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@chrislyddon.bsky.social
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Anglais, résident en France (et je l’adore !). Toujours Européen. Passionnément anti-Brexit. British, loving living in France, forever European. Passionately anti Brexit #FBPE

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 3h
Xavier Becerra put the Steve Hilton contradiction right on the debate stage: enforce Trump’s federal immigration laws, but ignore California’s own protections? Then he dropped the hammer: “You seem to welcome immigrants who look like you, but deport immigrants who look like me.”
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European Movement West London #FBPE #FBPR #RejoinEU @em-westlondon.bsky.social · 1h
EU responds to Burnham “…the UK is welcome to join the customs union or single market via membership of the European Economic Area.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s... www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU
French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 2h
Finn McRedmond: The Brexit ‘I told you so’ button is tempting for Ireland, but we should hold fire
irishtimes.com
Finn McRedmond: The Brexit ‘I told you so’ button is tempting for Ireland, but we should hold fire
In Ireland’s interests to work with Andy Burnham as obligingly as possible on the Europe question
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Bettina Struff #Woke #FBPE #FBPR #NHS #RejoinEU @bettinastruff.bsky.social · 2h
"His remarks are particularly likely to be welcomed by EU members, who have been frustrated by the UK’s inability to have an honest conversation with itself about its relationship with the bloc." An excellent article from @alexhh.bsky.social in @bylinetimes.bsky.social And already....
Screenshot from the Financial Times of a photo of Macron and Sanchez shaking hands, above the text:  Emmanuel Macron, French president, and Pedro Sánchez, Spain's prime minister, both said the UK would be welcomed back into the bloc, which it voted to leave in the acrimonious Brexit referendum in 2016.
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Aralski @aralski.bsky.social · 2h
It's laughable that he's running for political office. He's an idiot. Here in the UK he was David Cameron's chief strategist and advocated for Brexit. Fucking Brexit, that's gone oh so well. I hope he gets humiliated.
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 11h
“We urge the Conservative Party to explain why Byline Times journalists have been denied accreditation and to rethink its decision. Once again, the union calls on all political parties to uphold press freedom, freedom of expression and the public's right to be informed.” ✍️ NUJ responds
nuj.org.uk
NUJ responds to reports of Conservative party banning Byline Times journalists from conference
The NUJ has responded to reports that Byline Times journalists have been denied access to the Conservative Party conference.
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FOARP @foarp.bsky.social · 19h
"First of all, absolutely nobody is suggesting we would give up our position in the free market in Europe... I've never heard anyone suggesting that we wouldn't have the same kind of deal that Switzerland has..." How I loathe this glib, unserious man, and his fetid lies. youtu.be/zzykce4oxII?...
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Daniel Hannan on Channel 4 News discussing Britain's EU referendum
YouTube video by DanielHannan
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Just copy & share everywhere please. Absolutely thumping.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If people don't want to pay tax to make this country function and help out the rest of society and particularly those who need help most... then maybe they should move to Dubai and stop bleating about it. Really sick to death of it.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 14h
“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
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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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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 14h
When you cursed out “Obamacare not knowing it is Medicaid in your State. Gone now.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 21h
President Macron, "Brexit has cost the UK 8% of GDP.. Brexit is the biggest lie of the last 30 years" My view: Brexit was sold as a route to greater prosperity: less bureaucracy, more money, new trade opportunities Instead, Britain put new barriers between itself and its largest trading market.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 19h
It's possible the next general election has just become another referendum on the EU.
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Supertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social · 19h
“Where are all the women” ask knuckle dragging far right scum while talking about asylum seekers. Getting sexually assaulted by British men, it would seem.
Female asylum seekers report being sexually assaulted by British men
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Dr Nuits de Young @nuitsdeyoung.bsky.social · 16h
I never wanted the bloody opt-outs - thought them degrading & was disgusted by govts here going on abt them as if they were something special. I want full & equal membership. I want back the citizenship & identity that were stolen from me agst my will by bigots & traitors 10 yrs ago.
