Pro European activist. keep calm and carry on FBPE. Lib Dem Labour Greens together we can GTTO! Blocked by Daniel Hannon!

Joined November 2018
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Replying to @JamesCleverly
Do you take any responsibility, James, for the state in which you left this country's armed services? You seem to attack Labour at every available opportunity, yet conveniently forget that you and your government were responsible for the condition of our armed forces after 14 years of Conservative rule. The reality is that many of the challenges facing the armed services today did not emerge overnight. They are the consequence of decisions taken over many years, on your watch and under governments of which you were a part. Before criticising others, perhaps it would be wise to reflect on the legacy you left behind. Then reflect on that, and tell us why nobody takes the Conservatives seriously anymore.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Their Protests vs Our Protests... National Rejoin March IV Sat 20th June, London BE THERE! #RejoinEU #RejoinMarch
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
This what a Pogrom looks like. They are attacking the known homes of Foreign Nationals, many of whom work in our schools and hospitals. Absolute scummy filth. Get them off the streets and behind bars.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
HISTORY LESSON The Nazi Party branded itself the 'National Socialist German Workers' Party' to appeal to working-class men. After staging massive 'pro-worker' May Day rallies on May 1, 1933, the very next day Hitler banned independent trade unions, seized their assets, and arrested their leaders. On May 2, 1933, the SA (Storm Troopers), SS, and police occupied trade union offices nationwide in a coordinated action. They seized assets, records, and funds while arresting union leaders and officials. Contemporary U.S. State Department reports and other sources noted around 50 prominent arrests in the initial wave, including key figures like Theodor Leipart (chairman of the General German Trade Union Federation, ADGB), Peter Grassmann, and former Labor Minister Rudolf Wissell. Many more local and regional leaders faced arrests in the following days and weeks. Large numbers endured beatings, imprisonment, or transfer to early concentration camps such as Dachau (opened in March 1933 primarily for political opponents). Some officials were maltreated immediately, and the action extended to union banks and press offices. This crackdown dismantled independent German trade unions (with millions of members, many aligned with Social Democrats or leftists) and replaced them with the Nazi-controlled German Labour Front (DAF). It formed part of the broader Gleichschaltung (coordination) process to eliminate independent organizations. Over the period 1933–1945, thousands of German trade unionists, including leaders, activists, and officials, were arrested and held in prisons or concentration camps. Many suffered torture, extended detention, or surveillance after release. While outright executions of union leaders were relatively fewer in the early phase compared to other groups, many died later from camp maltreatment, disease, execution, or involvement in resistance. The overall scale of persecution against labour organisers aligns with the regime's aim to crush independent working-class organising rather than immediately exterminate every individual. This fits the documented pattern of political repression: by the end of July 1933, nearly 27,000 people (mostly political prisoners including communists, socialists, Social Democrats, trade unionists and left-wing activists and intellectuals) were held in early camps and detention sites. The Nazis moved swiftly after seizing power to neutralise potential opposition from organised labor through mass arrests, violence, and forced integration into a state-controlled structure. #JustSayin
Reform is now the party of workers. Today I am inviting trade unions to apply for affiliation with Reform UK. We also welcome union leaders to attend our national conference in September and engage in discussions about the policies of a future Reform government.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Just home from dealing with the consequences of tonight's lawlessness. Perhaps some of the English right wing influencers and local politicians enthusing about these protests would explain to children I met why they have no beds to sleep in tonight. Utterly disgusted.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Nicky Campbell: Chris Philp(Tory MP) has said: "this is further evidence that the government's lack of border control is endangering the public." The problem for Chris is the Belfast attacker came in 2023, when he was in government.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Classic hybrid warfare gambit issued from Russia. Let the police do their job. Prosecute the alleged assailant. Don't let this POS incite impressionable people to violence that leads to CERTAIN prosecution and imprisonment. 👇🏽
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
This is how pathetic Braverman is She was Home Secretary and Jenrick Immigration Minister Blames everyone else and then says failure to stop the boats and leave ECHR were the greatest betrayal. REALITY - The guy flew in to Dublin and then took a bus to Belfast.......... not a small boat in sight. If Brexit had not happened he could have been returned under the Dublin Agreement. LTR was agreed so there was no input from the ECHR
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Turns out Suella Braverman(Reform MP) was Home Secretary & Robert Jenrick(Reform MP) was an immigration minister when the North Belfast attacker was granted a 5-year visa.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
I am a council estate brought up, ex-army, lorry driver. I want to debate @Nigel_Farage or anyone on the council of @BritainUnbound - on any platform, but LIVE (not edited). Anyone from either team, Email me at: mail@marchforrejoin.co.uk and I'll get straight back to you...
