Alex Wickham: Andy Burnham says he told...
NEW: Andy Burnham says he told Donald Trump the UK cannot “ignore” the oil in the North Sea when “people are struggling,” and that he’ll take a “pragmatic approach” as PM That appears to confirm Burnham is looking at more drilling in the North Sea, as Trump said last night (and as Bloomberg reported a couple of weeks back) “I indicated in the phone call that we had a week last Monday that I would take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea, and that is my intention as we go forward from here,” Burnham says “There is a resource there. When people are struggling, we can’t ignore that. Hence, me indicating that to the president”
Bushra Shaikh: Reports of divisions within...
Reports of divisions within the US administration over the Iran war are mounting. A source close to President Donald Trump reportedly described him as "out of ideas" and increasingly frustrated with the military direction of the conflict.
Craig Murray: Iran has launched thousands of drones...
Iran has launched thousands of drones and missiles at Israel and US Middle East targets, and killed very few civilians indeed. What does that tell you about the USA and Israel's methods?
David Kurten: Manchester Mayor By-election...
Manchester Mayor By-election: Labour predicted to win as Reform slide. Labour are benefitting in the short term from a 'Burnham bounce' but that will soon dissipate when people see that he is continuing the destructive policies of the uni-party. Reform are sliding as they are stuck in the quagmire of explaining donations from foreign-based billionaires.Alex Wickham: Essential @PhilAldrick analysis...
Essential @PhilAldrick analysis The Bank of England and by extension Andy Burnham have a Trump problem as the Iran war blocks interest rate cuts It means homeowners have to live with higher interest costs and jobs will be lost, bad news for the “cost of living government”. Read between the lines and the BoE’s message today is that it’s all Trump’s fault Should the war persist “it’s likely that we will have to tighten policy to counter inflationary pressures in the UK economy,” Andrew Bailey said today Without the war we’d have had one or two more rate cuts already, @KallumPickering reckons. Domestically things are better than expected but Brits aren’t feeling it thanks to Iran Bailey indicated the bank doesn’t want to raise rates but will if it has to. The market sees at least one hike this year. It all comes down to TrumpBushra Shaikh: Apparently, Saudi Arabia's definition...
Apparently, Saudi Arabia's definition of "de-escalation" is joining the US in bombing Iran-backed groups in Iraq. That's a fascinating interpretation of the word.
Andrew Bridgen: Another brave medical doctor...
Another brave medical doctor, this time in Ireland, struck off for trying to protect his patients from the Covid shots. I was in Dublin last year speaking outside the Irish Medical Board HQ in support of Dr Marcus De Brun and others being victimised by the IMB. Shame on those who cover up the crimes committed by Big Pharma. Justice is coming for them.
Adam Brooks: When the general public...
When the general public realise what these savages do to women on these channel dinghies, they’ll realise why people like me have been so vocal. And now they’ll be in a hotel, HMO or barracks near your family. Our Government are a disgrace.
David Icke: This would be the same...
This would be the same Trump that she helped to elect in 2024 when it had been clear for many years that he was a best mate of Epstein and owned by Israel? This was the Epstein convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008 and indicted for sex trafficking minors in 2019.David Icke: They are walking you back...
They are walking you back into the Cult political lair and cesspit from where Trump emerged. Vance is the creation and protégé of Cult operative Peter Thiel at Palantir. Yep, keep the people believing that politics changes anything as the Cult agenda unfolds whatever the 'party' and they'll go on being misdirected into cul-de-sacs while the AI-digital control system is built all around them. Pathetic beyond words. Remember how both these ‘influencers’ told you to vote for Trump to unleash the ‘golden age’?
Pouria Zeraati: Sounds of explosions...
Important/ Sounds of explosions at several points in southern Iran, including Ahvaz. U.S. attacks have resumed.
Patrick Christys: Sudanese illegal immigrant...
‘Manchesterism’ - A Sudanese illegal immigrant went into a school in Greater Manchester with a knife, a hammer, a hatchet and half a litre of petrol. He’d been living in an HMO.
Anthony Costello: At last brave serious journalists at the Telegraph...
At last brave serious journalists at the Telegraph like Ambrose Evans Pritchard + Tim Stanley are calling out the anti net-zero nonsense of Badenoch, the right wing MSM, and all the other climate deniers. The future for our children is grim if the world’s politicians don’t act.Alex Wickham: Domestically, these assessments have obvious...
Domestically, these assessments have obvious consequences for Andy Burnham’s “cost of living government” in that they suggest the economic impact of the Iran war will be prolonged
Patrick Christys: More people moved out of London...