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 21h
So what ARE the options for Britain re EU? - Status quo: massive damage to the economy - Customs Union: limited economic benefit - Single Market: significant economic benefit but UK has to follow EU rules without a say on them - EU membership: econ & political benefits with a seat at the table
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Slurms MacKrueger @slurmsmackenzie.bsky.social · 19h
Here we go again!
Lucy taking the football away from Charlie Brown as he is about to kick it. Lucy's face has been replaced by Andy Burnham and Charlie Brown's by FBPE.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Is Rejoining the European Union an option?" Lisa Nandy, "Yes of course." "And I think Andy Burnham is right to say that we've got to be honest, Brexit has not worked for us" "A lot of the public I think have come to that view as well"
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Gerry Doyle @mgerrydoyle.bsky.social · 21h
this is being framed as politically risky but at this point in the uk there is almost no one who thinks brexit was a net positive and much hard data confirming how badly it hurt the economy www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
bloomberg.com
Burnham Says Britain Could Rejoin the EU After Next Election
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he could campaign to take Britain back into the European Union at the next general election, reopening the country’s debate on its relationship with the continent a de...
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 22h
ICYMI: This morning on Radio 4's Today programme, Andy Burnham confirmed joining the EU customs union, single market membership and full rejoining are all on the table, and said "we could go all the way" (after the next election)
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Remarkable that the Telegraph is not screaming this morning about Burnham's pledge of a closer/rejoining EU relationship because Brexit has failed.
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T @toneg99.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Guardian has gone with the Marco Rubio statement as its header today. Our media are run by imbeciles
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ElliePerry 🏳️‍⚧️ @ellieperry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'd suggest that it would also help if BBC news stopped platforming Trump as well on this, looking at their overseas news feed recently, you'd think Trump was the leader of the UK
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
For all we know at the moment, the 5 men arrested near RAF Fairford might have been on a stag night. But the wild claims by Trump and Rubio suggest that, if they'd been apprehended in the US, they would have been denied due process. I hope our government tells them to butt out of our justice system.
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Text version; Luxembourg: £2436 Switzerland: £2400 Norway: £2164 Denmark: £1822 Holland: £1403 Italy: Men £1437, Women £1056 Belgium: £1401 Malta: £1400 - £1600 Spain: £1341 France: £1296 Germany: £1281 Sweden: £1226 Austria: £1121 (min) Ireland: £1115 (min) UK: £1045
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
As Andy Burnham decides to make pensioners poorer instead of taxing the mega-rich or rejoining the EU, a reminder of how the UK compares with the rest of Western Europe on pensions.
Luxembourg: £2436
Switzerland: £2400
Norway: £2164
Denmark: £1822
Holland: £1403
Italy: Men £1437, Women £1056
Belgium: £1401
Malta: £1400 - £1600
Spain: £1341
France: £1296
Germany: £1281
Sweden: £1226
Austria: £1121 (min)
Ireland: £1115 (min)
UK: £1045
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Dave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is true, but the weekly income of the actual average UK single pensioner is over £300 a week, much closer to, e.g., the French, because 69% of UK pensioners have more than one pension... Only 40% of the income of married-couple pensioners is the State Pension...
gov.uk
Pensioners’ Incomes: financial years ending 1995 to 2025
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Gemma Clark 🧿🕯️ @gemmaclark.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Homophobes are very grateful to the transphobes who pathed the way for this. The racists can’t wait to get their turn. It’s only a matter of time. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Christian 'discriminated' against in job retraction over LGBT views, court hears
Felix Ngole was rejected for a job after his potential employer discovered his views on homosexuality.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
You'll be surprised to hear the word 'Brexit' doesn't appear anywhere in the article.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Why might that be, Telegraph?
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Wait. Which country is he talking about?
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รℓσαɳε ℓყรɓεƭɦ @sloanelysbeth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
yeah but your boss says they have ✨legitimate concerns💫 so...
