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Mike Buckley retweeted
🚨NEW: Labour now has a 9-point lead over the Green party with 18-24 year-olds
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This ought to have been acknowledged a long time ago. Glad to see it’s been done now, and the implicite point made that Brexit, and the ensuing political crisis, was something Russia saw as in its interests.
Breaking news: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has accused Moscow of meddling in the 2016 Brexit referendum and warns European voters of the Russian threat ft.trib.al/sLGisIp
Welcome news - and the result of much hard work from @andyburnham and team
Mike Buckley retweeted
Breaking: Andy Burnham has pledged “complete solidarity” to Zelensky as Trump calls for a new Ukranian leader.
The PM talked to Zelensky after Trump’s surprise overnight deal with Putin to release Russian diesel to bring down US prices.
No10 readout states: “The Prime Minister began by recognising the last 24 hours had been difficult for Ukraine and reiterated his complete solidarity.”
Also says Burnham and Zelensky will meet in person in the coming days.
European leaders rallying round Zelensky today. Trump doing the opposite, saying just now it is time for a “new leader”.
Big split once again opening up down the Atlantic over Ukraine
Agree with this - so much of the Brexit commentary assumes that 2016 voters will behave in the same way as last time.
But 2026 voters are different - the older ones have a decade of evidence proving it didn’t work, younger voters were never asked to take a view, and everyone’s worldview is different given the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and given Trump (particularly Trump II).
There is far more political space here to make and win an argument than some would have us believe. Time we made use of it.
Mike Buckley retweeted
Also obvious and often forgotten: underlying maths here changed. A lot of people still analyse politics of Brexit as if the split in the public is still 52/48, with leave both an overall majority and more efficiently spread, with most seats majority Leave. None of that true now
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The UK stands with the International Criminal Court and we stand united with our partners in strongly disagreeing with sanctions imposed on the Court.
The ICC must be permitted to continue its critical work holding perpetrators of the most horrific international crimes to account.
ALT We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC. As committed supporters of the ICC we regret and strongly disagree with the announcement of sanctions to be imposed upon the Court by the United States. If put into effect, these sanctions will have a significant impact on the Court’s work, its dedicated staff and their families. They work every day to bring those accused of the most serious international crimes to justice and to support their victims. We remain both united in our support for the ICC and committed to engaging in constructive and inclusive dialogue with non-States Parties as we prepare for the Assembly of States Parties in December 2026. We will continue to work together to support the Court’s vital work, uphold the rules-based international system, and advance accountability.
Mike Buckley retweeted
Congratulations to @Sagal_AW, a fantastic campaigner and she will be a brilliant MP for Holborn and St Pancras. 🌹
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Introducing Labour's newest Member of Parliament, Sagal Abdi-Wali.
Holborn and St Pancras voted to hope again.🌹
Mike Buckley retweeted
Excellent example of how an active state can support start-ups, entrepreneurs and economic dynamism – credit to Burnham for moving swiftly.
Mike Buckley retweeted
Throughout our campaign, Labour chose hope.
And the people of Holborn and St Pancras chose it with us.
Mike Buckley retweeted
A brilliant result in Holborn & St Pancras and congratulations to our incredible new Labour MP @Sagal_AW
The people of Camden have spoken. I want to say thank you - for voting for Sagal, for choosing hope and to those who have given us a second chance, we will deliver the progressive change you want to see. Hope is back 🌹
Mike Buckley retweeted
Yesterday, Holborn and St Pancras voted for hope.
Congratulations @Sagal_AW and the whole team on a fantastic campaign. Looking forward to working together!
Mike Buckley retweeted
Incredibly grim that this parliament is now projected to be the worst on record for living standards by @jrf_uk.
The only long-term solution is to go for growth: planning reform + energy reform + AI adoption + undoing the Brexit penalty. theguardian.com/business/202…
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Congratulations to our newest Labour MP.
A lovely lovely person who will light up Parliament.
👏👏👏
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Couple of thoughts on Holborn & St Pancras Big winner for me is Andy Burnham.
Lab hold the seat with 45% of the vote. Not down that much on 2024 GE 49%.
So Burnham has beat Reform 55-35 in Makerfield and seen off the Green leader in central London.
More evidence of upturn in labours fortunes post Starmer.
Mike Buckley retweeted
'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK bbc.in/47Iyi30
Mike Buckley retweeted
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of launching the National Cancer Plan. Whilst I am no longer a health minister, working to help drive forward the NCP is a huge priority of mine. It was great to get together with experts to discuss how the NCP can deliver for younger people
