Cambridge for Europe
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Cambridge for Europe is a cross-party, collaborative group campaigning to secure the UK’s place in Europe, and for the UK to rejoin the EU.
BROWDER: Trump’s policies towards Putin don’t make sense and not in America’s national interest. Why is Trump so apprehensive about holding Putin to account? Who knows what deal he has with Putin. There’s a pattern of foreign governments enriching Trump or people close to him.
UK (GB), JL Partners poll: LAB-S&D: 27% (+6) REFORM~NI: 25% (-2) CON~ECR: 20% (-1) LDEM-RE: 12% GREENS-G/EFA: 10% (-1) +/- vs. 16-19 June 2026 Fieldwork: 01-03 August 2026 Sample size: 2,048 ➤ europeelects.eu/uk
Young people did not have a say in the Brexit referendum but have to live with its dreadful consequences. Of course, they want to rejoin the EU.
Amid war, climate change, wildfires, poverty, etc. - all is well with the profits of the big oil companies
Decades of complacancy have left Europe vulnerable. "Once in a century" weather events - droughts, heatwaves, floods - have become normal, and our infrastructure isn't ready for it. Yet many political leaders across Europe want to weaken and delay measures to end dependence on fosssil fuels. 🧵1/n
Russia's attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17, is a stark reminder of European failure. We need large long-term orders for SAMP/T NG and Aster interceptors for Ukraine. We need to pressure South Korea to sell air defense. We also need to transfer more of our systems
Russia's murder of Ukrainian civilians is nothing new, but last night's deadly attack on Kyiv showed how vulnerable Europe's dependence on the US for key defence capabilities makes us. UK, EU, and Ukraine are working together to develop alternatives to the scarce Patriot missiles. Invest more!
The Kyiv Independent@kyivindependent.com · 10h ago⚡️Update: At least 17 killed, 44 injured after massive Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv region. Search and rescue operations remain underway after Russia launched 24 ballistic missiles, four hypersonic missiles, and 115 drones targeting civilian infrastructure and residential areas overnight.
Don't forget to sign European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name here👇 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.
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Huge shift in Welsh public opinion, from voting Leave 10 years ago to 69% now wanting to Rejoin EU: blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/thinking-wal...
From Leave to Rejoin: Welsh Public Opinion Ten Years On
Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.
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This ⬇️ "In an increasingly dangerous world, our European neighbours are finding safety in numbers – but Britain is on the outside. The new PM’s task is to change that."
Will Trump be Burnham’s undoing, or the making of him? The answer lies in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
In an increasingly dangerous world, Europe is finding safety in numbers – but Britain is on the outside. The new PM’s ta
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A reminder that #RussiaIsATerroristState This was no mistake, accident, or collateral damage. This was the deliberate targeting of a Ukrainian civilian, after which the Russian unit responsible proudly posted their footage online. He survived, but hundreds of "human safari" victims did not.
The Kyiv Independent@kyivindependent.com · yesterdayA video circulating on social media shows a Russian drone hunting an unarmed civilian trading at a local market in Kherson's Central district around 6:45 a.m. Video: National Police / Telegram.
Connected by more than a map. Our future is European.
"Fresh doubts" is one way to put it. Blatant dishonesty and breach of Parliamentary rules in the service of a small clique of billionaire oligarchs might be another. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage admission over timing of Reform leadership talks raises fresh doubts over £5m gift
Nigel Farage admits he discussed returning as Reform leader months before election, appearing to undermine previous claims
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With Russia at the door and the US backing away, Europe has to build its own ‘way of war’. But even in a Europe-focused Nato 3.0, Washington would still want to call the shots. We need an insurance policy. My piece @guardian www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
With Russia at the door and the US backing away, Europe has to build its own ‘way of war’
Even in a Europe-focused Nato 3.0, Washington would still want to call the shots. We need an insurance policy, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
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I guess he's just lucky there's no record of him supporting Net Zero
Farage's Reform UK, Lowe's Restore Britain, and Badenoch's Conservatives are making the far-right of UK politics an increasingly crowded space ... all fighting for the votes of the nastiest 30% of the Electorate.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2d agoFormer neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate for Somerset council election
This investigation relates to one first reported by myself and the team of BBC Radio 4's The Naked Week last autumn... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog
Tice says the complaint related to a debate on Israeli influence and whether he should have referenced his register of interests.