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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is where supporting the fascist reform party gets the UK , a lad sitting down being bullied by self appointed vigilantes. These two are disgusting, but this is where Farage has dragged the UK.
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The two bigots from this racially motivated incident have been identified. Ryan Green is the man seen in the video walking up and hassling the young man. Scott Brodie is the man behind the camera. For anyone that wants to share this for educational purposes.
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Imagine sitting on a bench in a park in Blackpool, England, just minding your own business. Two men walk up to you and demand you move along. They claim 'women & kids are scared of immigrants'. The young man who at first doesn't understand what they're saying, is shocked to think they mean him.
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The article. Do read & share. Kudos to The Independent. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Burnham edges Labour closer to rejoining EU
Exclusive: After Ed Miliband told the Labour conference in Liverpool that Britain’s future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next el...
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Spooky Moose Malloy @spooksmalloy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"You will never defeat us" is a very funny thing to say after you've just bailed everyone who was involved in whatever the fuck this was
All five men arrested in RAF base plot are British nationals
The five men who were arrested and subsequently released on bail are all British citizens, home secretary Shabana Mahmood has just told the Labour party conference.

She adds that the scene is “now safe” and the residents living near to the RAF base are now able to return home.

“Let this be a reminder: you will never defeat us,” he says.
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Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Basically she has a choice: -implement trans segregation -get yelled at by the telegraph And oppressing an entire minority is a lesser, frivolous cost to her
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 28/09/2026
Huge news! @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social , chair of the European Movement UK, said:“Regardless of how it is phrased, the ambition that in the next parliament we would open accession talks to join the EU as a full member is an exciting one”
independent.co.uk
Burnham edges Labour closer to rejoining EU
Exclusive: After Ed Miliband told the Labour conference in Liverpool that Britain’s future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next el...
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Chris Smith @ledredman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Blue Labour are always there to piss on everything.
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David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
So why don't politicians who argue that Britain can't afford benefits advocate putting up the minimum wage to the point where universal credit no longer has to subsidise low-wage employers?
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paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Another entitled knob has left the country. 😢 "While there will be many other reasons that so many other wealthy individuals have quit Britain, for me not being able to move around the city as I needed to was the clinching factor." — Sir Peter Lampl www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09...
Screencap of Telegraph article headline:

'Sadiq Khan's LTNs made me flee Britain, says millionaire philanthropist.
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God-Emperor Tsunami 💙 #FBPE #BLM #GTTO @tsunami65.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Labour, still chasing the Far-Reich vote.
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‘We’ve done everything by the book’: EU citizens left in limbo after UK government strips post-Brexit residency status
Home Office faces legal action after 1,473 people living in UK before Brexit told settled status was granted in error
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thattimwalker.bsky.social @thattimwalker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The country is sick to death of Brexit, and, if Burnham can reverse it, every one of us — irrespective of our politics — will owe him.
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thattimwalker.bsky.social @thattimwalker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Burnham has twigged his premiership depends on rejoining the EU
Few, if any, politicians foresaw with such deadly accuracy what Brexit would mean for Britain than Andy Burnham - and that’s why he knows his longevity and his legacy will depend on reversing it
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Way Too Online Person @smoothedjaguar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Oh, does him involving us in the war in Iran, the apartheid EHRC guidance, continuing to throw grannies in jail for thinking genocide is bad, and letting his former lobbyist staffer protect Thames Water and further burn the planet count as his 'initatives'?
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Way Too Online Person @smoothedjaguar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
So what are his good calls? The apartheid EHRC guidance? Continuing to throw grannies in jail for holding pieces of paper? Involving us in the illegal war in Iran? Sucking up to Thiel? Promising to let the social care system collapse? Are those his good calls?
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chiller @chiller.eurosky.social · 27/09/2026
The transphobic EHRC guidelines should have been stopped on day 1. Why are we still propping up Thames Water? Why are we still allowing private equity to vampirise services as essential as children's homes? Why aren't we in talks with the EU to get our economy working again?
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Griffin @gryffgroff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Time to stop mucking about #RejoinEU
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