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How the government's new digital ID will work And why I've changed my mind on ID cards

As the clip is being picked up a bit, here’s a reminder that you can find out about how the Digital ID will work here – most of the basic tech implementation already exists, and has been built in-house by the Government Digital Service/DSIT!

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‘Anti-immigration politics is not the only way forward, if only politicians are prepared to pave the way’ – LabourList The subject of immigration has perhaps never been as salient, nor as sensitive, as it is now. 46% now consider it one of the top…

Starmer’s government is playing the wrong game. They need to start setting the agenda, form an original narrative, and demonstrate leadership whilst they have the power to do so.
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Starmer is concentrating on Reform but Labour shouldn't mistake their threat on the right, even in Leave voting heartlands.

Our new analysis w/ @martamiori.bsky.social explains:

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🔴 BREAKING: Chancellor believes allowing young people to live and work across Britain and the EU would boost the economy and reduce the need for tax rises in the budget.

https://www.bestforbritain.org/uk_outlines_ambitious_yms

I would go further. The vast majority of people have a biometric passport. Those who don't are, mostly, the poor, the old, the young, homeless, etc. In short, the people who are constantly CHALLENGED to prove their identity. To those people, an ID card is an empowering document, not a dangerous one.

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camí al silenci

#architecture #Valencia #Spain #Calatrava #SantiagoCalatrava

In London, hate will never win.

It’s disappointing that we now use “illegal immigration” as a legitimate concern. UK law allows an asylum seeker to enter without legal paperwork. And they make up just 3%. We have always allowed a small number and nothing like other countries. But we processed them faster and allowed them to work.

This is a great statement, one which I wish all parties, and the Government, made!

The Parliamentary Black Caucus condemns in the strongest terms the recent rise in racism, abuse and anti-migrant hatred that we have witnessed in many parts of our beloved country. Whilst all people have the right to peaceful protest, we are clear that racism, intimidation and violence have no place in our society and must be met with a clear and robust response from the police authorities. From people being assaulted and abused in public because of their ethnicity, religion or dress, to racist graffiti sprayed on buildings, to intimidatory and violent protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers, this is an alarming time for many people, especially those from minoritised communities. We stand in solidarity with all those who are fearful, targeted or at risk.

The Government must show leadership. It must take urgent steps to reduce tensions, call out and challenge racist rhetoric and behaviour wherever it occurs, and take far more seriously the threat posed by the far right — which police have identified as the UK’s fastest-growing threat. We also call on the public to reject the divisive agenda of the far right, who are seeking to exploit recent tensions to spread anti-migrant hatred as well as mis and disinformation. This country is stronger when we stand together. We absolutely should have space in our country for informed discussions around migration, immigration and integration. This should be based on facts, compassion and most importantly, humanity. The Parliamentary Black Caucus believes in a patriotism that is inclusive, welcoming and proudly anti-racist — because only unity and solidarity will defeat the far right.

As Chair, here is our cross-party joint statement from the Parliamentary Black Caucus, regarding the rising threat of racism and violence from the far-right.👇🏾

I agree with you Kevin! I brought it up to my CLP some time ago, but I need to do it again. Perhaps raise it as a motion to be voted.

Perhaps I am reading too much into it, but I felt this gesture was directed at me (or us) because perceived as gay and/or Southern European and foreign.

Today, whilst with Michael, I took the tube in London. The carriage suddenly became full of people with St George's and union flags, from the RW demonstration. I kept my head down, feeling uncomfortable. One of the people, visibly waved a flag in front of my face. It felt rather intimidating.

Immigration is a net contributor to the UK economy. The only difference in academic studies is by how much. Pass it on.

Labour deputy contender Lucy Powell calls for culture change at No 10 Ex-Commons leader says she wants Downing Street to be better connected to MPs and that she would deliver difficult truths to PM

Our great Deputy Leaders have connected the heart of the Party with the head of the government - that’s what I’ll do.

I spoke to @theguardian.com about why I’m standing as a full-time Deputy Leader and how we can succeed and do better:

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

As far as the Anglo consensus is concerned, Spain's assertive centre-left government has done everything wrong: Keynesian, redistributive, socially open, net-zero-friendly, multilateralist, Trump-sceptical.

Yet the governing PSOE just hit 33% in latest CIS poll, above even its 2023 election win.

🚨 Boris Johnson has been caught out – again.

Now he’s using his taxpayer funded office for private gain.

💸 Enough. Johnson should be stripped of this privilege if found to have abused it.

👉 Read more in The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Results of polling initiated by Compass: - 92% of Labour Party members support the public ownership of essential utilities. - 91% support taxing the wealth of the richest in our society. - 84% support an end to the two-child benefit limit.

There's overwhelming support amongst Labour's membership for a more radical offer on democracy, the economy, child poverty & more.

We believe the voices of radical realists, the vast majority of the Labour Party, must be heard and heeded.

Join us: mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved

Thank you for your company this week too, it has been lovely.

Why doesn't Starmer campaign to rejoin the EU? Here are three reasons why he should The video above is an extrapolation on the issue of why I think Starmer rediscovering his pro-European roots would be strategically sensible, with some ranting and fun stuff along the way.

I agree, that's what Starmer should do.

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Good morning Linton, great to hear you back on Breakfast and to see you here again!

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If you were one of the passengers on the victoria line just now who intervened to stop a man hassling me thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please get in touch with my office if you are prepared to be a witness as maybe the police might listen to you about him now!

ICYMI: Everyone knows Labour has made mistakes. What is more worrying is why those mistakes were made. mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/07/ever...
If Labour thinks that an Osborne sized state is sustainable, and that the way to defeat Farage is to repeat his rhetoric, it will continue to fail.

Elon Musk’s Grok Is Calling for a New Holocaust The chatbot is also praising Hitler and attacking users with Jewish-sounding names.

I left X months ago. At some point, surely, a threshold is passed where it is no longer appropriate for Governments to continue to have a presence on that platform. If its AI going full-on Nazi is not that threshold, what is? www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

Sign the Petition Not in our name: Women in support of the trans+ community

More support very much welcome.

We have, so far, 36k+ signatures to our letter from women saying ‘Not in our name’ - in response to the horrific demonisation of trans people under the guise of “protecting women”.

Help us get to 100k by signing and/or sharing… 🩷

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Judgement Day for the EHRC How the equality watchdog turned into a culture war campaign group

Judgement Day for the EHRC: How the equality watchdog turned into a toxic culture war campaign group

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