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BREAKING Reform UK's Richard Tice is being investigated by the parliamentary standards watchdog over an allegation that he failed to declare an interest.
Monique Hawkins, acting chief executive of the3million, said the impact of the Home Office’s retrospective review was devastating for many. "People applied to the EU settlement scheme in good faith...by building their lives in the UK and putting down roots." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
EU citizens in UK get letters telling them post-Brexit residency rights were given ‘in error’
After years of building lives in UK, potentially hundreds of thousands of EU citizens are being told they have no right to remain
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The UK and its European allies face a real military threat from Putin's Russia. Farage and Reform UK want to waste the UK defence budget on performative cruelty against the already declining number of irregular migrants crossing the channel in small boats🤔 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Former navy officer criticises Reform plan to use military to stop small boats
Retired commander says policy lacks substance as party accused of trying to distract from Nigel Farage’s scandals
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On 29 August, Icelanders will vote on whether to open talks on joining the EU. Iceland is already part of the single market and Schengen, but economic pressures, security concerns and changing attitudes have put its relationship with Europe back on the agenda.
The funniest - and least discussed - aspect of this is that Farage, having reportedly told RefUK he'd only lead them if compensated for the £1m a year income he had outside politics, pocketed their five million, then kept earning from outside interests at the same rate anyway. He scammed even them.
Alex Andreou@sturdyalex.bsky.social · 3d agoImportant, because Farage's defence for not declaring Harborne's £5m 'gift' has always been very specific: he did not decide to stand until 3rd of June. Turns out this deal was struck mid-May (confirmed by RefUK) and facilitated by Farage's other big donor, convicted felon 'Posh' George Cotrell. 🧐
Here are those special rules on Ceuta and Melilla as regards Schengen - dating back to Spain acceding to the Schengen Convention eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...
Nissim@nissimss.bsky.social · 5d agoCeuta isn’t in mainland Spain. Is on Morocco’s coast. Under Spanish control since 1500 Is one of 2 Spanish cities that form the European Union’s only land borders with Africa, While Ceuta is part of the EU, it operates under special rules that restrict people from entering Spain and the rest of EU.
But that would mean I already knew I was going back into politics when I accepted the £5 million, so I'd have been lying when I said I didn't need to declare it.
““baffling” company with such substantial debts should be making such a large donation…“This adds to the litany of recent examples where a lack of transparency has left the true sources behind political donations open to question.”” Yet more suspect RefUK finances. observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform given six-figure donation by firm that received £6...
Nigel Farage’s party is facing questions about the lack of transparency over £100,000 in funds donated by a management consultancy
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Important, because Farage's defence for not declaring Harborne's £5m 'gift' has always been very specific: he did not decide to stand until 3rd of June. Turns out this deal was struck mid-May (confirmed by RefUK) and facilitated by Farage's other big donor, convicted felon 'Posh' George Cotrell. 🧐
European Heart@bexbitchley.bsky.social · 4d ago@mrjamesob.bsky.social @sturdyalex.bsky.social @pimlicat.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/nigel-farage-reform-leader-deal-george-cottrell-5gfrcrmb0
A terrified man races through dark woods, the baying of hounds at his back… “Nigel Farage struck a secret deal for return as Reform leader months before the election — challenging his claim he wasn't involved in politics so didn't need to report gifts.”
Nigel Farage struck Reform comeback deal long before election
Supervised by the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, the agreement undermines Farage’s claim about when he decided to return to politics
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Imagine founding an entire political party just to end up begging volunteers to save you from losing to a man wearing a novelty rubbish bin on his head. Self-awareness really is in short supply down in Clacton. 🗑️🇬🇧
Farage asks Reform activists to 'come and help him for once' in bizarre campaign plea
Charming! Nigel Farage has made an appeal to Reform activists in the upcoming by-election - and he thinks they owe him one...
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