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
🚨 A major new Bloomberg feature examines the potential economic impact of significantly reversing Brexit either through full rejoin or deep single market/customs union alignment. Key finding: Brexit has already reduced UK GDP by an estimated 4–8% (consistent with OBR, Bank of England and academic studies), mainly through lower EU trade, reduced investment and supply chain disruption. Reversing or substantially rolling back Brexit could add 2–4% to GDP over time by removing barriers, restoring supply chains and boosting business confidence and investment. Strongest gains would likely be in manufacturing, autos, food & drink, financial services and creative industries. Agriculture would regain access to CAP-style support and markets. The economic case for deeper integration with Europe is getting stronger. Public opinion has already shifted (majorities now favour rejoining in most polls). The question is whether politicians will catch up.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Why do you think that the Equality Act was required in first place? The most vulnerable ppl in society were discriminated against, disabled, women, race & religion, age (too old, overqualified), & now Reform have decided they only wish to protect young white males. Bugger off.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
A UK poll shows that a new Brexit referendum would reverse the vote that led to Britain’s departure from the European Union a decade ago bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Nigel Farage has spent 30 years promising to 'save Britain' and all we've got is more broken promises, endless grifting, and Reform UK turning into the UK's biggest protest vote circus. He talks tough on immigration but his party is full of ex-Tory failures and YouTube edgelords. Every time the spotlight hits, he folds or flips. Britain deserves better than this professional victim with a pint. Reform isn't the solution — it's the distraction.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Last night I learned of an alarming email sent to all library staff from the Durham County Library Director, calling for the immediate removal of Pride Month displays and censorship of LGBTQ materials. The Durham Board of County Commissioners has not adopted this policy and does not support it, nor was this directive authorized by the County Manager or Attorney. I am in communication with County staff and actively working to restore the displays and rescind the material restrictions. To any neighbor, library patron, and County employee affected by this: I see you, and I will stand by you this month and all year round. The library is a safe space for every person in our County, a portal to new worlds and ideas. We will not tolerate attempts to silence queer voices in our library system or anywhere across the county.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
.@Nigel_Farage "Pure cold rage" you asked for it. You got it. A 72-year-old Sikh pensioner had his head stamped on. Cheekbone shattered. Six teenagers arrested. Your words have consequences. Your silence is complicity. Happy now? 👑
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The assault on the 72-year-old Sikh pensioner occurred on May 24 in Willenhall Memorial Park, before Nigel Farage's "pure cold rage" comment; he sustained face and arm injuries and was discharged from hospital. bbc.com/news/articles/… birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
"Concerned citizens" – my arse. "Patriots" – not one of you. You don't care about Henry Nowak. You abuse his name. You abuse his family. Southampton showed who you really are. Ashamed? You don't know the meaning. 👑
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Farage has done untold damage to the British economy by being instrumental in Brexit; enormous damage to British society by inflaming ethnic divisions; and incalculable damage to the probity of British politics by countenancing obscene levels of funding from disreputable sources.
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Patrick McCarthy🇪🇺🇬🇧#FBPE retweeted
Farage has missed the point of life. #GutterPolitics
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