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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 2h

Digested week: My heart sank at seeing Labour’s ‘Hope Again’ conference slogan. But then came Andy Burnham #JohnCrace The prime minister gave far and away the most powerful, emotional and gamechanging leader’s speech of the century www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Digested week: My heart sank at seeing Labour’s ‘Hope Again’ conference slogan. But then came Andy Burnham | John Crace

The prime minister gave far and away the most powerful, emotional and gamechanging leader’s speech of the century

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 7h

The ambition for a closer UK–EU relationship has willing partners in Europe. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Sandro Gozi MEP called for talks to begin immediately and move beyond the government’s red lines. There’s an opportunity here. Let’s make the most of it. youtube.com/shorts/IXTvR...

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Sandro Gozi on Radio 4 says the EU would be willing to engage with the UK on a closer relationship

YouTube video by European Movement UK

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 7h

The UK remains a “close and valued partner” of the EU, while technical discussions between the two sides continue across several areas, the European Commission said. www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/eu...

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EU says UK remains close partner amid ongoing technical talks

Bloc says it remains open to UK's proposals for developing future relationship | Anadolu

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 19h

Welcome to the new Reform roadshow. Same as the last but more desperate #JohnCrace Nige is not rattled that the UK likes its new PM. Or that Reform is second in the polls. Oh no. Because Nige believes in Nige www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Welcome to the new Reform roadshow. Same as the last but more desperate | John Crace

Nige is not rattled that the UK likes its new PM. Or that Reform is second in the polls. Oh no. Because Nige believes in Nige

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 21h

Senior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU

Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 21h

You all know what to do, currently 3809 votes 88% yes, 12% No

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 23h

Byline Times’ chief reporter has been blocked from attending the Conservative Party conference, just weeks after leader Kemi Badenoch called Reform’s decision to bar several journalists from their own conference “authoritarian” and an attack on the “free press”. bylinetimes.com/2026/09/30/k...

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Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Block Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban

The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 23h

France, Germany, Britain, Italy, Ireland and the European Commission joined the talks to decide how to respond to pressure from Washington to draw down oil stockpiles or face a ban on U.S. exports of diesel, three European officials told #POLITICO. www.politico.eu/article/euro...

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European countries agree on ‘assertive’ response to US pressure on diesel

The countries, including Britain, France and Germany, held an emergency meeting Thursday to respond to calls from the Trump administration to release fuel reserves.

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European Movement in Wandsworth and Merton @emwandsworthmerton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On Oct 19 we are having a social with a difference! Arjan, our resident local beer expert, has reserved Battersea Brewery taproom for everyone hoping to learn more on beer history and styles. It's also a great opportunity to meet EM members from across London. All info here: tinyurl.com/4c9y8mxz

A external shot of Battersea Brewery in Wandsworth

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 01/10/2026

The sweet stench of rampant hypocrisy @bylinetimes.bsky.social chief reporter blocked from attending the Conservative Party conference, just weeks after leader Kemi Badenoch called Reform’s decision to bar several journalists from their own conference “authoritarian” & an attack on the “free press'

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Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Block Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban

The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

“Brexit was a huge loss both for the British people and for the European project as a whole. If the United Kingdom were to make such a decision, Spain would welcome it with open arms and once again embrace our friends in Britain.” - President Sánchez

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 01/10/2026

Much of what Burnham says is true. The 1980s were a decade of deindustrialisation, asset-stripping & financial deregulation that has shaped modern Britain & not in a good way. But listen more closely to the speech, and it becomes clear that Burnham is struggling to find a way to turn back the clock

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Rightwing economic myths could derail Burnham’s project – to destroy them, look to Keynes | Larry Elliott

Borrowing can be good, there is no such thing as the ‘nation’s credit card’, and, yes, you can buck the markets – as previous governments have shown, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

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Liz Webster 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺 @lizwebster.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Should the U.K. look to rejoin the EU? Only 71 votes so far …. In @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news...

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“The question is not whether we can afford to remain within the Convention [ECHR]. It is whether, in an increasingly dangerous world, we can afford not to” Political liars and lightweights, like Badenoch and Farage, must never be allowed to take that risk. www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...

