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Since 1980, the ECHR has heard just 29 UK immigrant deportation case, and the UK won 16 of them. Quitting will make no material difference to immigration, just weaken protections for absolutely everybody in this country. But Farage and the Tories know that.

Sometimes I think about how from 1935-1975ish, Bell Labs produced an insane amount of revolutionary science and technology, including 11 Nobel Prizes, the transistor, UNIX, C, the laser, the solar cell, information theory, etc. The secret? Provide scientists with ample, steady, no-strings funding.

‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...

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Brexit to blame for Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes, Labour MP claims Andrew Lewin has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain stayed in the EU

Andrew Lewin has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain stayed in the EU

It was wonderful when failing Grayling's tribunal fees policy was found to be unlawful. Never thought I'd see Labour trying to revive it.

First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system It only takes 30 seconds

Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
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Trudeau named not reforming the voting system as his big regret. Starmer shouldn't repeat his mistake.

The stakes are now much higher than just who wins the next election.

When there's such a disconnect between how people vote and who wins seats, trust in democracy is at risk.

cosmopolitan

Inspiring or depressing?

Getting the bus to these events pass through some deprived areas of north Glasgow. The fascist flag shaggers have put flags attached with cable ties halfway up lampposts. Knowing the sectarian culture, these are al about "this is our territory", "we don't want people who are not like us"

These, generally young folks are making such a positive contribution to their employers, paying taxes into our country and making little demand on the state resources of welfare, pensions, NHS and education.

What an absolute contrast I've seen in the last couple of days. I've been at an event in a fintech company and experienced such a cospoliran interaction with enthusiastic staff from all around the world, hearing about their family pets in their home countries.

Hello Cabinet Office. Perhaps it's time to update your answer to my question?

You use the Facts to beat the hate.

National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference APPG for Fair Elections

A ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward
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The far-right gained absolute power in the Weimar Republic based on 30% support in a democracy. Still it took a few years and catastrophic appeasement by other parties for this to end up with the Enabling Act. FPTP provides a shortcut to absolute power.

Keir Starmer’s legacy could be electoral reform – or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee MPs are voting to get rid of first past the post in mayoral elections. Doing the same at a national level would be an antidote to Reform UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Keir Starmer’s legacy could be electoral reform – or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee

Brexiteers hate the world they created A rant...

'Brexiteers hate the world they created', by Sam Bright.

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The networked evil that brought us Farage’s, Putin pleasing, Brexit: Here is the missing clip in which Farage confirms that Brexit would not have been possible without Bannon, Breitbart and by implication Cambridge Analyitica’s “help.”

The correspondence was made public at the time

Jeremy Corbyn could and should have stopped Brexit and forced second referendum in 2019. The ducks were lined up for a vote of no confidence in the Johnson government and the installation of a government of national unity led by, e.g. Harriet Harman, but he chose not to cooperate.

Universities scramble to fill places amid funding crisis International students saw the highest rise in their overall offer rate

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Join us Become a Liberal Democrat member today.

For all those who can't forgive the Conservative Party for the chaos they left behind, who are disappointed by this Labour Government, who reject the divisive politics of Nigel Farage and Reform - there is an alternative.

Join the Liberal Democrats today: libdems.org.uk/join

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Dangerous territory We’re heading into dangerous territory. Only 1 in 10 people trust the government to put the country first. We're calling on the Prime Minister to act now to stop trust in politics collapsing any furth...

We’re heading into dangerous territory. Only 1 in 10 people trust the government to put the country first. We're calling on the Prime Minister to act now to stop trust in politics collapsing any further. Sign the letter now.
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YouTube video by Jon Danzig Putin and Brexit: The interference they tried to bury. The untold story of Russian influence.

This powerful new documentary reveals how Russia’s hybrid warfare infiltrated British democracy, amplified the Brexit campaign, and helped deliver a result that aligned perfectly with Putin’s strategic goals: 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗞, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁. youtu.be/7geWA0YYYaQ?...

Six reasons why the UK needs immigration Today is the United Nations' International Migrants Day, a day to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world.

Britain needs immigration.

Immigrants bring vibrant cultures, economic prosperity and are integral to our communities.

Reject the hatred and vitriolic narrative and embrace the multiculturalism that makes Britain, Britain.

With votes spread across at least five parties, First Past the Post elections become little more than a lottery.

Don't trust the mystery box. Demand a proportional system where seats match votes.

Brexit is never "done"

Cross-party MPs brand voting system ‘dangerous’ in an era of electoral volatility - Politics.co.uk A cross-party group has described the local elections as a “dress rehearsal” for future “chaotic and unrepresentative” results.

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“There is a tipping point where a party can win a majority in parliament on less than 30 per cent in multi-party politics", @appgfairelections.bsky.social chair @alexsobel.co.uk said

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