabotage at this point. Whatever side you’re on, we’ve already spent years re-litigating it while real problems piled up. The country needs focus on growth, services and stability, not another round of referendum-era noise. #UKPolitics #Brexit

Reminder: Oil isn’t just used for power generation or vehicles.

I don’t agree with Starmer on everything, far from it, but the UK can’t keep resetting every 18 months because politics gets difficult. Constant instability wrecks investment, long-term planning and public trust. At some point the country needs consistency more than permanent drama. #UKPolitics

Since Starmer took office, the UK’s arguably been closer to the EU than at any point since Brexit. Not rejoining, but the constant confrontation has gone. More cooperation, less performative divergence, and a recognition that geography and economics still matter. #UKPolitics #EUPolitics #Brexit

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Bloody Trump!

Show me you have no knowledge of British, French, or Spanish food culture without saying you have no knowledge of British, French, or Spanish food culture

Brilliant article, must read, many self-professed “progressives” might not like it though.

“People feel ignored, looked down on, shut out” Reform speaks to that – even without economic answers See why it matters...

Good morning😎. #CourierLife #photo 🚚📷📸

It’s not. Wes Streetings immediate problem is Andy Burnham, if he gets back in, Wes knows he won’t become Labour leader/PM anytime in the near future, & he will do everything he can possibly get away with to stop AB from winning.

Utilities can be nationalised, but “just bankrupt them” isn’t cost-free. Pension funds, jobs, investment and legal compensation don’t disappear, they just land elsewhere in the system. Renationalisation still comes with real fiscal and economic consequences.

It’s not. Wes Streetings immediate problem is Andy Burnham, if he gets back in, Wes knows he won’t become Labour leader/PM anytime in the near future, & he will do everything he can possibly get away with to stop AB from winning.

Okay, that’s weird I just got blocked because of this reply🤷🏻‍♂️

My middle daughter’s 21st birthday went well, glad I hired the marquee as it rained intermittently. Still can’t believe she’s 21, I’m only 43!

Framing the debate so the British population(which I am a member of) view it even more as some sort of shopping trolley or discount membership club like Costco is a bad idea IMO.

I strongly agree.

The UK Government, and its population, (which I am a member of) Need to look stop looking at the EU as just shopping a basket, until that happens it probably doesn’t deserve membership.

Reducing Brexit and the UK’s economic trajectory to “listen/don’t listen to Nigel Farage” is just too simplistic IMO, It ignores decades of structural issues, global shocks and decisions made by multiple governments.Whatever you think of him,politics and the economy don’t pivot on one man’s quotes.

Good! Those, and more, are goals to aim for, not to be feared. I live in a Schengen EU Member State, with the stability of the world's second-largest reserve currency, backed by three G7 members, in my pocket. Why not enhance collective buying-power with a fourth G7 member? bsky.app/profile/brot...

Britain keeps burning through PMs because the crisis is structural, not just about personalities. For years the economy relied heavily on London, finance,rising house prices and cheap credit while many towns felt left behind. Brexit was partly a backlash against that model. 1/3 #UKpolitics #Brexit

Just so there is no question on it, I fully support EU Federalisation, preferably with the UK a part of that, which I know a significant chunk of Remainers/Rejoiners do oppose. #UKPolitics #EUPolitics #Brexit #EU

The EU never hated the UK economy itself. A lot of Europe actually benefited from Britain’s finance sector, investment and flexible markets.What many disliked was the wider Anglo-style model around it,too London-centric, too unequal and too reliant on services over industry. 1/2 #EUpolitics #Brexit

The Greens IMO would be much better off doing this is #Makersfield . Knowledge is power,Data is king. #UKPolitics ⬇️ bsky.app/profile/vana...

Last time I checked, Schengen is borderless, admittedly last time I drove from France-Belgium-The Netherlands, was only 2 weeks ago so it might have changed and my information may be out of date.

