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Sue Wilson MBE

@suewilson91.bsky.social
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Patron of Bremain in Spain, citizens' rights & anti-Brexit activist (semi-retired) Pro: EU, rejoin, immigration, freedom of movement, SM & CU, PR, overseas constituencies, net zero Anti: Brexit, fascism/bigotry, austerity, FPTP, corruption, ignorance

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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The mood shift at Labour Party conference on rejoining the EU is palpable. Let’s hope, for the sake of the country, that Andy spells it out tomorrow…
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 21h
inews.co.uk/news/how-uk-... It may not be simple, it may not be quick, but rejoining the EU - in full - is absolutely the right thing for the UK, & the sooner the better.
inews.co.uk
What would actually have to happen for Britain to rejoin the EU?
Labour grandees have urged Andy Burnham to start preparing to reverse Brexit - but high hurdles must be overcome, experts warn
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 22h
I am starting to believe .... www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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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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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
1473 EU citizens living in UK pre-Brexit have been told their settled status was granted in error. Home Office now facing legal action for "a clear breach of the Withdrawal Agreement". That's not going to aid the rebuilding of relations with the EU! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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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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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The sooner the better! www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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London Mayor says PM should 'prepare' British voters for return of EU membership
The Mayor of London says Labour needs to start the ‘pitch rolling’ of rejoining the trading bloc
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 25/09/2026
The U.K. risks blowing up its Brexit reset if it ties it to guarantees on Made in Europe. That’s the message EU capitals want London to hear. Europe’s protectionist push has the British government worried — and it wants assurances that U.K. businesses won’t be hit. www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...
politico.eu
EU warns UK not to put itself in a corner on Brexit reset
European officials warn the U.K. would be playing a high-risk game if it delays an upcoming summit over Brussels’ protectionist push.
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 25/09/2026
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 25/09/2026
Utterly inhumane and disgusting! Another day, another new low for Reform UK. The party's deputy leader Richard Tice has today decided to come out in defence of Danny Tommo over his charge for criminal damage with intent to endanger life. leftfootforward.org/2026/09/refo...
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Reform and Restore Britain defend far-right activist ‘Danny Tommo’ over arrest for slashing dinghy
The right-wing parties are rallying behind Daniel Thomas, who organised a masked protest in Dover
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 26/09/2026
Yes please! @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social "It's looking increasingly likely that we could end up with a coalition gov at the next election. The obvious point of cohesion is that Labour, Lib Dems & Greens could all offer the double promise of rejoining the EU & bringing in proportional representation"
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Britain would be run by a Rejoin coalition as Brexit pressure mounts, polls suggest
Reform UK slide from first place to third in latest YouGov MRP polling – with the UK headed for a hung parliament dominated by centre left anti-Brexit parties
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
When the government have such a large majority, calling an early election is quite a risk. But could it work? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Burnham should call snap election on reversing Brexit, former adviser says
Ben Judah believes Labour could win a Boris Johnson-style majority with pledge to rejoin the European Union, despite Andy Burnham appearing to rule out going to the polls early
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Chris Grey @chrisgrey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Lethargy in place of strategy. New post on my fortnightly Brexit & Brexitism Blog looking at the urgent lessons from the Reform mega-donations, Piddington, and the growth of the far right; reset inertia; and the real lessons from Canada & Carney: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/leth...
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 24/09/2026
Our 'Bremainers Ask' feature this month is well worth a read Alyn Smith is currently a Scottish National Party MSP who also served as a Westminster MP for Stirling for 5 years and as an MEP in Brussels for 16 years, representing Scotland Read his answers to our Q's here @suewilson91.bsky.social
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Bremainers Ask...... Alyn Smith - Bremain in Spain
Bremain in Spain is campaigning for a strong & close relationship with the EU and to protect the rights of British migrants living in Spain.
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"If you're not in the internal market, you don't get the same protection". www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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France says EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ law should not include the UK
‘If you’re not in the internal market, you don’t get the same protection,’ says French minister of policy designed to curb Chinese competition
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Are the British public finally waking up to the truth, that they've been lied to, misled, misinformed by a bunch of conmen only concerned with their own/their wealthy donors interests? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Britain’s pro-Brexit parties are becoming increasingly irrelevant
The YouGov MRP poll points to a leftwing coalition and an end to Brexit Britain – and all the Tories and Reform can do is blame each other from the sidelines, writes political editor David Maddox
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
With Brexit we swapped "an F1 car for a hatchback". www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Richard Branson joins call from Tony Blair think tank for Britain to rejoin EU
The Virgin Group founder compared Brexit to ‘swapping an F1 car for a hatchback’.
