That's more than enough 2 days running posthumous arse-licking of the horrible specimen Rod Liddle on #BBCR4Today. Commiserations to his family but he's no loss to broadcasting or civil society.
Dr Charles Smith
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Heddwch Paz Peace Co-Editor-in-Chief, Bylines Cymru Political Economist Chair, Wales 4 Europe Board, European Movement UK Clwb Alawon Cefn Cribwr Opinions here STRICTLY personal ¡No Pasarán! #Breturn Mi abuelo: bit.ly/3WdU49G
I hope it'll be Spain vs. England. Trump will have a melt-down if he has to present the trophy to either of those...
The intelligent absurdism of Count Binface conveys some very serious messages. The gathering Binface Movement is catching a national wave and could grow to be something significant. This is no Silly Party. Binface is no Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel.
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The word "welfare" has been taken by the far right and turned into a term of abuse. The word "defence" has been placed on an altar, and is not open to question. If these concepts are properly and fully understood, the idea of increasing "defence" by reducing "welfare" is ludicrous.
Neil's speech, yesterday, belongs up there with Militant Tendency ("...scuttling about in taxis...") and his Bridgend speech ("I warn you not to be old" ... etc). He conveyed the right sense of urgency. We must rejoin the EU NOW, not "in the lifetime" of whoever is Labour leader next week.
Yesterday and this morning the BBC News programmes were full of talking heads saying that Britain does not spend enough money on the military. Now the BBC is showing the Trooping of the Colour. I'm thinking: "Hmmm..." Saying nothing, just thinking....
Quite right. Britain can't have sustainable growth without Rejoining the EU. See this comprehensive appraisal of the benefits across the STEEPLE factors. Fully fact checked and referenced. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FZLQW9TQ
Reboot Britain : Brexit RIP: A better Britain in a better Europe for a better World
Buy Reboot Britain : Brexit RIP: A better Britain in a better Europe for a better World by Cook, Mr Peter, Clutterbuck, Dr Charlie, Hindley MEP, Mr Michael, Knott, Mr Terence, Ward, Ms Julie, Nowak, Ms Wendy, Forrester KC, Mr Ian, Cawthorne, Mr Paul, Ekins-Daukes, Mr Adrian, Sampson, Mr Mark (ISBN: 9798272535818) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Dear #AndyBurnham, If you have neither the conviction nor the courage to fight Reform Ltd., a.k.a. the Brexit Party, on their one core belief, then you should not have picked the fight in the first place. You've lost it before you even start.
I have an important message for Mr Andy Burnham. It's this: Leyton by-election, 1965. Look it up. Never take the electorate for granted.
Starmer is digging in and learning lessons. There'll be no challenge. Sorry to disappoint the BBC, ITV and Sky journalists who have been so tied up in petty personality politics they forgot to progress beyond puberty.
Bye bye #WesStreeting. Good rubbish to bad riddance. There's the exit door, don't slam it on your slippery little fingers on your way out. Your Personal Tutor Mr Mandelson and your various dodgy financiers are going to be very disappointed with you I'm sorry to say. So sad 😂 .
This crowdfunder was only launched last night, but is rocketing already. 🚀 European Movement have a whole programme of activities to break the red lines and push this govt to set a course for full EU membership. Take a look --> www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/smash-red-...
Chris Mason on the BBC always looks as if his mother has dressed him and combed his hair.
Results day Friday 8th May I'm scheduled to be on live from Bridgend at 10.30, 17.45 and 18.40. Gareth from Llanfair P.G. at 12.30 and 15.00. Hopefully Rob from Swansea at times tbc. Direct link here: . www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks1C...
Bylines Scotland and Bylines Cymru election livestream
YouTube video by Bylines Network
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You might find this podcast interesting. There'll be a post-results follow-up next week. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
A Look at the Welsh National Elections
Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · May 6 · 30m
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No civilised country should have the death penalty. actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
Stay the Execution of Andrew Lukehart
Gov. DeSantis has scheduled the execution of Andrew Lukehart for Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m. for the 1997 tragic death of Gabrielle Hanshaw. Florida has the option to hold Andrew accountable with a sen...
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If the Met Police weren't so busy handcuffing and arresting pensioners for peacefully carrying placards supporting fellow human beings in Palestine, they might have more resources to put bobbies on the beat to look after fellow human beings in north London - and everywhere else. Just an idea.
"Some things are blindingly obvious: the 'reset' with Europe is vital - we need to rejoin as fast as the EU will let us." - Polly Toynbee www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #Breturn #RejoinEU
What does Britain need from Labour? Not another new PM, but a government with the guts to take radical action | Polly Toynbee
There’s no point searching for a saviour without a genuine change in direction. Real courage is necessary – because Labour still has time to fix what is broken, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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THE TABOO IS BROKEN: REJOIN! The Observer, front page. 26.4.26
How about calming down and pausing to think about whether making political appointments to professional roles such as Ambassador is such a great idea?
"The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket." - Pedro Sanchez, Prime Minister of Spain. Thanks to dual nationality, when British politicians & media cringe before the idiot Trump, my Spanish half keeps my British half sane.
The 2026 Senedd election is an opportunity for our movement to make a big impact, urging the next Welsh govt to work towards building closer ties with Europe... ..and putting pressure on Westminster to listen to the concerns of the Welsh from all walks of life who have been impacted by Brexit.
Wales for Europe@walesforeurope.bsky.social · 4mo agoPlease read and share Our Manifesto on Europe for the Senedd election 👇🇪🇺🏴 www.walesforeurope.org/ourmanifesto
Please read and share Our Manifesto on Europe for the Senedd election 👇🇪🇺🏴 www.walesforeurope.org/ourmanifesto
Our Manifesto on Europe
Wales for Europe's Manifesto on Europe sets out a clear series of policy asks for candidates standing in the 2026 Senedd election.
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Launch of the Wales for Europe Manifesto on Europe, ahead of the Senedd elections, 7 May 2026. Wales for Europe with the Senedd Cross-Party Group for Europe, Cardiff, Wales, 18 March 2026. nation.cymru/news/closer-...
Closer ties with Europe 'essential' if Wales is to meet challenges in health, education and the economy
Martin Shipton Wales will not be able to meet the challenges it faces in health, education, housing and security unless the UK develops a stronger, more productive relationship with the European Union...
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