People who want to rejoin EU should be honest about what the terms would be: - Join Schengen borderless zone - Join euro - No budget rebate, so even bigger payments #Rejoin #Europe #Brexit #UKpolitics #EUPolitics

That was the worst UK entry and performance in the history of shit UK performances. We need to take this seriously or stop participating. Embarrassing. #eurovision

Congratulations Bulgaria! Absolute banger of a song. And I suspect there will be some *huge* sighs of relief in broadcasters across Europe too. Also Sofia is an awesome city. That should be fun. #Eurovision

Knowledge is power and Data is king.

I agree for the most part, but there should be exceptions if MP’s have specific qualifications that need to be maintained for them to keep those qualifications, Medical as an example.

Politicians with an election coming up targets and almost infinitely gullible section of voters.

That’s one way to get people to leave the Greens.. #UKpolitics

Reminded me of this. youtu.be/yOKzWCm6xx4?...

As many of us are saying, changing PM doesn't change externalities.

Yes, but the Greens should use #Makerfield as a chance to build real roots in the area, learning about the people who live there, the pressures they face and what matters day to day. Building a lasting local network matters. This By-Election is an excellent opportunity to do so. #UKPolitics

Every homeowner should read this story. Unlike the other Andrew Milne horrors, this one wasn’t aimed at leaseholders. The victims were free holders, oblivious to the dangers. If you have a piece of open land next to your house, it can be weaponised against you. And it’s really easy to do.

Not fond of Labour doing this at all. #MTD #MakingTaxDigital #UKPolitics

For the Green Party to win Makerfield, they’d need a perfect split in the Labour vote, low turnout from traditional Labour supporters, and a strong local candidate who can appeal beyond activists. Without that, collapse in the centre-left vote, it’s very unlikely. #UKPolitics #Makerfield

For the Green Party to win Makerfield, they’d need a perfect split in the Labour vote, low turnout from traditional Labour supporters, and a strong local candidate who can appeal beyond activists. Without that, collapse in the centre-left vote, it’s very unlikely. #UKPolitics #Makerfield

I fully agree with @rolandmcs.bsky.social on this, but I will also add, that I haven’t seen any kind of real progress from the (Re)Join camp.

One thing the Brexiters got (kind of) right was their prediction that leaving the EU would fully expose Westminster and its limitations - no longer able to 'hide behind Brussels'. We should lean into that and sort out our domestic sh!t first. But the biggest thing is confronting 'who we are'.

But I really think Britain is not culturally ready for it. I think the EU 'debate' (even/especially on the pro-EU side) has barely budged in the 10 years since the referendum. It's going to take (IMHO) a profound shift in mentality to not only rejoin but make it stick. bsky.app/profile/rola...

I know I'm seen as being down on Rejoin, but I have nothing against it in principle. It is a legitimate, admirable and worthy goal for Britain. By all means campaign for it, if that's what you want; start building a head of steam for it. I just observe that it'll be harder than you think (IMHO)...

I almost dare not say it, but as a rejoin referendum will probably be held, come the time (and ought to be, IMO), it should also be constructed so that a simple majority of 50%+1 is insufficient to win. It needs a higher threshold. [Ducks for cover]

I reckon this is another manifestation of Rejoiners' impatience, born of a false assumption that 'we'll rejoin in 10 years'. We won't and we were never going to be. It's going to take serious 'hard yards' and cultural change, which is not small. open.substack.com/pub/arguably...

Joining the EU without a referendum (just an election) is not, regrettably, a good idea. The UK now uses referendums for big 'national destiny' questions. Anything less would not be sustainable and we'd probably need a 'confirmatory' referendum within a few years. www.arguably.uk/p/sadiq-khan...

The New O-Ribgs appear to holding now, no more leakage. #Courierlife #MercedesSprinter #Photo 📷🚚📸

Shutting down new North Sea drilling before Britain has reliable affordable alternatives is economic self-harm dressed up as strategy.We’ll lose skilled jobs,import more foreign gas & hand energy security to other countries while pretending it’s green leadership. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...