The Law Society
Gazette

In short, if Britain were to leave the ECHR, it would not be
'taking back control. It would be surrendering influence over the rules and institutions that help keep us safe.
The debate about the ECHR is too often conducted as though it were a choice between national sovereignty and international law. That is a false choice.
The Convention advances British interests because it reflects British values: liberty under law, democratic government and the accountability of power.
Walking away would not make Britain freer. It would make Britain weaker.

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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 30/09/2026

And please, if you don’t already, consider signing up to the Nerve's twice-weekly newsletter covering culture, politics and tech. Now more than ever we need independent journalism. Join us! www.thenerve.news/membership

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membership | The Nerve

Fearless, independent journalism on culture, politics and tech

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 01/10/2026

Aides to Andy Burnham have been talking to EU experts in a range of organisations about how the public would view a promise to rejoin, as momentum builds behind including such a pledge in the next Labour manifesto @lisaocarroll.bsky.social

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No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU

Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 01/10/2026

Day 18 of asking @andyburnham.bsky.social to jam with us so we can talk about getting UK artists touring Europe again! 🎶 Tag Andy in the comments so he sees this!

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 01/10/2026

At long last, the UK has a PM that understands the need and urgency of changing the voting system. In his conference speech on September 29th , 2026, Burnham said that changing the voting system to proportional representation will be a manifesto commitment for UK Labour at the next general election

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At last a PM who understands the need to change the voting system

Dr Keith Darlington At long last, the UK has a PM that understands the need and urgency of changing the voting system. In his conference speech on September 29th , 2026, Burnham said that changing the...

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 01/10/2026

Phew this is amazing news as Andy Burnham has said it’s “possible” Labour’s next election manifesto could include an in-out referendum on rejoining the EU in his strongest signal yet of his intentions to repair the damage of Brexit. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

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Burnham considers second Brexit referendum as France and Spain urge UK to rejoin EU

Britain would be welcomed back into the EU ‘with open arms’, Spain’s prime minister says

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There was a chance here to look more grown up and it is entirely unsurprising that Badenoch did not take it.

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NEW: We are one! The @thenerve.news is celebrating its first birthday today!!! With the news that we are financially sustainable!!! THANK YOU so much to the many, many people who helped us get here. Your support is everything! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 pressgazette.co.uk/news/the-ner...

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The Nerve reaches 5,000 paying subscribers in first year

Newsletter-led newsbrand from ex-Observer journalists now said to be financially sustainable.

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 30/09/2026

Thank you for the truth bomb, President Macron!

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 30/09/2026

#Brexit - President Macron is spot on - Brexit has been an utter disaster for the UK.

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 30/09/2026

Take back control - rejoin the EU 🇪🇺

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 30/09/2026

The European Union will open its vast economy to countries waiting to join its ranks, provided they agree to stand with the bloc against hostile states and industrial rivals, according to a draft European Commission proposal obtained by #POLITICO. www.politico.eu/article/ursu...

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EU to offer single-market access to candidate countries

Economic benefits would be conditional and can be taken away if non-members backslide on democracy or share sensitive tech with unfriendly governments, the plan says.

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 30/09/2026

Big news from the Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first-past-the-post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me?

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The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.

We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds

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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"There is so little incentive for the EU to indulge a country that stormed out once & still cannot say what it wants". www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...

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The problem is they just don’t care about us any more

But when you come to Brussels, you realise how far down the list of priorities we have not fallen

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 29/09/2026

"I think he's right to say we've got to be honest here, this has not worked for us." Lisa Nandy says the big Brexit promises have not been met and Andy Burnham is right to look at options that bring us closer to Europe.

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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Reversing Brexit isn't just "an option". It's the only sensible option that gives us all the benefits & a voice at the table. And it's inevitable, so let's get on with it before any more damage is done! www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/britai...

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Britain Could Rejoin European Union On My Watch, Says Andy Burnham

The prime minister said reversing Brexit completely is “an option” as he seeks closer ties with the bloc.