More people moved out of London last year than any year (except Covid) since 1988. The boroughs seeing the biggest net outflows are Newham, Brent, Redbridge, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth and Hillingdon. It doesn’t take a genius to work out why.Alex Wickham: Andy Burnham’s social care speech signals...
Andy Burnham’s social care speech signals that a major new policy will come in autumn 2027 at the earliest, indicating tax rises will likely be needed to pay for it He says Louise Casey will expedite her review so it’s completed a year from now. The review will consider how to pay for a new social care policy. Casey is launching a national conversation about it From the fiscal perspective this suggests no new policy until at least autumn 2027 and therefore that Burnham and John Healey will not need to find new money for it at this year’s budget Asked about tax rises, he says he thinks it’s possible to do “much more” within existing budgets but that “difficult decisions” will be required. That suggests he accepts tax rises are likely needed to pay for the policy. He recommits to Labour’s manifesto pledges There were no real details today about what sorts of options Burnham and Casey are looking at, but a cast iron commitment to fix social care He says “it is a major dereliction of public duty” that successive governments have not fixed social care, calling it “shameful.” Says “social care in England is as unfair as American healthcare” He says people may be feeling deja vu, criticising 22 social care reviews in the last three decades, but vows “this time we are going to do it” Burnham says he’ll look at how to improve working standards for care workers, and hold talks with other parties to try to build a consensus (although the Tories and Reform say they won’t support new tax rises)
Aaron Bastani: Greens are still doing politics as if Burnham...
Greens are still doing politics as if Burnham wasn’t PM, and their job was stopping Reform. But Labour is coming for your votes! Perfectly reasonable to focus relentlessly on two things: climate change and classic green issues, and foreign policy. Burnham v vulnerable on both.
James Foster: Why would @andyburnham invite @Nigel_Farage...
Why would @andyburnham invite @Nigel_Farage ? Nigel, you chose to resign as an MP to spend your summer fighting a man who wears a bin over his head.Aaron Bastani: Seen some extraordinary wishcasting...
Seen some extraordinary wishcasting in last few days saying reform is over (and no, it’s not joking with the Tucker Carlson meme). As long as migration is a top 2 issue that simply isn’t happening (even if they aren’t the largest party at next GE).
Alice Smith: This is further proof that leftists...
This is further proof that leftists are neither principled nor clever people. Zero conception of secondary or longer-term consequences. Their only concern is sound bites in the moment and votes at the next election - that’s it, that’s all.Adam Brooks: And Labour wanted Digital ID...
And Labour wanted Digital ID… with ALL your details held in one place. No. Never.
Pat Condell: There’s nothing liberal about the people...
There’s nothing liberal about the people Americans refer to as liberals. They are what has become known as ‘progressive,’ a deceptive word which disguises a multitude of vicious authoritarian evils. They are about as illiberal as it’s possible to be.
Patrick Christys: British taxpayers are paying for French...
British taxpayers are paying for French police to stand there and wave off the illegal migrants. Are they charity workers in the shoreline as well just helping them on their way? These charity groups need to be sanctioned and face prosecution.Adam Brooks: Andy Burnham refused questions...
Andy Burnham refused questions from @GBNews … the NO.1 news station in Britain. Says it all … different Labour PM, same lefty arrogance and agenda.David Icke: Government is organised crime...
Government is organised crime stealing the income of the population who have no idea where much of it goes. Tax goes up and up while services get worse and worse. Where does the money go? To the mobsters who long ago hijacked government through their gofers like Burnham. Al Capone would have been embarrassed at the staggering levels of corruption.David Icke: It's a BIG CLUB and the rest is theatre...
It's a BIG CLUB and the rest is theatre. Netanyahu and Zelensky both visiting the Trump gofer White House after Ukraine attacked an Iranian ship? Just a coincidence, nothing to worry about. Zelensky's love-in with Israel-owned Burnham on the way takes on new context. I wonder what Israel-owned Farage will say in Britain's one-party state?Pouria Zeraati: Trump said attacks against the IRI...
Important/ Trump said attacks against the IRI will happen: 'We're going to hit them really hard. Now I'm saying this with certainty, because practically, they can't do much about it. The group we used to deal with is different from the one we're dealing with now. They even apologized, but well… we need to teach them a little lesson.'This Is No Longer English Football
England’s defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final became a major national drama, experienced by millions of people in their homes, pubs and flag-decorated community centres. The reasons for the loss were actively discussed not only over a pint of beer but also on social media.
Patrick Henningsen: Press-ganging...
Press-ganging: This is what US and UK governments are supporting on a daily basis in ‘democratic’ Ukraine…Read more