@bobhudson.bsky.social
@bobhudson.bsky.social
Visiting Professor in Public Policy, Sunderland University. Sunderland AFC loyalist. Inveterate Remainer. Durham City, UK.
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/bob-hudson
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If asked, we will discover that ‘the will of the people’ is very different to that of 2016.
Yes, Hirst ward. He still came second!
Two by-elections in Reform strongholds here in the NE. Not pretty reading for Farage…
What puerile politics! Burnham’s continuing appeals for cross-party talks are a refreshing alternative.
University of Sunderland seeking £40m cuts amid visa refusals
Staff are told Sunderland University is planning huge and permanent budget cuts by next year.
www.bbc.co.uk
Universities going under because of restrictions on international student visas: when will we stop this self-defeating nonsense? C'mon Andy!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Here in Durham another Reform councillor disappears under a cloud. This👇 is how the leader seeks a replacement. Bizarre!
Burnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my career’, says Farage
Reform UK leader tells supporters PM’s move has ‘opened up a huge flank to us’
www.theguardian.com
Oh really? Maybe he could let us know all of the benefits to our lives arising from Brexit? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform councillor resigns from Durham County Council
Reform UK councillor Aaron Hillam has resigned from Durham County Council after moving out of County Durham.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
Another one gone!? It’s impossible to exaggerate the scale of chaos here in Durham with our Reform council. Their massive majority is almost gone.. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2659950...
Well said Jurgen Klopp - a fine manager and a fine man.
Dearie me #WATO. Your coverage of ABs EU proposal has canvassed opinion from red wall Makerfield, crazy Brexiteer, Graham Stringer and a fence-sitting think tank. Are you aware there’s a majority for rejoining? Why not talk to these people? 😡
Tories rule out taking party in Burnham's proposed cross-party commission on electoral reform - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
As night follows day…
Reposted by Tom Griffin, Bob Hudson
Tories rule out taking party in Burnham's proposed cross-party commission on electoral reform - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
To the people voting for Nigel Farage: is this really the finger you want on the red button? | Marina Hyde
The Reform leader’s reaction to the RAF Fairford affair is again revealing. If what’s needed is a steady hand and cool head, he’s not the guy, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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In the (unlikely) event that you need further evidence of Farage’s sheer unfitness for office, try this from Marina Hyde👇 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How tactical voting could destroy Reform…
…and left-of-centre voters help to revive the Tories
kellnerp.substack.com
Important stuff from @peterkellner.bsky.social on the willingness to vote tactically to keep Farage out. Burnham’s speech will surely have intensified this? kellnerp.substack.com/p/how-tactic...
AB is proposing a ‘double lock’ + periodic adjustments with rising earnings - you’d think he was planning to scrap the pension completely according to the Express.
Burnham delivered honesty and emotion – but what about the promises? Our experts assess his plans
The prime minister wants fixing the crisis in social care to be the defining mission of his premiership.
theconversation.com
Vital warning here👇by @catherineneedham.bsky.social on the danger of simply replicating the Scottish model of ‘free personal care’… theconversation.com/burnham-deli...
OAPs ‘betrayed’. Brexit ‘betrayed’. No engagement with problem-solving, just creating hysteria and division.
