Picture of Kier Starmer at lectern along sides words: "What is becoming increasingly apparent, is the falsehoods that were peddled by Nigel Farage and others at the time of the Brexit referendum; that promise that all you had to do was "leave the EU and immigration will go down'. Then we had the Boris wave where it quadrupled. All you had to do was leave the EU and you'd have 350 million pounds a week for your NHS.' Well it hasn't materialised. All you had to do is leave the EU and all your red tape would be gone'. Tell that to any business that's trying to trade with the EU. Sir Kier Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. European Movement logo of overlapping Union and European flags in top left.
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31.01.2026 10:23 β π 61 π 37 π¬ 10 π 1
Climate disaster β an up βHILLβ struggle
We have a planning framework for most anticipated threats of climate change, but what about High Impact, Low Likelihood (HILL) events?
Climate disaster β an up βHILLβ struggle
We have a planning framework for most anticipated threats of climate change, but what about High Impact, Low Likelihood (HILL) events? | Cliff Mitchell
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24.01.2026 12:51 β π 6 π 4 π¬ 1 π 1
Climate disaster β an up βHILLβ struggle
We have a planning framework for most anticipated threats of climate change, but what about High Impact, Low Likelihood (HILL) events?
Climate disaster β an up βHILLβ struggle
We have a planning framework for most anticipated threats of climate change, but what about High Impact, Low Likelihood (HILL) events? | Cliff Mitchell
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
23.01.2026 16:58 β π 13 π 6 π¬ 1 π 0
Northamptonshire Net Zero: a no go under Reform
Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the countyβs Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans
Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the countyβs Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans | Cliff Mitchell
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
05.01.2026 11:10 β π 40 π 30 π¬ 4 π 0
Β£90bn a year is too much to ignore in the next election
The harsh financial reality of Brexit and what it means for Labour in the next election
Β£90bn a year is too much to ignore in the next election
The harsh financial reality of Brexit and what it means for Labour in the next election
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social
17.12.2025 11:56 β π 53 π 17 π¬ 5 π 0
Β£90bn a year is too much to ignore in the next election
The harsh financial reality of Brexit and what it means for Labour in the next election
Β£90bn a year is too much to ignore in the next election
The harsh financial reality of Brexit and what it means for Labour in the next election
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
15.12.2025 11:36 β π 61 π 31 π¬ 6 π 3
After the Leveson Inquiry, is the press now beyond control?
The Leveson Inquiry was meant to usher in a new era of press regulation, but have we gone from one ineffective regulator to another?
With news that Madeleine McCannβs father has called for a new Leveson Inquiry
After the Leveson Inquiry, is the press now beyond control?
The Leveson Inquiry was meant to usher in a new era of press regulation, but have we gone from one ineffective regulator to another? @cliffmitchell.bsky.social
10.12.2025 19:23 β π 157 π 56 π¬ 15 π 3
Unity is stronger than division.
Thatβs why weβve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals β all pushing back against the far right.
#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
02.12.2025 11:10 β π 181 π 135 π¬ 9 π 18
The X Effect and the dangers of social media bias
Sky News' investigation The X Effect has exposed a right-wing bias in X's algorithm, which boosts extreme content over left-wing voices
Sky News' investigation The X Effect has exposed a right-wing bias in X's algorithm, which boosts extreme content over left-wing voices | Cliff Mitchell
27.11.2025 08:12 β π 62 π 37 π¬ 5 π 2
Derbyshire in full reverse on climate change
Derbyshire is the βspiritual heartlandβ of Reform UK Ltd but is its climate change policy putting the people of Derbyshire at risk?
Derbyshire in full reverse on climate change
Derbyshire is the βspiritual heartlandβ of Reform UK Ltd but is its climate change policy putting the people of Derbyshire at risk?
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
18.11.2025 12:13 β π 62 π 15 π¬ 1 π 0
Reform UK Ltdβs net zero incoherence in Staffordshire
Under Reform UK Ltd, the county council is at odds with the other local authorities in Staffordshire on climate policy
Reform UK Ltdβs net zero incoherence in Staffordshire
Under Reform UK Ltd, the county council is at odds with the other local authorities in Staffordshire on climate policy | Cliff Mitchell
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
11.11.2025 17:25 β π 55 π 20 π¬ 1 π 1
Which one is more English?
06.11.2025 11:58 β π 3689 π 1437 π¬ 80 π 117
After the Leveson Inquiry, is the press now beyond control?
The Leveson Inquiry was meant to usher in a new era of press regulation, but have we gone from one ineffective regulator to another?
The Leveson Inquiry was meant to usher in a new era of press regulation, but have we gone from one ineffective regulator to another? | Cliff Mitchell
05.11.2025 17:47 β π 88 π 39 π¬ 3 π 4
Climate change in the Midlands is a serious local concern
Climate change is a global emergency, but its impacts and solutions must also be a local priority for the Midlands
Climate change is a global emergency, but its impacts and solutions must also be a local priority for the Midlands | Cliff Mitchell
26.10.2025 18:07 β π 15 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
The Enduring Ideology of the Daily Mail
An Analysis of Right-Wing Bias in the Daily Mail and the Political Legacy of the Harmsworth Dynasty
Have you ever wondered why the Daily Mail is so right-wing? It's no accident, and to understand you just need to follow the fortunes of the Harmsworth family.
#slipperynews
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24.10.2025 12:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The true cost of Brexit
The financial ramifications of the United Kingdom\'s departure from the European Union (EU)
If anyone still thinks Brexit hasn't cost us, both nationally and personally, check out this analysis - and keep it as a reference source to counter the Brexiter misinformation.
Slippery News: slippery.news/public/fs.ph...
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I think if your surprise conference stars are Nadine Dorries, Andrea Jenkyns and Lucy Connolly itβs probably time to put the bottle down and have a good old think about how life is going.
07.09.2025 08:52 β π 709 π 133 π¬ 19 π 6
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Angela Raynerβs resignation has provoked sympathy in some, vengeance in others.
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