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 30/09/2026

Andy Burnham says he will set out options for Britain’s long-term relationship with Europe, and seek consensus on the way forward. This is positive progress. The UK–EU summit is an opportunity to give Britain a clearer direction #EMUK youtube.com/shorts/eDyL6...

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Andy Burnham says he will set out options for Britain’s long-term relationship with Europe, and seek

YouTube video by European Movement UK

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026

Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled #JohnCrace Nothing was off the table, no coded hints, and by the end no one could be in any doubt about what Burnham believed www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled | John Crace

Nothing was off the table and by the end no one could be in any doubt about what Burnham believed

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026

Around 3 million Spanish households can relax a little as they look ahead to October's bill. This Tuesday, the government approved a cap on the rise in the regulated gas tariff and the price of butane gas cylinders to prevent a further increase in energy bills. www.surinenglish.com/spain/govern...

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Spain's government to cap gas and butane prices to prevent energy bills from rising even further | Sur in English

Cabinet will cap the increase in the Tur tariff at 15% and the price of a gas cylinder may not exceed 19.55 euros

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026

"Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na... @OpenBritainHQ

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026

Burnham has just delivered the most revolutionary vision of any PM since Thatcher When Andy Burnham said he wanted to tear up the last 40 years of political consensus he meant it, says political editor David Madd www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

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Burnham has just delivered the most revolutionary vision of any PM since Thatcher

When Andy Burnham said he wanted to tear up the last 40 years of political consensus he meant it, says political editor David Maddox

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026

It’s now up to all pro-EU activists, voters & organisations to now pressure Labour into the full EU membership option While so-called “red lines” on will be maintained until the next election, Burnham’s spokesman refused to deny suggestions that Labour could campaign on a pledge to rejoin the UK.

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Burnham opens door to rejoining EU as he rips into Brexit

Burnham has suggested he will put fresh options to the nation regarding its future relations with the European Union after Brexit.

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026

Nobody ever says, “The chancellor’s going to be in trouble because of all those lost immigrants” For every 100,000 immigrants lost, it costs the UK Treasury £7bn, according to the OBR. That figure is unsurprising if you’ve been concentrating, but why is it not being shouted?

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Cutting immigration to the UK means billions less for the Treasury. Can the country really afford that? | Zoe Williams

‘Taking back control’ turns out to be staggeringly expensive. That’s something to mull over as budget day approaches, writes Zoe Williams

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026

Getting closer to PR. A huge benefit if enacted on our road to rejoining the EU Labour MP Alex Sobel: “Labour is committed to changing the voting system." “We are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country – and that is what we need to hold on to.”

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UK is closer than ever to getting proportional representation, Labour MP claims

"Folks, we are nearly there"

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026

Stella Creasy, Labour MP and Chair of the Labour Movement for Europe.

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026

TOMORROW on SMR Rejoin Radio we're all over the BIG burning question on everyone's lips: Is it INEVITABLE we're gonna REJOIN the EU? PLUS: Music from Rachel Ashley & Funkybatch Get YOUR copy BEFORE anyone else hears it! Subscribe TODAY! 👉 www.TheRejoiners.co.uk

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 28/09/2026

Nigel Farage linked the RAF Fairford arrests to Iranian agents arriving by small boats and demanded the suspects’ identities. Police have now confirmed all five men are UK nationals from London. youtube.com/watch?v=5Lvf...

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Farage’s Fairford Claim Collapses: Suspects Are UK Nationals!

YouTube video by Maximilien Robespierre

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 28/09/2026

They really are quite mad, but extremists usually are. Braverman said the requirement ‘will be in law, in guidance’, would apply to ‘every school’ up to and including sixth formers It would be policed through Ofsted inspections and by parents reporting their children’s schools to the party 😳

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Reform UK Braverman promises 'consequences' if pupils don't sing hymns

Reform UK has said schools will face ‘consequences’ if they fail to make pupils regularly sing hymns and the national anthem under a Reform government. The party’s education spokesperson, Suella Brave...

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