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Fears of Brexit Betrayal", says the Sun. Rather, Brexit & its supporters have betrayed the whole nation. www.thenewworld.co.uk/matt-withers...
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Blair gives Burnham some European pre-conference counsel
The former prime minister has popped up to urge Labour to restart negotiations on Britain joining the EU within a decade
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Cherry-picking is not going to work. The EU has rules. The UK was instrumental in writing them. We ought to know better. www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...
politico.eu
EU warns UK not to put itself in a corner on Brexit reset
European officials warn the U.K. would be playing a high-risk game if it delays an upcoming summit over Brussels’ protectionist push.
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Brexit red lines are "obsolete". Time to drop them altogether. inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk
EU Brexit chief: UK can get a Canada-style membership deal
The Brexit reset which began under Sir Keir Starmer can go much further, senior EU figure says
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Now, if we could just get a current PM to say it ......... www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tony Blair says Britain should work towards rejoining EU in next 10 years
Andy Burnham under pressure to revisit Brexit as poll suggests pledge to rejoin could boost Labour’s electoral chances
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SMR 🎧 Rejoin Radio @smrrejoinradio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NEW! This week on SMR, we venture west for our very first show devoted to the nation of Canada! Why? To learn something! Please help! Subscribe from just £1 a month and help us keep #RejoinRadio FREE for everyone! 👉 www.TheRejoiners.co.uk
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"The rise of anti-migration neo-fascism is more threatening than anything I have seen in my lifetime". It must be challenged, it must be stopped. The UK, & its people, are so much better than this. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There is a racism and cohesion crisis in Britain, and someone needs to lead us out of it. His name is Andy Burnham | Polly Toynbee
I want him to start the fightback next week against extremists who peddle hate and those who despise this country. That would be true patriotism, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The UK must be able to "stem poisonous tide" of disinformation that is "stoking division & sowing despair". But let's not stop there. We need to cut off financial influence too. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN
PM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New EU rules would damage UK, says PM, who seems to be expecting special treatment. Isn't he rather missing the point that EU rules are designed to protect current members, not former ones? www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Andy Burnham
The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Plenty of acknowledgement of Brexit damage around but little evidence of action to resolve the issue. www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/davi...
independent.co.uk
Watch: David Miliband says Brexit is ‘daily anguish’ he predicted
David Miliband has added his voice to the growing clamour to reverse Brexit, saying that the decision to leave the European Union has proved to be “exactly the daily anguish” for Britain that he and m...
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
inews.co.uk/news/politic... Could the stage be being set for dropping the red lines in the Labour manifesto, & perhaps an early election?
inews.co.uk
Burnham has just opened the door to a major Brexit U-turn
The Prime Minister is under pressure to negotiate a deeper relationship with the EU
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
So fed up with maybes, hints & innuendos. Surely it's time for plain speaking, honesty & transparency when the future of our country/economy is at stake. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Burnham refuses to rule out rejoining EU
It comes as the prime minister prepares to tell world leaders in New York that Britain is entering a new era after Brexit ‘turbulence’
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
So fed up with maybes, hints & innuendos. Surely it's time for plain speaking, honesty & transparency when the future of our country/economy is at stake. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Burnham refuses to rule out rejoining EU
It comes as the prime minister prepares to tell world leaders in New York that Britain is entering a new era after Brexit ‘turbulence’
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Even more important than the current figure is the TREND - the numbers wanting Britain to rejoin the EU have been rising slowly but steadily. It’s relentless.
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Remove "migration pact" from that headline & the LibDems might be onto something. www.bbc.com/news/live/c3...
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Lib Dem leader says UK should join EU migration pact to curb small boat crossings - follow live
The EU scheme was implemented in June and includes more robust immigration screenings. It also created a new asylum and migration database.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The only 4 constituencies where rejoining the EU wasn’t the preferred option were those of Lee Anderson, Farage, Tice and Lowe. In those 4, the top answer was ‘don’t know’. Confirming that Brexit has no real support at all. Not surprising for a total shitshow. And makes red lines seem very silly.
Independent front page. 

Voters across Britain back rejoining EU
Reversing Brexit is most popular option in 646 of 650 constituencies, finds new electoral survey of 12,000Bar chart showing
Which EU relationship respondents most wanted the Uk government to propose

EU membership 35%
Single market 6%
Customs Union 5%
Uk govt position  18/19%
Starts quo 8/9%
Don’t know 16%
Loosen ties 11%
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
How much more popular must rejoining become before government take note? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
All but four constituencies would support reversing Brexit and rejoining the EU
New in-depth polling finds 35 per cent of voters would choose EU membership as their preferred policy option – with just 11 per cent wanting looser ties with the bloc
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"Proscribe the extreme far right groups before it's too late" via The UK Against Hate
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Is there a willingness in EU to become more inventive for Canada than for the UK? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/carn...
