Andy Burnham did a Reddit AMA tonight on the UK Politics sub. Nearly 6,000 comments, and some interesting answers. Burnham reiterated his support for proportional representation and said he'll push for it to be in the next Labour manifesto www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics...

Today the USA celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. But if wasn't for support from France US independence would likely have been crushed. The best way for the US to mark the anniversary is to back Ukraine's fight for freedom today! www.france24.com/en/americas/...

Well, this removes any remaining doubt as to who the next Chancellor will be. Can't see Burnham wanting to start his premiership by appearing to kow-tow to Trump. www.thetimes.com/article/cc02...

A decade ago Brexit divided the nations of the UK, but this article is right to warn that a Farage led UK government would likely end it. Reform UK's policies on leaving the ECHR and hostility to immigration are incompatible with the survival of the UK. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A stronger relationship with Europe means a stronger Britain, and the choices we make now will shape Britain's place in the world for generations to come. Our future lies with Europe.

"If Brexit was a genie most people in the UK regret releasing, those with their hands on the next bottle marked ‘Taking back control’ [leaving the ECHR - CfE] need to think very carefully about Northern Ireland before they twist the cap to release whatever is inside."

"Brexit has reinforced identity-based divisions in Northern Ireland..." ✍️ @dphinnemore.bsky.social & @katyhayward.bsky.social consider why voters in Northern Ireland have stronger convictions and opinions on Brexit – in both directions 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/dangerously-...

Calling Russian attacks on civilians "retaliation" is a grotesque lie. While Ukraine has 2,5 to 3 times fewer total casualties than Russia, it has dozens of times more civilian deaths. Russia is the unprovoked invader. Ukraine is the only one truly retaliating against a genocidal campaign

Watch a recording of the opening presentations from our referendum 10th anniversary panel discussion discussing the UK's path back to the EU. Molly Scott Cato @europeanmovement.co.uk James Coldwell @bestforbritain.org Jonathan Saunders @yem1.bsky.social youtu.be/pGNV-uAe7_A?...

The UK and EU must invest to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. This will: Help lead global efforts to address the climate crisis Create more high quality jobs in this fast-growing sector. End Europe's dependency on autocracies for oil and gas. youtu.be/GdwFsp--Jv4?... (2/2)

The USA under Trump is not a reliable security partner, and dependence on the US for Europe's defence is no longer either viable or desirable. Supporting Ukraine against Russia's aggression is Europe's first priority to save on future defence spending. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

ICYMI, another positive step by the Magyar government to make Hungary less Russian again.

How much more evidence does Labour need to dump its Brexit Red Lines? ecfr.eu/publication/...

New from the @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social: Ten years after the #Brexit referendum, Britain’s European relationship remains unresolved. Our new essay collection brings together 15 leading voices to reflect on the past, present and future of UK-EU relations. Read here: buff.ly/NXBwOTN

This breakdown uncovers the shocking contradictions behind Nigel Farage's finances.While posturing as a broke "man of the people", he and his partner amassed a mortgage-free £4m property portfolio, heavily aligned with a voting record that systematically guts renters' rights while boosting landlords

Remember when Brexity folks told us a great trade deal with Trump would be the saviour of Brexit?

Nick Thomas-Symonds also told Reuters that "it is absolutely critical for us that the vital supply chains that we have with the European Union, not just that we preserve what we have, but that we are building upon them as we move into the later part of the decade,"..."this is about looking forward."

In an increasingly unstable world, Britain cannot stand alone. Working more closely with our European partners would strengthen our collective security and help ensure Europe has the industrial, technological and military capabilities needed to meet the challenges ahead.

During a visit to Edinburgh alongside six Member States Ambassadors, Pedro Serrano, the European Union Ambassador to the United Kingdom, stressed the importance of developing military drone capabilities.

As Peter notes, a new Parliament petition calling for negotiations to #RejoinEU has just launched. "Brexit isn’t working. Any benefits are dwarfed by loss of influence, extra costs and inefficiencies." Sign here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77... Read the full letter 👇

Brexit in action. The UK lost access to some EU criminal & border data bases “If we were able to share databases, even if just with our nearest neighbours, with Germany, with Belgium, with Holland and France, say - then, yes, we'd know that they had a conviction for people smuggling," m

People smuggler found living in UK ‘has been able to do so because of Brexit’ A convicted people smuggler found living in Leicestershire has been able to do so as a result of Brexit, immigration officers have claimed. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

When oligarchs talk of “personal liberties and free markets” they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more powerful. When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability. Know the truth.

US-UK drug deal could result in 229,000 excess deaths in England, analysis suggests. All these fcking post-Brexit trade 'deals' are turning out to be disasters for the UK. But 'sovereignty'. JFC www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Last night Russia again deliberately targeted civilians in their homes in Kyiv and other cities with a massive missile and drone attack. Some will say this is in response to Ukrainian success, but this terrorism has been a feature of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine since February 2022.

Farage's finances are as dubious as ...

