Amid war, climate change, wildfires, poverty, etc. - all is well with the profits of the big oil companies

After starting with speedy action on several little things that have raised the cost of living, how quickly will he move on to tackling the big one? ‘I want to rejoin the EU… Brexit has been a disaster’ – Andy Burnham www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/and...

'I want to rejoin the EU... Brexit has been a disaster' - Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham has pulled no punches in his assessment of Brexit - saying that leaving the EU has 'weakened immigration control'.

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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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Nigel Farage just took a question from a 'journalist' at his press conference, who turned out to be his former chief adviser Raheem Kassam, who asks him why the media are being so unfair to him

Fascinating change in BBC news bulletins about Reform. Farage announcement on small boats only gets the third spot and is balanced by critics saying he's trying to distract from allegations over his finances. Quite the change from the uncritical coverage earlier this year.

Will Trump be Burnham’s undoing, or the making of him? The answer lies in Europe | Jonathan Freedland www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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 task is to change that, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Regarding Ceuta, it is noticeable that the far-right and their media allies don’t point out that third-country nationals in Ceuta DO NOT get free movement to mainland Spain or the EU or the Schengen area. Ceuta is separated from mainland Spain by the Straits of Gibraltar which they cannot cross.

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.

blogs.cardiff.ac.uk

Regarding Ceuta, it is noticeable that the far-right and their media allies don’t point out that third-country nationals in Ceuta DO NOT get free movement to mainland Spain or the EU or the Schengen area. Ceuta is separated from mainland Spain by the Straits of Gibraltar which they cannot cross.

FIFA boss Infantino says he is grateful for the feedback about his plans. Does he know the difference between feedback and backlash?

Wildfires across Europe on an unprecedented scale, yet Badenoch says she’ll throws out of her party anyone who supports the net zero target (that was introduced by a previous Conservative govt). She’d rather the planet burns than reduce the profits of the fossil fuel companies.

Good to see a united European front on this. 🇪🇺 Unity is strength ! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Fifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through

Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposal...

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So never mind war, climate change, wildfires, poverty, etc. - all is well with the profits of oil companies. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war

Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.

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Two Tories spend their fortunes wasting the time of the already clogged-up legal system, with a spat about their respective insults and extreme views www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Libel claim against Matt Hancock thrown out by Court of Appeal

The former Suffolk MP says he was "right to call out" what he saw were Covid-19 conspiracy theories.

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Interesting insight into the dark networks that are funding right wing groups across Europe, including Britain: www.thenerve.news/p/cpac-confe...

Liz Truss, dark money and the gen-Z Catholics: who’s behind CPAC in the UK?

The British debut of Maga’s favourite conference last week was widely seen as a joke. But a Nerve investigation reveals its young organisers are part of a web of culture-war connections – from the US ...

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Rejoin EU, say two thirds of Londoners (and 85% of younger people under 35!) as Sadiq Khan pushes for closer ties. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

Rejoin EU, say two thirds of Londoners as Sadiq Khan pushes for closer ties

Exclusive: 85% of Londoners aged 18 to 34 would vote for the UK to go back into the European Union, according to a new poll

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Yesterday in Shipley, I tried a Birra Murano, thinking it was an Italian beer. Knowing that Murano is near Venice, I was puzzled by the design on the glass depicting Tuscan style hills. So I googled it: “Birra Murano is made in England, despite its branding and packaging” Misleading or wot?

Farage has no judgement. Big calls he got wrong: -Brexit -Trump -Putin -Climate change -the Truss budget -team selection (e.g. the Welsh leader he appointed convicted of taking Putin bribes) He lacks the competence & judgement needed to be trusted with anything remotely important.

Wildfires across Europe on an unprecedented scale, yet Badenoch says she’ll throws out of her party anyone who supports the net zero target (that was introduced by a previous Conservative govt). She’d rather the planet burns than reduce the profits of the fossil fuel companies.

My thoughts on “How should Prime Minister Burnham handle the EU?” labourlist.org/2026/07/how-...

'How should Prime Minister Burnham handle the EU? - LabourList

In discussions around our reset with the EU free movement may no longer be the problem it is sometimes feared.

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You see everything is connected. The marine heatwaves off the coasts of Europe make heatwaves on land more intense, which in turn dries out vegetation, which then creates perfect fire weather conditions. Brought to you by the world's refusal to drastically reduce the burning of fossil fuels.

Ongoing marine heatwave in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea | EU Space Support Office

In late May 2026, several countries in Western Europe faced above-average temperatures. During the same period, large areas of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea also recorded above-average ...

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IPSOS: "31% currently say they’re likely to consider voting Labour at the next election. But if Labour were to offer a 2nd referendum in its manifesto, this rises to a 45% – the only EU policy pledge tested that makes a meaningful difference to the party’s support" www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-bre...

The Brexit vote 10 years on: study shows desire for closer EU relationship – but trade-offs temper rush to rejoin | King's College London

More people – though still not a majority – now think the referendum was a mistake

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We hear more and more about the costs of Brexit that Johnson, Farage & co never told us about, but this revelation from health professionals’ magazine Nursing Times is perhaps the worst: Loss of EU nurses after Brexit responsible for over 3,700 deaths www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/lo...

Loss of EU nurses after Brexit 'responsible' for more than 3,700 deaths

The loss of EU nurses from the NHS caused over 3,700 additional hospital deaths in the three years after Brexit, according to researchers.

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Farage’s dodgy donor problems just get worse and worse: bylinetimes.com/2026/07/23/p...

‘Posh George’, Two Passports, and a Fraudulent Identity: Convicted Fraudster and Nigel Farage Funder's Connections to Reform UK’s Murky Financial Structures

Why did Reform UK change from being a privately-owned company to a non-profit company limited by guarantee in 2025? Nafeez Ahmed investigates a fraudulent identity used by George Cottrell – and how hi...

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My thoughts on “How should Prime Minister Burnham handle the EU?” labourlist.org/2026/07/how-...

'How should Prime Minister Burnham handle the EU? - LabourList

In discussions around our reset with the EU free movement may no longer be the problem it is sometimes feared.

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A new government is setting its direction. I and many others have just signed the European Movement’s petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on the EU and set out a plan for Britain’s European future. Why not add your name? Click 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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Remember that, when it was still in the EU, Britain supported & voted for the introduction of this EU Entry/Exit System (EES). The then (Tory) govt wanted more checks on non-EU visitors entering the EU www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

New EU system tripling time to get through border, airport boss says

Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

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“Andy Burnham’s plans could bring the UK closer to Europe than he realises” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Andy Burnham’s plans could bring the UK closer to Europe than he realises

The new PM’s priorities are domestic, but he will soon realise that closer engagement with the EU is a no-brainer, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

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Andy Burnham is being urged by business & economists to consider reversing Brexit Frontier Economics study: Rejoining EU could unlock £92 billion: a minimum 3.6% GDP boost. Much more than current “Re-set”. And benefiting north & midlands the most. bestforbritain.org/eu_membershi...

EU membership to supercharge UK economy by at least £92bn, report suggests - Best for Britain

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A very good first discussion with @andyburnham.bsky.social. We are both committed to bringing the EU and the UK closer and closer. Together, we will work towards a successful Summit that delivers for our businesses, our young people and our shared security.