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Carney, Canada and the EU: What could it mean for the UK/EU reset? | Institute for Government
Fresh EU thinking on Canada may not give the UK more post-Brexit options.
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"Brexit 'red lines' are putting the UK at risk". www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Four in 10 Brexit backers want UK to strengthen defence ties with Europe
Exclusive: Impact of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on global security means Andy Burnham’s Brexit ‘red lines’ are putting the UK at risk, Lib Dems say on the first day of their annual conference in ...
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Carney's response demonstrates 'a clarity of vision that is lacking in post-Brexit Britain". www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on EU-Canada relations: strategic ambition with lessons for Britain | Editorial
Editorial: Mark Carney’s response to the challenges posed by an unreliable US president contains a clarity of vision that is lacking in post-Brexit Britain
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Are we still attempting to use the club facilities without paying membership fees? bbc.com/news/article...
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Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into industry scheme
The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Because, a judge quashed Ofcom's attempt to regulate this area, deciding that when the symbol on the top of the screen goes from "GB News" to "GBN" - I kid you not - it ceases to be a news channel and becomes a more loosely regulated current affairs channel. 🤡 www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and...
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Ofcom statement in response to High Court Judgment: GB News v Ofcom
Response to today's High Court Judgement
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
As the UK continues to hesitate over drawing back towards the EU, Canada has spotted an opportunity, argues former diplomat @alexhh.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/09/17/w...
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Why Canada Could End Up With a Better Deal With the EU Than the UK
As the UK continues to hesitate over drawing back towards the EU, Canada has spotted an opportunity, argues former diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"And up steps Liz. Doing what only someone as half-witted as she can: talking non-stop nonsense," says John Crace. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“Life is crap, vote for us” is a losing message. The first half is not true and, even if it were, the second does not follow. Farage…used to know all this.” But now he just lines his pockets while he moans and exudes hatred and disloyalty. We’re very bored of it. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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The British right’s patriotism problem
Andy Burnham seems at ease in his country. Are his opponents?
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Of course the problems caused by Brexit must be brought to the country's attention. But what about the solutions? www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Brexit to blame for small boat migrants - Lib Dem leader Ed Davey
Sir Ed Davey says the Conservatives and Reform UK are to blame for the numbers of migrants crossing the Channel.
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How many more lessons does the UK need before we do what is necessary? ukandeu.ac.uk/canadas-new-...
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Canada’s new EU association holds lessons for the UK - UK in a changing Europe
Joël Reland reflects on what it would mean in practice for Canada to become an associate member of the EU, as well as the lessons for the UK in thinking about its own future EU relationship.
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
You know what really "poses a risk to British businesses & must be addressed?" Brexit, & our politicians unwillingness to do anything serious, constructive or ambitious about it. @bremaininspain.com www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU
Government sources say legislation aimed at China poses a risk to British businesses and must be addressed
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
First Canada wanted closer EU ties. Now Australia does too. Meanwhile, Starmer spent two years trying to “make Brexit work”, while Burnham remains boxed in by red lines. Farage once said even Brexit’s worst-case scenario would leave us better off. How wrong he was. Still, £5m buys a few Ferraris
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
All that's needed is some political courage "to reap the rewards". www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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A commitment to rejoin the EU would make Labour more electable
As Andy Burnham’s honeymoon summer draws to a close, Labour MPs are staring down the barrel of some truly perilous fiscal choices in the coming wee...
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 15/09/2026
Reform UKs record at local level is appalling showing exactly how they would be if in government.
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SMR 🎧 Rejoin Radio @smrrejoinradio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
NEW! This week on SMR, we explore Reform's not so secret plan to sell off our democracy... NEWSFLASH! "Sold for £72 million!" Please help! Subscribe from just £1 a month and help us keep #RejoinRadio FREE for everyone! 👉 www.TheRejoiners.co.uk
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Nigel Farage is a political conman. He claims to represent the man in the street - but he's the champion of the filthy rich. New column: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"You can't buy Dicky's level of stupidity", says John Crace. Unless, perhaps, you have £36 million to spare. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Richard Tice rallies to the defence of Reform’s crypto ‘patriots’ | John Crace
You can’t buy Dicky’s level of stupidity though it could be argued that Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo just have
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
London does not need, or want, a Tory mayor. And even if they did, it wouldn't be Jimmy Dimly! www.standard.co.uk/comment/jame...
standard.co.uk
Brexit, ECHR and clean air: Why Tory Cleverly may fail in bid to be Mayor of London
Cleverly would need to be more Heseltine than ‘hard line’, writes London political expert Professor Tony Travers
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