Most AI stories ask whether machines will become smarter than humans. This one asks a different question: what if America and China simply become smarter than Europe? A fascinating – and unsettling – read. @eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social

The Commission is reportedly planning to finalise negotiations on phytosanitary rules, emissions trading system alignment, and a reciprocal youth mobility scheme in the days and weeks following the appointment of Sir Keir Starmer's successor, following his resignation as Prime Minister last week.

Addressing our event, 'The UK’s Future in Europe: The Next 10 Years Reimagined', Sir Ed Davey also argued that Europe wants and needs our leadership on defence, and that we should "seize the initiative" and "form a new partnership that strengthens both Britain's economy and our collective security."

A deal could see EU students have their fees cut from £38,000 to £9,535, bringing them in line with UK undergraduates, Sir Keir Starmer has reportedly offered to top EU officials. It has been suggested that the reduction was offered as a price to secure a date for a UK-EU summit.

The stench of corruption from the Trump regime is overpowering. Trump, Farage and their ilk are the swamp. It's no wonder that they constantly seek to weaken, capture, or destroy the institutions, national and international, that can hold them to account. www.bbc.com/news/article...

In the last month Nigel Farage has spent around eight times longer promoting gold bars for money (4 hours) than he has spent doing his supposed main job of being an MP voting in the House of Commons (just two votes, taking approximately 30 minutes)

“A Reform spokesperson said: “As has previously been reported and declared Nigel Farage is a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion”” Not an MP A “brand ambassador” Raking it in from crypto, X, gold merchants, fossil fuel money, GBNews, MAGA… A grubby little spiv. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Love my stubborn people❤️ 🇬🇪We simply can not accept backsliding of our democracy and freedom. Not every day is the same, but crucial is that #GeorgiaProtests keeps its fight up for our European future continuously! 🇬🇪🇪🇺 📸MoSe

"A government prepared to be bold on Europe, could of course have it all. As our latest analysis shows, renewed EU membership could boost UK GDP by at least £13bn in one year, and over £92bn in the long run, easily funding Britain’s defence plans without sacrificing other projects.” (1/2)

Caroline Lucas, Former Co-Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, and Co-President of European Movement UK, argues that our future lies with Europe. We must stop isolating ourselves from our closest partners.

🚨 Brexit has failed on every single metric. https://www.business-live.co.uk/opinion-analysis/brexit-been-hugely-damaging-freight-34203354

We must continue to stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇦 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-war-issues-uk-military-spending-trump-b3005667.html

Ukraine's ingenuity lies at the heart of its success in resisting Russia's full-scale invasion. It is this ingenuity that we want to support. Today, we are providing a first €3.9 billion for advanced drone technology to strengthen Ukraine's defence. More will follow. link.europa.eu/Rpkvhd

"The US government is working in concert with the British far right to take over our country and rebuild it in a Trumpian image… "None of it is happening behind closed doors, because no one involved needs to hide what they’re doing. It is right there to see, for anyone who will look."

NEW: The new defence secretary has secured an extra £1.5bn for UK’s long-delayed defence investment plan, with the bulk of that to be spent on drones to deter Russia and Iran. By @dansabbagh.bsky.social & @kiranstacey.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Some of our young members were recently interviewed by L'Express on why we shouldn't dwell on the past, and how they see the future of UK-EU relations evolving. You can read it (in French) here:

In an interview with The Independent, Sir John Major, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, argued that "there is a change coming, and the change coming is the next generation". Our future is European.

The new ECFR survey of 2,000 UK voters finds they want: 1️⃣ A closer relationship with the EU in response to threats from Putin's Russia and the USA's unreliability as an ally. 2️⃣ The UK to rejoin the EU 3️⃣ Freedom of Movement to be restored. Full results at ecfr.eu/publication/...

Peter Jukes suggests that President Putin’s concern about the European Union stems from its foundation in the rule of law and institutional checks on power, arguing that leaders such as Putin favour more centralised authority are uncomfortable with systems built on equality before the law.

Policies of cruelty to legal immigrants will only validate racist rhetoric, and damage the UK's economy and public services. They also damage the lives of millions of hard working people who made the UK their homes. Stop this dangerous nonsense! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

🎉 Happy 60th anniversary to France’s Permanent Representation to the Council of Europe! A founding member since 1949, France continues to shape European cooperation: from Schuman & Veil’s legacy to today’s priorities like Ukraine & democracy. Learn more 👇 www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

🧵 A British MP actively working to dismantle global health infrastructure in cahoots with a foreign govt is a concern that deserves serious attention, and considerably more of it than it is currently getting. Farage registered his campaign in the US, beyond the reach of UK scrutiny.

Andy Burnham is expected to cover the UK-EU reset in his big speech today. He should announce that Brexit red lines will no longer be allowed to hold the UK back. Closer alignment with the Single Market will boost the UK economy, but in the long term there's no substitute for rejoining the EU!

EU citizens in the UK are our friends and neighbours. They have built their lives here and contribute to our economy and society every day. Reform UK's plan to target them is appalling. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/25/reform-uk-plan-target-eu-nationals-britain-brexit