Lynne Armstrong, Cambridge Keynesian economist, career in EFTA and EP. Reverse Brexit catastrophe. Rejoin Single Market and Customs Union now. Multi-member PR.
Congratulations to @sarahjolney1 for the success of her Elections (Proportional Representation) ten-minute rule bill today - 138 MPs voted for fairer elections and a more democratic future. theguardian.com/politics/liv…
At Macron’s invitation, Keir Starmer is the first UK leader to attend the Nov 11th Armistice commemoration at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris since Churchill in 1944
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🚨 50 days left for PM @Keir_Starmer to show he wants fair elections!
We've written to demand action on Proportional Representation. Why?
Because:
✅ Every vote should count
🗳️ Parliament should truly represent the people
🤝 We need less division and more cooperation in politics
Read & RT to make your voice heard!
#FairElections#ProportionalRepresentation
Our country is coming to terms with an act so inexplicably vile.
Our thoughts are with the families at the heart of this unimaginable pain.
Let me be clear: the tiny, mindless minority in our society who provoked violent disorder on our streets will be made to face the full force of the law.
So Stephen Yaxley Lennon, aka Tony Robinson, has fled the country to avoid a court appearance.
Pity we’re not in the EU - we could have issued a European Arrest Warrant to get him back to face the charges.
So much for “taking back control”!
Suella Braverman is out of the Conservative leadership. She says that she did have the 10 nominees to stand, though she has lost supporters since 2022
telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…
We have a chance to make sure every newly elected MP knows that their constituents demand action on climate and nature.
I’ve emailed my MP asking them to prioritise these issues in their first speech to parliament. Join me? act.gp/3Shce8s
Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded – again – that he’s a patriot of the highest order.
Here’s my full statement: barackobama.medium.com/my-st…
Before repeating the lie on #bbclaurak that Britain has had the best economic growth in the G7, perhaps Jeremy Hunt should check the facts:
commonslibrary.parliament.uk…
Why Joe Biden’s disastrous performance is actually a huge blessing in disguise for the Democrats.
If it had been less dramatically bad, or happened in the autumn, they’d be screwed. A door of real opportunity now opens.