Confirmation of what I’ve been saying: the EU is open to Britain rejoining without having to join Schengen or the euro : www.politico.eu/article/brus...

EU open to flexibility on euro and Schengen if UK tries to rejoin

The clarification could be a boost for Andy Burnham’s ambition to see Britain return to the European Union in his lifetime.

politico.eu

Over 14 yrs Tories grew the NHS waiting list from around 2m to nearly 8m - and are now 'surprised' that welfare spending on incapacity / disability has risen, so it 'must' be cut. Cut the wait, not the welfare. Also welfare spend vs GDP is within the normal range and not 'out of control'.

Rachel Reeves says UK's future should be inside the EU bbc.com/news/article...

Reeves says UK's future should be inside the EU

In her first major intervention since leaving the Treasury, Rachel Reeves says Brexit has made the UK "poorer, weaker and less secure".

bbc.com

The relentless trend of ever growing numbers supporting rejoining the EU continues

#bbcbreakfast Brexit has not been “reopened because of Andy Burnham”, but because: - it’s turned out to be a costly mistake - geopolitics shows we can’t rely on the US, but need to work with our neighbours with whom we share common interests - the public has turned against it

#BBCNews reporting on the damage caused by hackers to the crypto “industry”. Industry? What does it produce? Not food, housing, healthcare, education, energy or anything beneficial to humanity. It exists to help tax avoiders hide their money.

So many people are oblivious to the conditions of freedom of movement, hence the need for an honest, open debate.

Despite headwinds, the euro-area economy grew at twice the pace analysts predicted: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

French Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks as Headwinds Gain Strength

The euro-area economy grew at twice the pace analysts predicted, despite an unexpected slump in France and headwinds including elevated inflation and the selloff in bond markets.

bloomberg.com

#bbcqt EU Freedom of Movement is NOT an unconditional right under EU law: it is conditional on finding a job or being self-sufficient i.e. not being a burden on taxpayers. Otherwise there is no right to stay.

So, BBC Question Time yet again has Zia Yusuf on But #bbcqt has always favoured Farage’s parties During 10 yrs when Brexit was a key issue, they had UK Members of the European Parliament on 50 times: - ALL pro- Brexit - 47 from Farage’s parties (45 UKIP, 2 BP) - 0 from LAB, LD,Green,SNP, PlaidC

So sad to hear of the death of Patrick Stewart, not only a great actor, but in real life a stalwart Yorkshireman, Labour member, and anti Brexit campaigner

Note to Badenoch… You plan to leave the ECHR which means renegotiating the Good Friday Agreement and the Brexit deal, as well as the improvements Labour has made to that deal. Not so much “reopening the Brexit debate” as blowing everything up and starting all over again. Now THAT is a terrible idea.

#bbcbreakfast Brexit has not been “reopened because of Andy Burnham”, but because: - it’s turned out to be a costly mistake - geopolitics shows we can’t rely on the US, but need to work with our neighbours with whom we share common interests - the public has turned against it

Why Andy Burnham is making the right call to say that EU freedom of movement is not (or is no longer) the problem portrayed by some, and why Britain would not have to join Schengen or the euro if it rejoined the EU: labourlist.org/2026/10/imag...

'Imaginary and real obstacles to Britain resuming its membership of the EU' - LabourList

Former EPLP leader Richard Corbett looks at the myths and real objects that arise in any conversation about rejoining the EU.

labourlist.org

How solar power is quietly becoming bigger than nuclear bbc.com/future/artic...

'It's offensively cheap': How solar power is quietly becoming bigger than nuclear

After defying projections, solar's dramatic growth means it is overtaking nuclear as a global power source. Here are seven reasons for solar's success, and where it might go from here.

bbc.com

In Politico today: “Reform supporters aren’t manning the barricades to defend Brexit” Indeed! They know they’ve not got a leg to stand on.

“Crime is spiralling out of control under Labour” says Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp. It’s a lie. According to the new Crime Survey: -violent crime DOWN -knife crime DOWN -robbery DOWN -overall crime DOWN -shoplifting DOWN Yet Tory/Reform liars say it’s surging…

Why Andy Burnham is making the right call to say that EU freedom of movement is not (or is no longer) the problem portrayed by some, and why Britain would not have to join Schengen or the euro if it rejoined the EU: labourlist.org/2026/10/imag...

'Imaginary and real obstacles to Britain resuming its membership of the EU' - LabourList

Former EPLP leader Richard Corbett looks at the myths and real objects that arise in any conversation about rejoining the EU.

labourlist.org

In 2016, Britain's car manufacturing rivalled Germany's. Now, it's nowhere near.

How Brexit killed car manufacturing for Britain

Britain's car industry has been left with declining production, additional trade barriers and uncertainty over its electric vehicle future since Brexit.

thelondoneconomic.com

We simply can’t afford not to.

Members of the European Parliament open their arms to Britain rejoining the EU euobserver.com/243824/meps-...

MEPs open arms to UK rejoining EU to ‘correct’ Brexit mistake

Members of European Parliament from across the political spectrum are holding the door open for Britain to rejoin the union.

euobserver.com

“Farage campaigned for Trump in the last 3 presidential elections and notably came to his defence at a low moment when Trump fell badly behind in 2016 over his grotesque “grab ’em by the pussy” remarks” Farage will never dump Trump. He owes too much to MAGA money and the far right oligarchy.

6,000 jobs at Nissan's Washington plant (& 30k supply-chain roles) rely on 🇬🇧 joining the EU's 'Made in Europe' scheme, notes this Sunderland Echo ✉️. "Get Brexit Done" was a misnomer. To stop North East industry being collateral damage, we must #RejoinEU! 🇪🇺👇 #Sunderland #UKPolitics

The media coverage of the awful Aberfan disaster might also mention the incredible gesture of solidarity of the people of Aberfan, sending parcels of toys & clothes which had belonged to their dead children, to Florence when it suffered devastating floods two weeks later. #bbc

The media coverage of the awful Aberfan disaster might also mention the incredible gesture of solidarity of the people of Aberfan, sending parcels of toys & clothes which had belonged to their dead children, to Florence when it suffered devastating floods two weeks later. #bbc

I've just added my name to back the UK joining the EU by 2036 - or sooner! It takes 30 seconds. Will you join me? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/join_eu_by_2...

Add your name - Let's join the EU by 2036

Add your name to back the ambition for the UK to join the European Union by 2036. Join thousands calling for a confident future at the heart of Europe.

europeanmovement.co.uk

Another report that concludes that Britain’s best interest is to rejoin the EU :

The IPPR think‑tank says the UK must rejoin the EU to safeguard its prosperity, security and democracy amid heightened Russian aggression and a hostile United States, urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to stop debating Brexit and start work toward membership. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

UK must rejoin EU to combat growing threat from Russia and Trump, Burnham warned

IPPR urge Labour leader to ‘stop talking about Brexit’

independent.co.uk

Trying to sort out yet another problem caused by Brexit: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Shabana Mahmood to hold talks with EU over law enforcement cooperation

UK home secretary’s meeting comes after PM said he wanted to rejoin European law enforcement databases

theguardian.com