Graham Simpson

It’s time for a politics, free of vested interests, free of dogma, free of corruption, free of populist easy answers to complicated questions. A politics which puts justice, the individual and the community ahead of narrow self interest. A politics based on evidence, rationality and compassion. Now!

The Guardian view on the far right’s plans for Brussels: doing the work of Xi, Putin and Trump | Editorial www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The people clapping him have Trump derangement Syndrome

Budget Day is tomorrow. Here is what some of our Liberal Democrat MPs are calling on the Chancellor to deliver.

Talarico: "If you've seen an attack ad on your TV, that was Elon. If you've gotten lies in your mailbox, that was Elon. If you've received a text message saying scary things about me with scary black and white photos. That was Elon too."

He’s a child, although that’s disrespectful to children!

John Healey was Defence Secretary. As Chancellor, he must deliver the funding defence requires. Here’s what the Lib Dems want him to do. @JamesMacCleary.bsky.social

Q: You'll respect the election results whatever happens? TRUMP: If they're honest elections (That's a no!)

"Of all the books I have ever reviewed that purported to offer a serious thesis, this is without question the most deranged. If you are seeking a Christmas present for someone you really don’t like, give them a copy."

Labour MP Chris Ward says the government's red lines on Europe were never intended to last forever. With the geopolitical landscape changing, he argues that Britain must be willing to discuss the Single Market, freedom of movement and a closer relationship with the EU.

The Lib Dems have the best plan to fix our broken water system. Why doesn’t Andy Burnham use it?

“The single biggest lever to grow our economy is to get a better deal with the EU.” Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper makes the case for closer ties with Europe, including joining the Single Market and Customs Union and restoring freedom of movement.

Using Israel as an argument against proportional representation is misleading. Its electoral system is unusual, with no local constituencies or vote for individual candidates. PR isn’t one system. We can have fairer elections and strong local representation. @electoralreform.bsky.social 👇

“I don't think it is good enough for Britain. I think we can make it better.” Andy Burnham says Britain needs an honest conversation about its relationship with the EU, arguing that the current arrangements aren't delivering what was promised. Britain deserves a better relationship with Europe.

Brexit is clearly not a concern anymore even after Burnham talked a lot about the EU and possibly rejoining.

Egotistical, deluded, deranged. There aren’t sufficient words available to describe Trump.

Pro-Europeans really need to get their act together if they're going to sieze the opportunity which is being presented here. Press and broadcasters reverting right back to their previous position from 2016, with zero update.

Another story impossible to imagine in any other administration: the president's son goes hunting with a Russian criminal who is part of Putin's security entourage

Prime Minister @andyburnham.bsky.social is right. By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK and Nigel Farage knows it

Dear Melanie decisions can and must be revisited when the facts change, when facts stated at the time are now known to be false and when the electorate changes.

Trump attacked Norway, calling it a "shithouse country" and saying Norwegian immigrants were not welcome in the US "because I didn't get the ​Nobel Prize". - Are you proud of your President America? news.sky.com/share/13603867

The inevitable Trump accusation of ‘rigging’ - You lost, get over it! :)

Brilliant!

Today, the people of Serbia turned out in record numbers to shape their country’s future. Congratulations to the Student List on its victory in the parliamentary elections.

Congratulations to my friend Lula on his electoral victory. Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil. Europe’s partnership with Brazil is thriving. We will remain by your side for the years to come.

Closer ties with Europe can help Britain thrive. Sadiq Khan backs Andy Burnham’s push for a better relationship with the EU, making the case for single market membership and the contribution European workers make to our economy.

The far-right can be defeated but one crucial factor is motivating young people to vote. If young people had voted in the same numbers as older people the UK would still be in the EU.

Meanwhile, pro-democracy, pro-Europe protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, are tonight nearing their 700th consecutive day of protest against the pro-Russian government. They haven't missed a single day in the last 23 months.

In one day, two politicians - Bolsonaro in Brazil and Vucic in Serbia - with ties to Trump have lost surprise elections thanks to high turnout. The rise of the international far-right is not inevitable.

Ten years on, we have the worst of both worlds on immigration and asylum. Without freedom of movement, businesses face red tape while losing skilled workers. Restoring it cuts business costs, creates quality jobs for Young people, and helps us tackle the crisis together.

Elon Musk has spent over $180 million on the Texas senate race. “There is something deeply wrong with a political system that allows one trillionaire to buy his own personal U.S. Senator,” James Talarico said. www.americaamerica.news/p/how-long-c...

They just need to define what ‘associate membership’ means.

Why EU free movement is an opportunity, not a threat – as Burnham makes the case, read @johnspringford.bsky.social for Arguably. “It is strange to reject one of the few policies that we know would raise growth and improve our fiscal position.” www.arguably.uk/p/eu-free-mo...

I think @andyburnham.bsky.social wants to rejoin the EU. Not spin. It's incredibly bold to even raise free movement. Perhaps testing the water to see if public opinion on immigration has changed. The Europeans are paying attention

A Parliamentary majority on only 28% of the vote. 🤔

The very definition of counterproductive. Le Pen, Trump and Putin are delighted by every fire every looted shop. news.sky.com/share/13600166

Reform have kost a third of their support since being on 30% with Ipsos in January: was 30-22-19

Glad he’s saying it!

This pleases me www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Obama points out that while we may be struck with Trump for two more years, we are not stuck with a spineless Congress

Obama argues that we won’t fix our political problems unless we rediscover our moral compass first

Bill Clinton: "I think Congress made a mistake not protesting turning the Rose Garden into what looks like the entrance to Liberace's bathroom"

In a fragmented world, cooperation is not an ideal. It is a necessity. My statement on United Nations Day: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

Mark Carney on Elon Musk crippling Ukraine’s Starlink: “I search for the right adjective to describe whoever took this decision… against a country that is literally fighting for the lives of its citizens against naked aggression."